Fritz Bactershield 118ml – Powerful Broad-Spectrum Aquarium Treatment
Protect your aquarium with Fritz Bactershield 118ml, now available at Brisbane Discus & Aquariums. This advanced aquarium treatment is specially formulated to help control and prevent a wide range of bacterial, fungal, and parasitic problems—keeping your fish and aquatic life healthy and thriving.
Why Choose Fritz Bactershield 118ml?
- Broad-spectrum action: Targets harmful bacteria, fungus, and parasites.
- Safe for fish and plants: Gentle formula suitable for freshwater and saltwater aquariums.
- Easy dosing: Simple instructions for quick, accurate application.
- Supports recovery: Promotes healing and reduces fish stress.
- Trusted brand: Used by aquarists and professionals worldwide.
Fritz Bactershield is ideal for use during quarantine, after fish transport, or whenever you notice signs of disease or stress in your tank. Regular use helps maintain a healthy, stable aquarium environment for discus, tropical fish, shrimp, and more.
Directions:
Shake well before dosing. Add 4 drops per gallon or 5 ml (1 tsp) per 25 gallons of water to be treated.
For reef tanks and aquariums with invertebrates the dosage should be adjusted to two daily half treatments of two drops per gallon or 5 ml (1 tsp) per 50 gallons 12 hours apart. Treat every other day for a total of 6 treatments (2 treatments per day).
Day 1: Add 4 drops per gallon
Day 2: No medication or water changes needed
Day 3: Add 4 drops per gallon
Day 4: No medication or water changes needed
Day 5: Add 4 drops per gallon
Day 6: Perform a 25% water change if desired. Repeat this five-day treatment if symptoms improve, but have not completely disappeared. If no improvement has occurred, try our Maracyn® and/or Maracyn® Two treatments.
- For best results, increase water temperature above 80 degrees F
- Remove carbon during treatment, maintain adequate water flow or aeration
- Bactershield® may cause excessive foam production in protein skimmers or tanks with airstones. Stop use of skimmer during treatment if excessive foaming is a concern.
- UV Sterilizer can be used during treatment
- Always complete a full course of treatment, even if symptoms improve or disappear before the fifth dose
- No contraindications: can be used with all of our other products and meds
- Safe for use with invertebrates, see special note below
- Safe for use with plants
- Do not perform water changes during the course of treatment. Bactershield® may inhibit nitrifying bacteria. If ammonia or nitrite is a concern, detoxify during treatment with Fritz A.C.C.R. or Fritz Complete
- Overdosed? Perform a large water change if distress is observed
Special note on Bactershield®: During use some sessile invertebrates will retract for the first several hours. This condition will be temporary and may last for up to 24 hours. Tested on Stone Polyp, Brain Favites, Mushroom (Rhodactis), Ricordea sp., Favia Fragum, Plate Coral sp., Tubastraea sp., Knobby Leather sp., Acropora sp., Finger Coral (Porites) coral species. All corals and polyps may not react the same way as the test species.
Note: FOR AQUARIUM USE ONLY. Consult a veterinarian or fish expert for assistance in diagnosis of disease causing organisms and treatment options.
Order your Fritz Bactershield 118ml from Brisbane Discus & Aquariums today and give your aquatic pets the best protection against common aquarium diseases!