{"product_id":"polyplab-reef-safe-medic","title":"PolypLab Reef Safe Medic","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"535\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"145\"\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"148\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"535\"\u003ePolypLab Reef Safe Medic is a powerful, reef-safe water conditioner for marine and freshwater aquariums, specifically formulated to combat external fish parasites like Marine Ich, Freshwater Ich, and Marine Velvet. Its buffered, invertebrate-friendly formula ensures safety for sensitive corals and beneficial bacteria, making it an effective yet gentle solution for parasite management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"551\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"549\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"924\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"634\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"634\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"568\"\u003eReef-Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Will not harm corals, invertebrates, or other reef inhabitants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"728\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"728\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"658\"\u003eBuffered Formula:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintains physiological pH levels for a stable aquatic environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"827\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"827\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"757\"\u003eInvertebrate-Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Safe for shrimp, crabs, snails, and other beneficial invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"924\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"924\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"848\"\u003eBacteria Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Will not damage beneficial nitrifying bacteria essential for biofiltration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"942\"\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"945\"\u003eMedic targets parasites during the most vulnerable stages of their life cycle:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1060\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1060\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003eTrophonts\u003c\/strong\u003e (attached stage)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003eTheronts\/Dinospores\u003c\/strong\u003e (free-swimming stage)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003eBy attacking parasites both when attached to the host and during the critical hatching stage, Medic disrupts the infestation cycle more effectively than treatments focusing on only one phase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003eUsage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1528\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003eStandard Dose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 level scoop per 190L (50 gallons) twice daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003eSevere Infestations:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 level scoops per 190L (50 gallons), morning and evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1528\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1528\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 10 days, maximum 20 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1542\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1540\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1825\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1591\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1591\"\u003eDo not use ozone or carbon during treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003eProtein skimmers may be run as normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003eUV filters can be turned on 1 hour after dosing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1743\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1743\"\u003eContinue dosing even after visible spots disappear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1825\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1825\"\u003eAfter treatment, run granular activated carbon for 2–3 days to clear residuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1848\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1846\"\u003eRecommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"2141\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1929\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1929\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003ePreventive Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for quarantine tanks or when introducing new fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"1953\"\u003eActive Treatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly effective against outbreaks of Ich and Marine Velvet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2141\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2141\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2038\"\u003eBest Practices:\u003c\/strong\u003e Follow dosing instructions precisely for maximum effectiveness with minimal stress to aquarium life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Polyp Lab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45677531103383,"sku":"019962013904","price":79.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/1979\/6631\/files\/PolypLab_Reef_Safe_Medic.jpg?v=1755000466","url":"https:\/\/petsupplycentral.com.au\/products\/polyplab-reef-safe-medic","provider":"Pet Supply Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}