Antibiotics

Various antibiotics are available to the Aquarist. However, it is important to know which antibiotics should be used on 1) gram positive or 2) gram negative bacteria for the proper treatment of bacterial diseases. Many antibiotics will foul the water or destroy biological filtration if used indiscriminately in the aquarium.
Activated carbon and ion exchange resins have been used to remove antibiotics. However, the amateur Aquarist usually lacks the knowledge and experience to know their advantages and drawbacks. If improperly used they can shock the fish or in certain cases not remove the antibiotic. The POLY-FILTER IN CONTRAST, REMOVES ANTIBIOTICS USED FOR AQUARIUM DISEASE "WITHOUT SHOCKING DELICATE FISH". The POLY-FILTER slowly removes organics and will not load up on trace elements found in fresh and salt water.

Remove the POLY-FILTER from the water for optimum results when adding medication for disease control. Upon completing treatment, install a new POLY-FILTER for removal of the antibiotics. Then, remove the POLY-FILTER and replace it with a new one. Retain the filter used for the removal of antibiotics as it can be used for subsequent disease treatment.

Do not use the antibiotic contaminated POLY-FILTER for general maintenance or other disease treatments.