Provides Relief from Bacterial Infections in Fresh and Salt Water Aquariums Fin & Tail Rot Popeye Dropsy For infections of: Fin and Tail Rot, Popeye, Gill Disease, Dropsy (swollen body, protruding scales), Septicemia (bleeding or red streaks on body), secondary and internal infections. Maracyn®Two powder is a broad-spectrum antibiotic (minocycline) developed for use in aquariums. Due to its unique properties, it is absorbed by the fish through the skin. During the prescribed treatment, the concentration ofminocycline in the fish fluids rises to a therapeutic level and is available to fight systemic infections susceptible to its action. It is primarily effective against gram-negative pathogenic organisms. Internal diseases are more difficult to detect than external ones and early detection is almost impossible. Symptoms of clamped fins, general listlessness, not eating or other unusual behavior can be caused by internal infections. All suspected bacterial infections should be treated immediately. Maracyn® Two is non-toxic to invertebrates.
