KC Propolis 30ml

Description

Treats: Ulcers, open wounds, damaged fins and Hikui.
When to use?

Use to seal ulcers, damaged fins, open wounds and Hikui, preferably after cleaning these areas with Ulcer Swab antiseptic wound cleaner.
Upon contact with water, propolis becomes insoluble, forming a waxy seal to help prevent pathogens or debris entering an open wound.
How to use?

Remove your fish from the pond. Optionally, sedate fish with Koi Calm before treating.
Carefully clean the area with Ulcer Swab, then dry the wound thoroughly
Spread Propolis evenly onto the wound and slowly lower the fish back into the water. As the Propolis makes contact with the water, a waxy seal will form.

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KC Propolis 30ml wound seal for SG koi keepers

Propolis is the go-to topical seal for koi ulcers, damaged fins, open wounds and Hikui, and the appeal is simple: on contact with water it turns insoluble and forms a waxy, waterproof barrier over the treated area. We recommend it as the finishing step after cleaning a wound, helping keep pathogens and debris out while the fish repairs itself. A little goes a long way, so spread it evenly rather than thickly.

For best results clean the area with an antiseptic wound cleaner and dry it before applying, working quickly and calmly so the fish spends minimal time out of water. In our warm climate where bacteria thrive, sealing a wound promptly can be the difference between a clean recovery and a spreading infection. Sedating with a koi-safe calmer first makes handling kinder for both you and the fish.

Read our koi disease treatment guide for the wider treatment picture and our outdoor koi pond guide for prevention. Find more pond first-aid items in our conditioners & medication range.