Koi Defender – Pathogenic Bacterial Control

Product details

Koi Defender – Pathogenic Bacterial Control by Koi Pharma is a pond water additive formulated for pathogenic bacterial control in koi and goldfish systems. It is used preventively as part of routine pond care, and also as a curative approach when bacterial infection signs such as ulcerations or fin, tail, or mouth rot are observed. The product’s instructions include specific dosing intervals and a note to turn off UV light for the initial treatments.

Features:

• Controls strains of Aeromonas and Pseudomonas bacteria, identified as primary causes of ulcer disease.
• Helps reduce the pond’s pathogenic bacterial population to support overall koi and goldfish health.
• High-potency formula listed as 1 billion active pathogenic bacteria per mL.
• Designed to be safe for the biofilter, described as starving pathogenic bacteria without harming biofiltration.
• Includes application guidance for both preventive care (regular use) and curative treatment (when infection signs appear).
• Storage guidance provided: can be stored at room temperature for 2 years, or up to 3 years if refrigerated.

Specifications:

• Product type: Water additive / pathogenic bacterial control (pond use)
• Brand: Koi Pharma
• Available sizes (as listed): 32 oz or 1 gal
• Active level (as listed): 1 billion active pathogenic fighting bacteria per mL
• Primary targets (as listed): Aeromonas and Pseudomonas bacteria (associated with ulcer disease)
• UV light instruction (as directed): Turn off your UV light for the first 3 treatments
• Initial dosage (as directed): Add 4 tsp (20 mL) per 1,000 gallons every 3 days for 3 treatments
• Follow-up dosage (as directed): After initial treatments, add 4 tsp (20 mL) per 1,000 gallons once a week for 2 weeks