Potassium Permanganate: Koi Fish Parasite Treatment 500g

Product details

Potassium Permanganate: Koi Fish Parasite Treatment 500g is potassium permanganate (KMnO4) used as a pond medication to help control certain fish parasites and related infections. It is commonly used in koi and pond systems when protozoan parasites and some bacterial issues are a concern. Potassium permanganate works in part by oxidizing dissolved organic matter, which can help reduce biological oxygen demand and improve water clarity, alongside its anti-parasite action.

Features:

• Targets protozoan parasites including Trichodina, Costia, and Chilodonella (general parasite-treatment guidance).
• May also assist with bacterial gill disease and bacterial disease such as skin ulcers (general guidance).
• Oxidizes dissolved organic matter, helping reduce biological oxygen demand (BOD) and supporting improved clarity during treatment.
• Requires strong aeration because potassium permanganate removes dissolved oxygen during use.
• Track treatment visually: keep the water pink for at least 5 hours, and monitor color changes to gauge when it has finished reacting.
• Helps reduce risk when used correctly by following the stated dosing and evenly distributing it across the pond.

Specifications:

• Product: Potassium permanganate (KMnO4), potassium permanganate medication for koi/pond use
• Net size: 500g (as listed in the product name)
• Typical dose: 1 level teaspoon per 1,000 gallons (stated to provide ~2 ppm)
• Mixing method: Mix the recommended dose in a bucket of pond water until thoroughly mixed, with aeration added during mixing for ~30 minutes
• Distribution: Pour slowly into pond returns and at all sides of the pond for even distribution
• Treatment window: Maintain a pink water color for at least 5 hours; check water color every hour
• Deactivation: After at least 5 hours (pink color maintained), deactivate with 2 cups of 3% hydrogen peroxide per 1,000 gallons
• Repeat schedule: Repeat every day for a total of 5 treatments