Description
Evolution Aqua Med FMG Mix
Evolution Aqua Med FMG Mix is an anti-parasite and fungus treatment for Koi.
It is a powerful, active pre-mix of Formaldehyde and Malachite Green medications that works to treat fungal and parasite diseases such as White Spot, Costia, Chilodonella and Trichodina and fungus in Koi Carp and other pond fish.
Common symptoms of parasites and fungus in fish
Use fmg koi treatment when fish appear to be flicking more than usual, parasites are visible or a cloudy mucus appears on fish. Fungus that appears like cotton wool may also be apparent. White blemishes may also appear across the head, body and fins. Discolouration may appear across the scales.
Dosage Calculations
20ml dose per 1600 litres (352 gallons)
500ml treats 20,000 litres (4,399 gallons)
1 litre treats 2 x 20,000 litres (4,399 gallons)
Evolution Aqua Med FMG Mix Dosage Instructions
1. Calculate the pond’s volume using the following calculation: Length in metres x width in metres x average depth in metres x 1000 = Litres, divide by 4.54 for gallons.
(Click here for a pond volume calculator)
2. Shake bottle well.
3. Switch off UV bulbs until 7 days after the last dose. Remove all activated carbon and zeolite from filters.
4. fmg calculator – Using the dosing cap provided, add 1 x 20ml dose per 1600 litres (352 gals) of pond water. Add the medication to a bucket of pond water and then distribute this evenly over the ponds surface. This is a dye based treatment therefore water discoloration will occur.
5. This is a two-dose treatment, the pond should be treated again three days later at roughly the same time.
6. If necessary, it is safe to repeat the course of treatment 7 days after the last dose is finished, following a 20% water change.
7. Check all water quality parameters as poor water quality is often a cause of illness.
NOTE: Do not dose during stormy or humid weather. Always aerate the pond well throughout treatment. Allow time to observe fish after dosing in case of the unlikely event of an adverse reaction. For use only with Koi Carp.
Always wear protective gloves when handling chemicals. Do not use if water temperature is above 25°C. In the event of over dosing a treatment carry out large water changes immediately, remember to use dechlorinator. Carbon can also be used to remove treatments from the water.
Questions regarding Evolution Aqua Med FMG Mix
Why do you need to dose twice?
Dosing is kinder on fish –
2 step dosing acclimates fish for higher active dose rate. Dose on day 1 and again on day 4. Some parts of illness lifecycles cannot be killed so active ingredients need to be high for a longer period to attack these parts when the vulnerable part comes around. White spot is a great example of this.
How long do I need to wait before I can treat again?
You can repeat the dose, or treat the pond with an alternative treatment 7 days after the last dose has finished, following a 20% water change.
Do I need to switch of my UV?
Yes, the UV will weaken the strength of the treatment and make it less effective
Should I add extra aeration?
Yes, always aerate the pond or treatment bath during use.
Can I mix medications?
Only Formaldehyde and evolution aqua malachite green can be used together, wait 7 days after the final dose, and do a 20% water change before re-dosing, or treating with an alternative medication.
What does malachite green treat Koi?
White Spot, Costia, Chilodonella and Trichodina and fungus