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Aqua MedZyme
Aqua MedZyme

 

FAQ about   Aqua MedZyme  

Does Aqua MedZyme need to be refrigerated?

A: Aqua MedZyme Liquid DOES NOT have to be refrigerated. The “Shelf Life” of Aqua MedZyme is two years without refrigeration and longer if kept cold.

Aqua MedZyme Dry does not have to be refrigerated and has a “Shelf Life” of three years or more.

How can Aqua MedZyme Liquid stay effective for at two years without being refrigerated?

A: Aqua MedZyme's formula of specilize bacillus bacteria are incubated to an end point where their food souce is totally consumed. At this time the

Bacullus species form special spores that are in an encapsulated resting state.

The spores are very resistant and are not activated again until they are put into the Koi Pond, whereby they recognize a food source and wake up

and go into the heavy multiplication state. Both Dry and Liquid Aqua MedZyme are sold in spore form only and can last for years and remain viable until applied to your pond.

Why does my Aqua MedZyme Liquid have a bad smell?

A: It smells bad due to the type of microbes used and their is some fermentation that occurs after bottling in the broth. This fermantation is natural and

produced sulfurous compounds that are very smelly. It's a natural smell and is a signature of the MedZyme product and has nothing to do with the quality of the product.

Is it true that Aqua MedZyme can be used when the water temp is as low as 40 degrees?

A: Yes, it true! That’s what makes Aqua MedZyme so unique. You can treat first thing in the spring with the water temp as low as 40 degrees (gives you a jump on the bad bacteria in your pond before they become harmful to your fish) and right up to 40 degree water in the fall. Really cuts back on the bad bacteria before your fish go for their long winter nap.  

Does the KH (carbon hardness) of my pond water affect Aqua MedZyme?

A: KH measures the calcium carbonate in your pond water and is vital to the growth and survival of the beneficial bacteria (good bacteria) in your filter which keeps your pond healthy. Aqua MedZyme is a natural biological product and needs KH to thrive. 

For Aqua MedZyme and your bio-filter to function properly a KH reading of at least 120-180 is the best. Remember, the “Good Bacteria” in your pond are using up the KH in your water everyday to survive. 

Is Aqua MedZyme a medication or antibiotic?

A: Aqua MedZyme is not a medication or antibiotic. Aqua MedZyme is made up of natural microbes, micro nutrients, probiotics, and enzymes. NO, medications, antibiotics or chemicals of any kind. 100% natural!! 

Do I shut off my U.V. light when using Aqua MedZyme?

A: Shut off your U.V. Light, but keep the water pump running through the U.V. for the first three initial treatments only.  Then turn your U.V. Light on for the rest of the season once you start the "Maintenance" treatment.

When do I start using Aqua MedZyme and for how long?

A: As soon as your pond water reaches and stays at 40 degrees, start treating with the five initial treatments and then follow the directions for the "Maintenance Dosage". Keep treating all year until your pond water drops below 40 degrees.

Does water temperature affect the dosage rate of Aqua MedZyme?

A: Yes, at lower temps the bacteria in Aqua MedZyme are not very active in low temps.

What is the dosage rate of Aqua MedZyme?

A: We offer two forms of Aqua MedZyme Dry and Liquid. Here are the dosage rates for both.

Maintenance Dosage Rate for LIQUID Aqua MedZyme 

1,000 Gallons 

40 to 49 degrees -- Double normal dosage of 20ml (4 tsp) to 40ml (8 tsp).
50 to 62 degrees -- 1.5 X normal dosage of 20ml (4 tsp) to 30ml (6 tsp).
63 and above -- normal dosage of 20ml (4 tsp)
 

Maintenance Dosage Rate for DRY Aqua MedZyme

100 to 2,500 gallon pond

40 to 49 degrees -- Triple normal dosage of 1/2 Tbsp to 1.5 Tbsp
50 to 62 degrees -- Double normal dosage of 1/2 Tbsp to 1 Tbsp
63 and above -- normal dosage of one half tablespoon every two weeks

Maintenance Dosage Rate for DRY Aqua MedZyme

2,501 to 5,000 gallon pond

40 to 49 degrees -- Triple normal dosage of 1 Tbsp to 3 Tbsp
50 to 62 degrees -- Double normal dosage of 1 Tbsp to 2 Tbsp
63 and above -- normal dosage of one tablespoon every two weeks

Note: measuring scoop enclosed with every order of DRY Aqua MedZyme

Has the Aqua MedZyme formula ever been tested by outside sources?

A: Sure has, by many qualified sources. Here’s just a few:

Aqua MedZyme™

Liquid and Dry Product Formulation

The formula used to produce Aqua MedZyme Liquid and Dry Products has been tested extensively in Koi Ponds, Commercial Aquaculture Applications, Private Veterinary laboratories and University Studies.  No other probiotic formula has undergone such extensive testing and review in commercial aquatic conditions against a variety of pathogenic organisms.

Aqua MedZyme’s™ formula has been tested against the following gram negative pathogenic microbes that can cause severe mortalities is many fish species.  Aeromonas, Psuedomonas, Vibrio, Streptococcus, Allococcus, ESC (Eduarselli icturis) and Columnaris.  Aqua MedZyme  probiotic has been found effective against these gram negative pathogens in the aquatic environment of Water Garden Ponds, Koi Ponds as well as many commercial fish farm applications.  No other probiotic formula has undergone such extensive testing under severe conditions. Aqua MedZyme has been tested in water borne applications for Koi, Goldfish and other fish species and is the only probiotic to undergo major testing in real world commercial farms.

The Benefits of Antimicrobial Peptides

Antimicrobial peptides (also called host defence peptides) are an evolutionarily conserved component of the innate immune response produced by specialized Bacillus probiotic microbes. Aqua MedZyme produces a small peptide that has been shown to out compete or control gram negative pathogens through peptide production and competitive exclusion in both the aquatic aqueous environment or through systemic application. This action is unique among probiotic products.

These peptides are potent, broad spectrum antimicrobial proteins which demonstrate potential as novel therapeutic agents. Antimicrobial peptides have been demonstrated to kill gram negative bacteria (including strains that are resistant to conventional antibiotics), enveloped viruses, and fungi. Unlike the majority of conventional antibiotics it appears as though antimicrobial peptides may also have the ability to enhance immunity of treated fish. This formula used in the preparation of Aqua MedZyme is what sets it apart from conventional so called probiotics.

Aqua MedZymeEnhances Nitrification

Aqua MedZyme will not harm beneficial microbes and is used in conjunction with beneficial microbial products. It will not harm biofilter microbes such as Nitrosomonas and Nitrobacters, but in fact will enhance nitrification through competitive exclusion of heterotrophic microbes that tend to block efficient nitrification.

New studies indicate more potential benefits from using

Aqua MedZyme

New studies have indicated the Aqua MedZyme treatments given on a continuous treatment for 7 days may cause inborn immunity in certain species of fingerling fish so that fish remain resistant to infection once re-exposed. Continuing university studies are looking into this mechanism and the potential for an aqueous vaccine using the Aqua MedZyme formula. This formula represents a major breakthrough in Probiotic treatment and the potential to help all fish keeping operations without the use of antibiotics.

When you look for quality probiotic product you want to rely on a product like Aqua MedZyme,  that has been extensively  tested in commercial applications world wide and one strong enough to do the job right. There is no other formula like Aqua MedZyme for the Water Garden, Koi and Goldfish Pond. The Quality is in the science.

Can salt be used when treating with Aqua MedZyme ?

A: Aqua MedZyme works well in fresh or salt water.

Can Aqua MedZyme be used with other pond products?

A: That depends on which products you are using. Products like water conditioners, Aqua Prazi, Medi-Koi, Buff-it-Up or “probiotic” products will not harm Aqua MedZyme. Products that contain antibiotics or chemicals such as Formalin, potassium permanganate or others will set back the Aqua MedZyme in your pond. After using antibiotics or chemicals do a partial water change and add carbon to your filter for 24 hours if possible. Wait another 24 hours, then, triple the “"maintenance dosage” for the next two weeks.

Note: Never use chemicals or antibiotics during the first 5 initial treatment of Aqua MedZyme.

Will Aqua MedZyme set back my bio-filter?

A: Aqua MedZyme will not set back your filter, in fact, it will help your filter establish the “good Bacteria” it needs to keep you pind frre from ammonia and nitrites.

My fish have Ulcers, should I increase the Aqua MedZyme dosage?

A: Yes, a double dose will not hurt your fish and will increase the rate the Aqua MedZyme will starve out the Aeromonas. However, if the ulcers are deep and advanced, the fish should be treated with a good antibiotic food like Medi-Koi.

Can I over dose Aqua MedZyme? 

A: It is almost impossible to overdose with Aqua MedZyme, however, like everything else there is a limit.

Does the dosage of 20ml (4tsp) per 1,000 gallons work for all ponds?

A: No two ponds are the same, every pond has a different fish load and filter. If the pond is over stocked and / or has a poor filter, it will take more Aqua MedZyme, sometimes as much as three times the dosage rate on the label. However, we found 80% to 90 % of all ponds respond well to the label dosage. 

 

Aqua MedZyme LIQUID

 How much Liquid Aqua MedZyme do I need for the size of my pond?

 How many weeks will it treat?

Calculations based on NORMAL dosage rate. 

 

 

   Pond Size

 

 

Start Up Dosage

 

MAINTENANCE Dosage

 

Start Up Dosage

         &

MAINTENANCE

     Dosage

 # of weeks   

MAINTENANCE

Dosage ONLY

# of weeks of treatment

1000 GAL (PT)

 16 oz or 480 ml

100 ml

10 ml (2 tsp) /

 week or 380 ml

 over 38 weeks 

    41 weeks

PINT 16oz = 48 weeks

2000 GAL (PT)

200 ml 

20 ml (4 tsp) /

 week or 280 ml

 over 14 weeks

    17 weeks

PINT 16oz = 24 weeks

3000 GAL (QT)

32oz or 960 ml

300 ml

30 ml  (6 tsp) /

 week or 660 ml

 over 22 weeks

    25 weeks

Quart 32oz = 32 weeks

4000 GAL (QT)

400 ml

40 ml (8 tsp)

 / week or 560 ml

 over 14 weeks

    17 weeks

Quart 32oz = 24 weeks

5000 GAL (2 QTs)

 or 1920 ml

500 ml

50 ml (10 tsp)

 / week or 1420 ml

 over 28 weeks

    31 weeks

2 Quarts 64 oz

 = 38 weeks

 

 

 

 

 



If you have any questions, please email Rick@aquameds.com. or phone 888-864-6919