FAQ

Q. What types of infections does Ulcer Aid treat?

A Ulcer Aid Rx treats most bacterial infections that just won't heal with standard treatments such as: ulcers, fin rot, gill diseaee, tail rot, mouth rot and fungal infections.

Q Is Ulcer Aid an antibiotic?

A Ulcer Aid Rx™ is a blend of multiple antibiotics that have been proven to work together both in the laboratory and in field trials. This combination of antibiotics has been shown to be effective even against multi drug resistant bacterial pathogens.

Q What is the cause of bacterial infections?

A It is important to determine the cause of the bacterial infection and remedy the situation while treating the affected individuals. Bacterial disease is NOT caused by bacteria. There are underlying stress factors that allow the pathogenic bacteria to gain a foothold. The most common stress factor is poor water quality. Even minute amounts of heavy metals can cause suppression of the immune system leading to bacterial infections. It is recommended to test for heavy metals in your pond and use appropriate treatment such as Aqua Meds® Armor which removes heavy metals and chlorine. Armor™ helps restore and heal your fish’s damaged scales and slime coat. Ammonia levels can be controlled with De-Tox Plus or Aqua Meds DeChlor & More.

Another common cause of bacterial disease is the presence of parasites. They interrupt the fish’s main method of defense (slime coat) and allow the pathogenic bacteria to set up a site of infection (ulcers, fin rot, etc). These parasites can be eliminated with Terminate® and Aqua Prazi/™. Assess the environment – sharp rocks or exposed filters can also cause damage to the slime coat and physically expose the fish to bacteria in the water.