Aqua Meds KanaRx

KanaRx™ Precautions

• Keep out of reach of children.
• Not for use on fish intended for human consumption.
• For ornamental fish use only.
• Use only as directed. Do not exceed the recommended dose.
• Increase aeration during treatment and monitor fish closely.
• Remove activated carbon and turn off UV sterilizers and ozone during treatment. Resume after treatment and a partial water change.
• Do not mix with other medications unless specifically advised by a qualified aquatic professional.
• Wear gloves and avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Wash hands after handling.
• Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Dispose of unused product and rinse water responsibly; do not release concentrated solutions directly into waterways.
• If irritation occurs, discontinue use and perform a partial water change.
• In case of accidental ingestion or eye contact, seek medical advice and show the product label.

Note: Water quality matters. Test ammonia, nitrite, pH, and temperature regularly during treatment. Poor water conditions can reduce effectiveness and stress fish.

KanaRx™ Directions for Use

Before You Begin

• Calculate true water volume (gallons or liters) as accurately as possible.
• Increase aeration. Remove activated carbon and turn off UV/ozone during treatment.
• Pre-dissolve powder in a container of pond/aquarium water and distribute evenly around high-flow areas.
• Monitor fish closely and test water (ammonia, nitrite, pH, temperature) throughout treatment.

Option 1 — Therapeutic Bath (Short, High-Intensity)

• Dose: 100 mg/L (≈ 0.38 g per gallon; 379 g per 1,000 gallons).
• Duration: 2 hours per day.
• Frequency: Daily for 7 days, or up to 7 days beyond symptom relief as needed.
• Notes: Provide strong aeration; return fish to the main system after each bath in clean, conditioned water.

Option 2 — Whole-Pond Immersion (Standard Course)

• Dose: 66 mg/L (≈ 0.25 g per gallon; 250 g per 1,000 gallons).
• Schedule: Dose once every 3 days for a total of 3 treatments.
• Water Changes: Perform a 50% water change between each treatment.

Option 3 — Medicated Food (Supportive/Follow-up)

• Mix Rate: 250–500 mg KanaRx™ per 100 g of food.
• Feeding Guide: Target ≈ 50 mg KanaRx™ per kg fish body weight daily for 5–7 days.
• Tips: Bind to food with a small amount of fish-safe oil or gelatin. Feed only what fish consume in a few minutes; remove uneaten food.

Quick Reference

During & After Treatment

• Maintain strong aeration throughout.
• Do not combine with other medications unless advised by a qualified aquatic professional.
• After the final dose, resume UV/ozone and reinstall carbon as desired; consider a partial water change to polish water.

Required Safety Statements

• Keep out of reach of children.
• Not for use on fish intended for human consumption.
• For ornamental fish use only.

Storage: Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight.

KanaRx™ Medicated Food — Directions

Materials

• KanaRx™ powder
• Regular fish food (pellets or gel food)
• Binder: fish/krill oil (1–2% of food weight) or unflavored gelatin
• Measuring spoons/scale, bowl, spoon, gloves, zip bags/containers

Dosing Options

A) Simple Fixed-Rate Mix (most ponds): Use 250–500 mg KanaRx™ per 100 g food for 5–7 days. The lower end suits ~2% biomass/day feeding; the higher end suits ~1% biomass/day.

• 100 g food → 0.25–0.50 g KanaRx™
• 250 g food → 0.63–1.25 g KanaRx™
• 500 g food → 1.25–2.50 g KanaRx™

B) Precise Weight-Based Mix (advanced): Target ≈ 50 mg/kg fish BW/day for 5–7 days.
Daily dose (mg) = 50 × biomass (kg). Then: Food concentration (mg/g) = Daily dose ÷ daily food (g).

Method 1 — Oil-Bind

1. Weigh food (e.g., 200 g pellets) and measure KanaRx™.
2. Premix KanaRx™ with a little water; pour over pellets.
3. Add fish/krill oil at 1–2% of food weight (2–4 g per 200 g).
4. Mix thoroughly for even coating.
5. Air-dry 12–24 hours at room temperature (avoid heat >95°F).
6. Portion and store (see below).

Method 2 — Gelatin-Bind

1. Bloom 1–2 g gelatin per 100 g food in cool water; rest 5 minutes.
2. Warm gently to dissolve (do not boil).
3. Premix KanaRx™ with a little cool water; combine with lukewarm gelatin.
4. Fold in food to light tack; spread thin on a tray.
5. Set 1–2 hours, then air-dry up to 24 hours.
6. Cut/portion and store.

Feeding Schedule

• Feed medicated food for 5–7 consecutive days.
• Offer only what fish consume in a few minutes; remove uneaten food.
• Maintain strong aeration and monitor ammonia, nitrite, pH, and temperature.

Storage

• Use fresh when possible. Refrigerate portions up to 3–5 days.
• Freeze daily portions up to 3 months; thaw in the fridge before use.

Do / Don’t

• Do not combine with other medications in food unless advised by a qualified aquatic professional.
• Do avoid overfeeding; remove uneaten food promptly.

Required Safety Statements

• Keep out of reach of children.
• Not for use on fish intended for human consumption.
• For ornamental fish use only.

Q: How do NitroCure™, KoiCure™, and KanaRx™ differ?
A: All three are pure Aqua Meds antibiotic treatments, but they are used at different stages:

• NitroCure™ (nitrofurazone) – First-line external bath treatment for most ulcers, fin rot, tail rot, and gill disease. Can be used as a dip, short-term bath, or long-term bath.
• KoiCure™ (oxolinic acid) – Strong immersion treatment for more serious or persistent external infections, especially those with a gram-negative or septicemia appearance (red streaks, bloody patches).
• KanaRx™ (kanamycin sulfate) – Deep, broad-spectrum antibiotic for severe, resistant, or internal infections. Can be used as a bath, pond immersion, or medicated food.

We do not recommend using them at full strength at the same time. Instead, they can be used sequentially (for example: start with NitroCure, step up to KoiCure if needed, and reserve KanaRx for the most advanced cases or internal infections).

Q: Which one should I use first?
A: As a simple rule of thumb:

• For new, straightforward external infections, start with NitroCure™.
• For more serious or persistent external infections, consider KoiCure™.
• For severe, resistant, or clearly internal infections, or when you need medicated food, use KanaRx™.

For a more detailed comparison and dosing overview, read our full guide:
NitroCure™ vs. KoiCure™ vs. KanaRx™: Which Aqua Meds Antibiotic Should I Use?