{"product_id":"hikari-ichx-saltwater-treatment-for-aquarium","title":"Hikari IchX Saltwater Treatment For Aquariums","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/products\/hikari-ichx-saltwater-treatment-for-aquarium\" title=\"Hikari ich-x saltwater ich treatment for aquariums - reef safe cure\" aria-label=\"Hikari ich-x saltwater ich treatment for aquariums - reef safe cure\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHikari Ich-X Saltwater Treatment for Aquariums\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Marine Parasite Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHikari Ich-X Saltwater Treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a highly effective, fast-acting\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emarine parasite treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003especifically designed to treat\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esaltwater fish diseases\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esuch as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIchthyophthirius multifiliis (Ich)\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evelvet (Oodinium)\u003c\/strong\u003e, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eprotozoan external parasites\u003c\/strong\u003e. Ich-X offers a safer alternative to traditional treatments like copper-based medications and formalin, making it ideal for sensitive marine ecosystems including reef tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrusted by aquarists for its\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebroad-spectrum anti-parasitic action\u003c\/strong\u003e, this treatment helps eliminate visible white spots, labored breathing, and flashing behaviors caused by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eexternal protozoan infestations\u003c\/strong\u003e. Hikari Ich-X not only treats infections but also promotes faster recovery by minimizing stress and supporting natural healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Are the Benefits of Hikari Ich-X Saltwater Treatment?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroad-Spectrum Marine Parasite Control:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eEffectively treats Ich, velvet, trichodina, and other protozoan infections that impact saltwater fish health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe for Saltwater and Reef Aquariums:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eUnlike copper medications, Ich-X is safe for use in sensitive marine tanks, including those with corals and invertebrates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast-Acting and Effective:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDelivers noticeable results within 24-48 hours by targeting external parasites on the skin, fins, and gills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-Copper Based Formula:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eUtilizes a refined\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eformalin and malachite green chloride\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eformulation, reducing toxicity and risk to aquatic life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for Quarantine Tanks:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eEssential for quarantine protocols to ensure new fish are parasite-free before entering your main tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Is Ich in Saltwater Fish and How Does Ich-X Help?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIch\u003c\/strong\u003e, or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewhite spot disease\u003c\/strong\u003e, is caused by the protozoan\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCryptocaryon irritans\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein saltwater environments. It presents as tiny white cysts on fish bodies and can lead to respiratory issues and death if untreated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIch-X treats the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efree-swimming (theront)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estage of Ich, disrupting the life cycle of the parasite and preventing reinfection. The inclusion of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emalachite green chloride\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eensures deeper penetration and destruction of parasites, while\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eformalin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eacts as a disinfectant and antiparasitic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage and Administration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlways consult your veterinary for exact dosage instructions depending on your pet's condition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Dosage for Saltwater Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 gallons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 teaspoon (5 mL)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce every 24 hours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepeat Treatment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaily for 3–5 days or as long as symptoms persist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove activated carbon before dosing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerform a 25% water change before each dose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain strong aeration during treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Are the Ingredients in Hikari Ich-X?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"543\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActive Ingredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMalachite Green Chloride\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnti-protozoal agent for external infections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormalin (Formaldehyde Solution)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntifungal and antiparasitic compound\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurified Water\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarrier solvent ensuring safe delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMalachite Green is a powerful dye with anti-parasitic effects, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eformalin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a water-soluble solution of formaldehyde that works as a disinfectant and antiparasitic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"large-12 columns\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"panel2-3\" class=\"content active\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"inside_para\"\u003eAvailability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Aquarium Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 oz. (118mL)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTreats 240 gallons ~ 908L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 oz. (473mL)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTreats 960 gallons ~ 3,634L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Are the Side Effects or Precautions of Using Ich-X?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay stain silicone, ornaments, and light-colored materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for human or veterinary consumption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use with potassium permanganate or other oxidizing agents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways use in a well-aerated tank and monitor fish for distress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarnings and Safety Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep out of reach of children and pets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not overdose—overuse can harm sensitive marine species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse gloves and avoid contact with skin or eyes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Returns \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Policy: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\" title=\"Pet store - best pet food, pet supplies \u0026amp; products - hardy paw\" aria-label=\"Pet store - best pet food, pet supplies \u0026amp; products - hardy paw\"\u003eHardyPaw\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoffer all types of shipping options (Ground, Express, Priority, International) depending on the urgency of the product requirements. To know about our shipping policy in detail,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping policy | hardypaw\" aria-label=\"Shipping policy | hardypaw\"\u003eclick here.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefund policy:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIf you face any issue with our product and want to return it, read our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Refund policy\" aria-label=\"Refund policy\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecarefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHikari Ich-X Saltwater Aquarium Treatment FAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. What is Hikari Ich-X used for in saltwater aquariums?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHikari Ich-X is used to treat Ich, velvet, and other external protozoan parasites in saltwater aquariums, promoting fast recovery and parasite eradication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Can Hikari Ich-X be used in reef aquariums?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, Ich-X is reef-safe when used as directed and does not harm most corals and invertebrates, making it suitable for mixed marine setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. How quickly does Ich-X work on marine Ich?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIch-X typically shows visible improvement within 24–48 hours, especially in reducing visible white spots and improving fish breathing and activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Do I need to remove carbon filters during Ich-X treatment?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, activated carbon must be removed during treatment as it will absorb the active ingredients, reducing effectiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. Is Ich-X safe for invertebrates like shrimp and snails?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally, Ich-X is considered safe for most invertebrates, but it’s best to test in a separate tank or consult a marine vet before dosing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"4 -oz","offer_id":44829337518241,"sku":"73314","price":7.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 -oz","offer_id":44829337551009,"sku":"73316","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0593\/2446\/5313\/files\/hikari-ichx-saltwater-treatment-for-aquariums-16-oz-aquarium-cleaning-740.jpg?v=1780531240","url":"https:\/\/hardypaw.com\/en-gb\/products\/hikari-ichx-saltwater-treatment-for-aquarium","provider":"HardyPaw","version":"1.0","type":"link"}