{"product_id":"broad-spectrum","title":"Broad Spectrum","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"801\"\u003ePond Medic Broad Spectrum is a powerful, multi-purpose medication formulated to treat a wide range of common fish health issues. It is used when fish show signs of ulcers, flashing, scraping against objects, or visible crustacean parasites. Broad Spectrum also temporarily clears green water and is ideal for treating wounds, external parasites, and bacterial or fungal conditions when the exact cause is unknown. 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data-end=\"1100\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003eTreats Ulcers \u0026amp; Wounds\u003c\/strong\u003e – Can be applied directly to affected areas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003eClears Green Water\u003c\/strong\u003e – Temporarily improves water clarity during treatment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003eMultiple Treatment Methods\u003c\/strong\u003e – Suitable for bath treatment, dip treatment, and swab application\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003eProfessional-Strength 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data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garden ponds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1611\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1611\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003eFunction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Parasite, ulcer, wound \u0026amp; general disease treatment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1645\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1645\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water Treatment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1671\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1671\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1658\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pond Medic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003eUsage Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"2005\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003eAlways aerate the pond well during treatment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1779\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1779\"\u003eDo not use with any other medications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003eBiological filters will be affected – re-seed with beneficial bacteria after treatment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003eIn case of overdosing, neutralise with an anti-chlorine water conditioner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"2005\"\u003e\n\u003cp 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eyes and gills\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2554\" data-end=\"2634\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2556\" data-end=\"2634\"\u003eTreat wounds \u003cstrong data-start=\"2569\" data-end=\"2582\"\u003eonly once\u003c\/strong\u003e directly, as repeated treatment may damage tissue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2636\" data-end=\"2662\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2636\" data-end=\"2662\"\u003ePreventative Treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2664\" data-end=\"2715\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2664\" data-end=\"2715\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2666\" data-end=\"2715\"\u003eFor general prevention, dose at \u003cstrong data-start=\"2698\" data-end=\"2715\"\u003ehalf strength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2717\" data-end=\"2758\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2717\" data-end=\"2758\"\u003eWhy Choose Pond Medic Broad Spectrum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2760\" data-end=\"3026\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2760\" data-end=\"2816\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2762\" data-end=\"2816\"\u003eOne treatment for multiple pond fish health problems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2817\" data-end=\"2866\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2819\" data-end=\"2866\"\u003eSuitable for advanced and targeted treatments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2867\" data-end=\"2907\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2869\" data-end=\"2907\"\u003eTrusted Pond Medic medicinal quality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2908\" data-end=\"2960\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2910\" data-end=\"2960\"\u003eFlexible dosing options for different conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2961\" data-end=\"3026\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2963\" data-end=\"3026\"\u003eEssential addition to a serious pond keeper’s treatment range\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3028\" data-end=\"3036\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3028\" data-end=\"3036\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3038\" data-end=\"3159\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3038\" data-end=\"3092\"\u003eCan Broad Spectrum be used with other medications?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3092\" data-end=\"3095\"\u003eNo. Never use this product in conjunction with other treatments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3161\" data-end=\"3291\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3161\" data-end=\"3201\"\u003eWill it affect my biological filter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3201\" data-end=\"3204\"\u003eYes. Broad Spectrum is harmful to beneficial bacteria. Re-seed filters after treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3293\" data-end=\"3418\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3293\" data-end=\"3316\"\u003eWhat if I overdose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3316\" data-end=\"3319\"\u003eStop treatment immediately and add an anti-chlorine water conditioner to neutralise the medication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3420\" data-end=\"3440\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3420\" data-end=\"3440\"\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Storage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3442\" data-end=\"3712\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3442\" data-end=\"3479\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3444\" data-end=\"3479\"\u003ePoisonous – use with extreme care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3480\" data-end=\"3513\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3482\" data-end=\"3513\"\u003eKeep out of reach of children\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3514\" data-end=\"3561\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3516\" data-end=\"3561\"\u003eAvoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3562\" data-end=\"3619\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3564\" data-end=\"3619\"\u003eNot to be used on fish intended for human consumption\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3620\" data-end=\"3655\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3622\" data-end=\"3655\"\u003eDo not store in direct sunlight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3656\" data-end=\"3712\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3658\" data-end=\"3712\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place in the original container\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pond Medic","offers":[{"title":"200ml","offer_id":39607797055621,"sku":"PM0133","price":105.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false},{"title":"500ml","offer_id":39607797088389,"sku":"PM0134","price":210.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false},{"title":"1L","offer_id":41463585046661,"sku":"PM0135","price":390.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0385\/6331\/5845\/products\/BroadSpectrum.png?v=1642365409","url":"https:\/\/www.artofaqua.com\/products\/broad-spectrum","provider":"Art of Aqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}