Potassium Permanganate

Treat late afternoon. Increase circulation & aeration. Mix well in a bucket of hot tap water. Disperse evenly around pond with extra water agitation. Use protective gloves. Parasite & Bacterial Dose 2.5 grams per 1000 litres. Repeat treatment every 3 days until a pink hue is visible for 3 to 4 hours. Caution: STOP active treatment immediately if fish show signs of extreme discomfort such as jumping or gasping for air. Product should be neutralized (see below) if it remains active for 4hrs How to neutralize: Use 3% Hydrogen Peroxide to immediately neutralize (deactivate). Dose: 50ml per 1000lt. Wait 4 days after neutralizing before treating again with Potassium Permanganate Solution. Dechlorinater crystals will also deactivate Potassium Permanganate. General: Safe for most plants except hyacinths. Use one teaspoon per 5 gallons water for up to one hour for plant dip. Product may be harmful to snails. May stain porous materials.