Virkon Aquatic

[Trinkoi]

Hey
Is using Virkon Aquatic a good way of reducing bacteria in a pond? I do know it will take the 'good' with the bad bacteria, but not sure what are your thoughts on using it...

Regards.

[Duncan]

hi

there are better ways of controlling bacteria than virkon, virkon is like taking a sledge hammer to crack a wall nut, Chloramine T would be much better choice, much better still would be to let the eco system build and let the bacteria good and bad hold each other in check

duncan

[kimr]

Hi Trinkoi

Virkon Aquatic is a great equiptment steralizer, things we use on a regular basis alway need a good cleaan and this is good solution to do that in. Hope that is some help

[Trinkoi]

Thanks.

[kath1111]

I had quite a few problems earlier this year. Sorted them out (Duncan's book came in handy!!) I am now using Sansai Biorex. About once a month I am putting it in when the filters are cleaned (can't afford to do it every time). I mix a small amount in with their feed every day and all the fish are healthy. There was one with a bit of fin rot on it's dorsal and that has cleared up without any other treatment. I get it from Holmeswood Koi. There are two sizes one litre and five litres. Much cheaper overall to buy the big one!!