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eSHa 2000
Chemical / Disinfectant

eSHa 2000

Active Ingredient: Ethacridine lactate, Copper 2+, Methyl orange, Proflavine

eSHa 2000 is a widely trusted, broad-spectrum disinfectant and therapeutic agent formulated in Europe. It is designed to target a wide range of bacterial, fungal, and parasitic infections in freshwater aquariums. Its multi-ingredient synergistic formula targets pathogens at various stages of their development while preventing the built-up of drug resistance.

Indications

  • Fungal Infections: Treats primary and secondary fungal infections (such as Saprolegnia woolly growth).
  • Bacterial Infections: Targets fin rot, tail rot, mouth fungus, dropsy (early stages), and body sores.
  • Parasitic Infections: Controls external protozoans like Oodinium (Velvet), skin/gill flukes, and protozoan slime.

Dosage & Application

  • Standard 3-Day Course:
    • Day 1: 25 drops per 100 liters (approx. 26 US gallons).
    • Day 2: 12 drops per 100 liters.
    • Day 3: 12 drops per 100 liters.
  • Severe Infections/Emergency: The dosage on Day 2 and Day 3 can be increased to 20-25 drops per 100 liters, or the treatment can be extended to 4-5 days.

Safety Notes

  • Contains Copper: Extremely toxic to snails, shrimps, crabs, and other invertebrates. Remove all invertebrates from the aquarium before dosing.
  • Remove active carbon, Purigen, and turn off UV sterilizers/Ozone generators during treatment, as they deactivate the medication.
  • Generally safe for biological filters and live plants when used at the recommended dosage.

Leaflet Extract

Broad-spectrum remedy. Will kill snails and shrimp due to copper content. Does not normally affect biological filtration. Safe for fish when dosed properly. Not to be combined with other medications unless specified (e.g., eSHa EXIT).

Ethacridine lactate, Copper 2+, Methyl orange, Proflavine

Chemical Data

Formula: Complex Mixture (Ethacridine lactate C18H21N3O4)
Molar Mass: 343.4 g/mol (Ethacridine lactate)

Synergistic blend of ethacridine lactate, copper (II), methyl orange, and proflavine.

Safety Hazards (GHS)

  • Harmful if swallowed
  • Causes serious eye irritation

Info

Active Ingredient

Ethacridine lactate, Copper 2+, Methyl orange, Proflavine

Medicine Type

Chemical / Disinfectant