{"product_id":"fish-cipro-ciprofloxacin-1","title":"Fish Cipro - Ciprofloxacin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eSynthetic broad-spectrum fluoroquinolone antibiotic — a powerful second-line treatment for resistant and difficult-to-treat bacterial infections in ornamental fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen to choose Ciprofloxacin:\u003cspan\u003e Ciprofloxacin is a \u003c\/span\u003efluoroquinolone antibiotic\u003cspan\u003e — a step up in potency from penicillin-class antibiotics like amoxicillin. It is particularly effective against \u003c\/span\u003egram-negative bacteria\u003cspan\u003e and is the go-to treatment when columnaris, resistant infections, or septicemia do not respond to first-line antibiotics. Also note the \u003c\/span\u003every concentrated dosing\u003cspan\u003e — far less water volume per tablet compared to most other fish antibiotics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout This Product\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCiprofloxacin is a synthetic, broad-spectrum fluoroquinolone antibiotic effective against a wide range of gram-negative and gram-positive bacterial microorganisms. It works by inhibiting bacterial DNA replication, making it highly effective against bacteria that have developed resistance to other antibiotic classes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach tablet contains USP-grade ciprofloxacin — available in 250mg and 500mg strengths, both in 100-tablet counts. It is one of the most potent aquarium antibiotics available without a prescription and is widely considered the gold-standard treatment for columnaris, gram-negative septicemia, and resistant bacterial infections in ornamental fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlso commonly searched as: cipro for fish, fish ciprofloxacin, aqua cipro equivalent, ciprofloxacin aquarium treatment, fish flox equivalent.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCommonly Treats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColumnaris (mouth rot \/ saddleback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacterial hemorrhagic septicemia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResistant fin rot \u0026amp; tail rot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGram-negative internal infections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDropsy (bacterial origin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGill disease \u0026amp; respiratory distress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen ulcers \u0026amp; body sores\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInfections unresponsive to penicillin-class antibiotics\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDirections for Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetermine your dose: Use one 250mg tablet per 1 gallon of water, or one 500mg tablet per 2 gallons of water. Treat in a hospital\/quarantine tank whenever possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDissolve the tablet in a small amount of aquarium water before adding to the tank. Stir until fully dissolved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd directly to your aquarium, pond, or hospital\/quarantine tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeat every 24 hours for 5–7 days. Do not exceed 7 days of continuous treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerform a 25% water change each day before re-dosing to maintain water quality and reduce antibiotic buildup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"specs-table\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 215.532px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.3944%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eActive Ingredient\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.2446%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e Ciprofloxacin USP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.3944%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eAvailable Strengths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.2446%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e250mg · 500mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.3944%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eAvailable Counts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.2446%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e100 Tablets (both strengths)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.3944%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTablet Form\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.2446%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eTablet (dissolve before use)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.3944%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eAntibiotic Class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.2446%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eSynthetic Fluoroquinolone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.3944%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eSpectrum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.2446%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eBroad-spectrum (gram-negative emphasis, gram-positive)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.3944%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTank Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.2446%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eFreshwater \u0026amp; saltwater ornamental fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.3944%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003ePrescription Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.2446%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.3944%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.2446%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eUSP Pharmaceutical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.3944%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eExpiration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.2446%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTypically 1–3 years from manufacture date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"warning-title\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"warning-title\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eImportant Warnings \u0026amp; Cautions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"warning-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor ornamental fish use only. Not intended for use in fish raised for human consumption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for human consumption. Do not ingest. This product is sold for aquarium fish treatment only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place away from children and pets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not exceed 7 days of continuous treatment. Ciprofloxacin is a potent fluoroquinolone — shorter treatment windows apply compared to other aquarium antibiotics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove activated carbon from your filter before treatment — carbon will absorb the medication and render treatment ineffective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a hospital tank when possible. Due to the highly concentrated dosing (1 tablet per 1–2 gallons), treating in a separate tank gives you more precise control and protects your main tank's biological filter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLabel \u0026amp; Usage Disclaimer:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ePlease read and follow all label directions before use. Product descriptions and usage instructions shown here are taken directly from the manufacturer’s product label and information provided by Montana Aquarium Supply. These statements do not represent the views or recommendations of Pittsboro Pet Supply or Pittsboro Feed. Made in the USA. 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