{"product_id":"fish-min-minocycline-1","title":"Fish Min - Minocycline","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSemisynthetic second-generation tetracycline — the preferred tetracycline-class antibiotic for saltwater, marine, and hard water aquariums where standard doxycycline may lose potency.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose Minocycline over Doxycycline? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinocycline is a second-generation tetracycline with one critical advantage over doxycycline and standard tetracycline: it does not bind to calcium, magnesium, or other minerals found in hard water and saltwater tanks. This means it remains fully active and effective in marine, reef-adjacent, and hard water freshwater aquariums where other tetracyclines are rapidly inactivated. If you have a saltwater tank or naturally hard tap water, Minocycline is the correct tetracycline-class antibiotic to choose. Also commonly known as fish min.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);\"\u003eMinocycline vs. Doxycycline — Which Should I Choose?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);\"\u003eMinocycline (this product)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);\"\u003eSecond-generation tetracycline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);\"\u003eStable in saltwater \u0026amp; hard water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);\"\u003eDoes not bind to calcium\/magnesium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);\"\u003eBest for marine \u0026amp; reef-adjacent tanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);\"\u003e100mg \/ 1 capsule per 20 gallons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);\"\u003e30-count\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);\"\u003eDoxycycline (also available)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);\"\u003eFirst-generation tetracycline class\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);\"\u003eBetter suited for freshwater tanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);\"\u003eCan degrade in hard\/salt water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);\"\u003eExcellent for tail rot, gill disease\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);\"\u003e100mg \/ 1 capsule or tablet per 10 gallons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\u003eMinocycline HCl is a semisynthetic, second-generation tetracycline-class antibiotic effective against a wide range of gram-negative and gram-positive bacterial microorganisms. Like all tetracyclines, it works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis — but its unique chemical structure gives it significantly better stability in high-mineral and saltwater environments compared to first-generation tetracyclines and doxycycline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach capsule contains USP-grade Minocycline HCl 100mg in a 30-capsule count. It is the tetracycline-class antibiotic of choice for saltwater aquariums, marine tanks, and freshwater tanks with naturally hard tap water — environments where standard tetracycline and even doxycycline are quickly neutralized by calcium and magnesium ions before they can reach therapeutic concentrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlso commonly searched as: fish minocycline, minocycline for fish, fish min equivalent, saltwater fish antibiotic tetracycline, marine fish antibiotic, fish minocycline 100mg, hard water aquarium antibiotic.\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\u003eTail rot \u0026amp; fin rot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGill disease \u0026amp; gill infections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColumnaris (mouth rot)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacterial hemorrhagic septicemia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-healing wounds \u0026amp; ulcers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDropsy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal \u0026amp; systemic bacterial infections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacterial infections in saltwater \u0026amp; hard water tanks\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 100mg capsule per 20 gallons of aquarium water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDissolve the capsule 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 5–10 days. Do not exceed 10 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\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: 176.344px;\"\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;\"\u003eMinocycline HCl 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;\"\u003e100mg\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;\"\u003e30 Capsules\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.3944%;\"\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.2446%;\"\u003eCapsule (dissolve before use)\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;\"\u003eSemisynthetic Second-Generation Tetracycline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.3944%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eSpectrum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.2446%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eBroad-spectrum (gram-negative \u0026amp; 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, saltwater \u0026amp; hard water ornamental fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.3944%;\"\u003eKey Advantage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.2446%;\"\u003eStable in saltwater \u0026amp; high-mineral environments\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 10 days of continuous treatment. Overuse may contribute to antibiotic resistance in your aquarium ecosystem.\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\u003eAvoid direct light exposure. Like all tetracycline-class antibiotics, minocycline can degrade under UV and direct sunlight. Dim tank lighting or cover the tank during the treatment period for best results.\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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