Herbtana Freshwater 236ml

Microbe-Lift Herbtana Freshwater is a herbal medication for keepers of freshwater aquariums who need to treat external parasitic infections in fish. It is intended for use at the first visible symptoms and is dosed by aquarium volume, so it suits tanks of any size as long as the dose is calculated per 95 l of water.

Why it matters

• Gentler on the biofilter: according to the manufacturer, the product does not destroy beneficial bacteria or destabilise the aquarium environment.
• No water changes or carbon removal needed afterwards: the manufacturer states that water changes and activated carbon filtration are not required after treatment.
• Supports the fish's own defences: the herbal formula is described as aiding the immune system, which normally keeps parasite numbers in check, and as helping damaged tissue recover after illness.
• Broad parasite coverage: the label lists ich, ichthyobodosis, gill and skin flukes, Dactylogyrus and Gyrodactylus infections, trichodiniasis, chilodonellosis, velvet (oodiniosis) and other parasitic diseases.

Specifications

• Brand: Microbe-Lift
• Model: Microbe Herbtana Fresh 236
• EAN: 710270147908
• Package volume: 236 ml
• Version: freshwater
• Standard dose: 5 ml per 95 l of water, once daily
• Standard course: 10 days, repeated until visible improvement in advanced cases

What it works with

The product is designed for freshwater tanks treated for external parasites, with dosing calculated from the water volume. Before dosing, shake the bottle, switch off the UV lamp, remove activated carbon and/or zeolite from the filter, and turn off the skimmer and ozoniser. The manufacturer advises against combining it with other medications, and against use alongside algaecides or copper-based products. For quarantine or newly introduced fish, the label recommends alternating standard doses of Microbe-Lift Artemiss and Herbtana every 12 hours for 2 days.