About Bao Bio FinMed....

• Designed to be used by the hobbyist.

• Effective against bacterial infections on fins.

• Effective against fungal infection on fins.

• Aids repair and healing of split or torn fins.

Bao Bio FinMedis a topical treatment for treatment of infected fins. Infections of fins are normally caused by mechanical damage resulting in a fin split such as happens from a netting injury. Also fungal or bacterial infections can take place in a fish's fins. The bad news is that a bacterial infection of fins results in bacterial fin rot, and the wound is then also opportunistically colonised by fungi such as Sprolegnia spp.

What Is Bao Bio FinMed....

The product is packaged in kit form and comprises of two mixtures.

The first is a solution that is used to bathe the infected area. This results in localised oxidation of the infection site, thus cleaning and disinfecting the wound. In other words, the bacteria and fungi on location are wiped out.

The second solution is really clever and it acts as a kind of 'liquid plaster' for fish. This helps in the rapid healing of the wound. Treatment using Bao Bio FinMed will disinfect any lesion or wound and more importantly stops the growth and spread of bacteria and/or fungus infections. At the same time it promotes the repair and re-growth of tissue. The product is formulated using high-grade ingredients and has been tested for many years.

How To Use Bao Bio FinMed....

You can apply the bath solution by simply dropping it onto the infection. The coating or 'plaster' application is simply painted on using the soft brush supplied in the bottle top.

Any hobbyist can manage this. First you anaesthetise the fish in a bath or vat. Put the fish on a moist working surface such as a towel. At this stage the fish should not be flapping about too madly. A little movement is normal, but too much movement means you may need to anaesthetise for a little while longer.

Dry the infected area using an absorbent paper such as kitchen towels. You can cut away any damaged fin ends if you like - the tips of fins do grow back - and for the squeamish this process is not painful to your fish. It is certainly a lot better than the fish dying, which can often happen as the result of a simple fin infection (after secondary infections take over and the poor fish is overwhelmed by bacteria)

Use solution 1 generously on the infection site thereby ensuring that the entire wound has been disinfected.

After 1 minute, apply solution 2  - don't worry - your fish can survive quite some time out of water! Allow solution 2 to DRY!! This is critical - blow on it to speed up the process if necessary. Once the wound is dry to the touch, the fish can be returned to water. You should notice the healing process visibly within 5 days in normal warm water - it can take a little longer when the water is colder. Repeat the process every 7 days until the fin has been completely repaired.

Badly split fins may require stitching of the fin rays to speed the healing process. Or you can use a small touch of superglue (yes! really). When using Super Glue though, be careful not to overdo it. The find should be well connected- but don't coat it completely with glue and make a big mess...Do NOT use staples!