{"product_id":"fritz-prazicleanse-praziquantel-parasite-treatment","title":"Fritz PraziCleanse | Praziquantel Parasite Treatment for Aquariums","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eFritz PraziCleanse is a pre-measured \u003cstrong\u003epraziquantel\u003c\/strong\u003e parasite treatment for both freshwater and saltwater aquariums, packaged in convenient single-use powder packets. Each packet treats 10 gallons, so dosing is foolproof: no measuring spoons, no liquid syringes, no math — open the packet, dose the tank. Praziquantel is the safest, most effective broad-spectrum dewormer available to hobbyists, targeting flukes, tapeworms, and internal\/external parasitic worms while leaving the biological filter and reef inhabitants unharmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eLooking for more medications? Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/medication\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMedication \u0026amp; Treatments\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/maintenance-water-care\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMaintenance \u0026amp; Water Care\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/water-testing\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWater Testing Kits\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive ingredient:\u003c\/strong\u003e Praziquantel — the gold-standard broad-spectrum anti-parasitic\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreats:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gill and body flukes (monogenetic and digenetic trematodes), tapeworms (cestodes), and internal\/external parasitic worms\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater AND saltwater — including reef tanks at recommended dose\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef-safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Won't harm corals, anemones, or most invertebrates at the recommended dose\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-measured packets:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 packet treats 10 gallons — no math, no measuring\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 pack (treats up to 100 gallons) and 20 pack (treats up to 200 gallons)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade by Fritz Aquatics\u003c\/strong\u003e — trusted name in fish health\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eDosing \u0026amp; Usage\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 packet per 10 US gallons of tank water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment duration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leave in tank for 5–7 days. After treatment, perform a 25% water change and run fresh activated carbon to remove residual medication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e May be repeated after a 25% water change if parasites persist or for prophylactic re-treatment of new arrivals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove chemical filtration (carbon, GFO, Purigen) before dosing — these will pull the medication out of the water. Always have backup aeration; oxygen levels may dip during treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest practice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use as a quarantine treatment on new arrivals before adding them to your main display tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFritz Aquatics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePraziCleanse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActive Ingredient\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePraziquantel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePre-measured powder packets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 packet per 10 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTreats\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFlukes, tapeworms, internal \u0026amp; external parasitic worms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes Available\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e10 pack, 20 pack (select above)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFreshwater \u0026amp; Saltwater (reef-safe)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/medication\"\u003eOther medications \u0026amp; treatments\u003c\/a\u003e — for layered QT protocols (e.g. ich, bacterial)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/water-testing\"\u003eWater testing kits\u003c\/a\u003e — monitor ammonia and parameters during treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/maintenance-water-care\"\u003eWater conditioners \u0026amp; carbon\u003c\/a\u003e — for post-treatment water changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/filter-media-cartridges\"\u003eFilter media\u003c\/a\u003e — replace carbon after treatment to remove residue\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs PraziCleanse reef-safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — at the recommended dose praziquantel is generally considered safe for corals and most invertebrates. Remove chemical filtration before dosing, and as with any treatment, observe sensitive species closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it treat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt targets flukes (gill and body), tapeworms, and internal\/external parasitic worms. It does NOT treat ich (Cryptocaryon\/Ichthyophthirius), velvet, or bacterial infections — different pathogens need different medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long do I leave it in the tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStandard treatment is 5–7 days. Then do a 25% water change and run fresh activated carbon to remove residual medication. Repeat the dose after the water change if parasites persist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it harm my biological filter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Praziquantel is gentle on nitrifying bacteria and won't crash a healthy biofilter. Continue running your filter as normal — just remove chemical media (carbon, GFO, Purigen) for the duration of treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackets vs. liquid praziquantel — which is better?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth work the same active ingredient. Packets are easier for accurate single-tank dosing (especially smaller QT tanks); liquid is more cost-effective for very large systems. For most home aquarists, packets win on convenience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fritz","offers":[{"title":"10 pack","offer_id":48642522054875,"sku":"90010","price":13.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 pack","offer_id":48642522087643,"sku":"90011","price":22.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_78602a94-6500-4cfa-8b85-ce9381e7bf62.png?v=1776947857","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fritz-prazicleanse-praziquantel-parasite-treatment","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}