{"product_id":"hikari-prazipro-praziquantel-parasite-treatment","title":"Hikari PraziPro | Liquid Praziquantel for Freshwater \u0026 Saltwater Parasites","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eHikari PraziPro is a ready-to-use liquid \u003cstrong\u003epraziquantel\u003c\/strong\u003e treatment that targets flukes, internal and external parasitic worms, and tapeworms in both freshwater and saltwater aquariums. Praziquantel is one of the safest, most effective broad-spectrum dewormers available to hobbyists — it's reef-safe at the recommended dose and won't disrupt the biological filter in a healthy tank. PraziPro is the go-to first-line treatment for new arrivals showing flashing, scratching, or weight loss despite eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAvailable in \u003cstrong\u003e1 oz, 4 oz, 16 oz, and 1 Gallon\u003c\/strong\u003e sizes — please select your preferred size from the variant options above.\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 the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/hikari\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHikari\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\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 — broad-spectrum anti-parasitic, dewormer\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 Will not harm corals, anemones, or most invertebrates at the recommended dose\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiquid format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-mixed and easy to dose accurately — no powders to dissolve\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–7 days, may be repeated after a partial water change\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 mL per 5 US gallons (1 teaspoon ≈ 5 mL ≈ 25 gallons)\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 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank coverage by size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e1 oz (~30 mL) treats up to ~150 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e4 oz (~118 mL) treats up to ~590 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e16 oz (~473 mL) treats up to ~2,365 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e1 Gallon (~3,785 mL) treats up to ~18,920 gallons (great for QT systems and stores)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \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  \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;\"\u003eHikari\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;\"\u003ePraziPro Parasite Treatment\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;\"\u003eLiquid (pre-mixed)\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 mL per 5 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;\"\u003e1 oz, 4 oz, 16 oz, 1 Gallon (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    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/hikari\"\u003eMore Hikari products\u003c\/a\u003e\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 PraziPro reef-safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — at the recommended dose of 1 mL per 5 gallons, praziquantel is generally considered safe for corals and most invertebrates. As with any treatment, observe sensitive species closely and remove chemical filtration before dosing. Some hobbyists prefer to dose in a separate quarantine tank to be cautious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does PraziPro 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 require different medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long do I leave it in the tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe standard treatment is 5–7 days. After treatment, do a 25% water change and run fresh activated carbon to remove residual medication. The dose may be repeated 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 will not 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\u003eFreshwater or saltwater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth. PraziPro is one of the few treatments that works equally well in freshwater and saltwater, and is gentle enough for use in reef tanks at the recommended dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"1oz","offer_id":48660370391259,"sku":"73251","price":4.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4oz","offer_id":48660370424027,"sku":"73254","price":15.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16oz","offer_id":48660370456795,"sku":"73256","price":50.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":48660383957211,"sku":"73258","price":314.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_3eaccf1c-377f-474e-b3e8-ae9d9482f5fe.png?v=1777055515","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-prazipro-praziquantel-parasite-treatment","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}