{"product_id":"polyp-lab-medic","title":"Polyp Lab Medic | Reef-Safe Marine Ich \u0026 Velvet Treatment","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003ePolyp Lab Medic is a reef-safe parasitic treatment formulated to control marine ich (Cryptocaryon irritans) and marine velvet (Amyloodinium ocellatum) in saltwater aquariums — without the collateral damage of copper, formalin, or organic dyes. Dose it directly in your display tank or quarantine system and continue to enjoy your corals, inverts, and sensitive species while the parasite cycle is broken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eLooking for more reef care? Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/water-treatments\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWater Treatments\u003c\/a\u003e selection or the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSaltwater Supplies\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\u003eTreats Marine Ich (Cryptocaryon irritans) and Marine Velvet (Amyloodinium ocellatum)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eReef-safe at recommended dosage — corals, anemones, shrimp, snails, and sensitive species are unaffected\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNo copper, no formalin, no organic dyes — won't stain plastics or silicone\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCan be dosed in the display tank or in quarantine\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTwo-dose treatment cycle keeps it simple to follow\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMade by PolypLab — established reef-care brand\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eStandard treatment is two doses, four days apart:\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dose 5 mL per 10 US gallons of total water volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 5:\u003c\/strong\u003e Repeat the same dose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBefore treatment, \u003cstrong\u003eturn off and remove activated carbon, ozone, UV sterilizers, and protein-skimmer carbon\u003c\/strong\u003e. They strip the active ingredient and reduce effectiveness. The skimmer can run after 24 hours; carbon should stay offline for the duration of the treatment cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eMaintain stable temperature, salinity, and oxygenation throughout treatment. Do not perform large water changes during the dosing window. After day 9–10, resume normal filtration and run fresh carbon to clear residuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always read the bottle label for current dosing — manufacturer guidance is the source of truth.\u003c\/p\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;\"\u003ePolypLab\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;\"\u003eMedic\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;\"\u003eMarine ich (Cryptocaryon), marine velvet (Amyloodinium)\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;\"\u003e5 mL per 10 gal — Day 1 \u0026amp; Day 5\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;\"\u003eProprietary anti-parasitic — copper-free, formalin-free\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;\"\u003eSaltwater (reef and FOWLR)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYes — at recommended dosage\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\/water-treatments\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eReplacement carbon \u0026amp; water care\u003c\/a\u003e — run fresh carbon after treatment to clear residuals\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSaltwater test kits, salt \u0026amp; supplements\u003c\/a\u003e — keep parameters rock-steady during treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eQuarantine setup essentials — sponge filter, heater, and a separate tank are best practice for new arrivals\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 Medic really reef-safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — at the labeled dose it does not harm corals, anemones, shrimp, snails, or other inverts. Many reef keepers dose it directly in the display tank rather than tearing the system down. Always start at the manufacturer's recommended rate, never overdose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I run carbon during treatment?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Carbon will strip the active ingredient and undermine the treatment. Pull all carbon, ozone, and UV before dosing, and don't restart them until after the cycle is complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I dose this in a fish-only system?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Medic works in FOWLR and fish-only setups as well as reef tanks. The reef-safe formulation is what makes it unique — but it's perfectly suited to QT use too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow quickly will I see results?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFree-swimming parasite stages drop visibly within the first treatment cycle, but you should always finish the full two-dose protocol. For severe outbreaks, monitor closely and consult the manufacturer's support if symptoms persist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this stain my silicone or plastics?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Medic contains no organic dyes, so it won't discolor silicone, rockwork, or aquarium plastics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"PolypLab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48518090391771,"sku":"P-00007","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_54835773-f26f-4b57-ac45-a45720bb471d.jpg?v=1774629260","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/polyp-lab-medic","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}