TRIMARIN

• Contains copper, do not overdose!
• Do not use in aquariums containing invertebrates!
• For use in marine aquariums only;
• Always read the leaflet before use;
• This product may stain if spilt;
• Keep out of reach of children and pets;
• Do not use with animals that are intended for consumption;
• Store bottle and leaflet in original packaging;
• For use in marine aquariums only;
• Keep away from cuts, eyes and other sensitive areas;
• This information is general product information, not to be mistaken for the instruction leaflet. No rights can be derived from this F.A.Q.!

Disease diagnosis is the first step towards successful and rapid disease cure. Most fish diseases are highly contagious and spread quickly in aquarium conditions, so prompt diagnosis and treatment is advised. There are some ‘early warning signals’ which should be watched for as these can indicate the onset of a disease.

Skin
The skin is the first line of defence and as such it is often the first to show signs of attack from infection. Any changes in skin colour or appearance should be closely watched for.

Fins
Watch your fish’s fins. Fins which are held close to the body signal an illness, particularly on live bearing fish.

Swimming behaviour
Unusual or sluggish swimming behaviour can indicate the onset of a disease.

TRIMARIN treats the organisms responsible for a wide range of marine fish diseases and symptoms. However, as the symptoms of a disease are often similar, it is not always possible to determine exactly what disease your fish have. Luckily TRIMARIN’s wide range action means the danger of choosing the wrong treatment is virtually eliminated.

A list of specific disease organisms and conditions that TRIMARIN treats:

• Oodinium: fine whitish / yellow spots or ‘salt and pepper’ coating can be seen, especially on the fins. The spots can give a ‘hazy gold’ appearance. Fish may ‘rub and scratch’ against hard objects and show rapid gill movement (difficulty breathing). Slime may cover the body. This is common for tangs and clownfish;
• Marine whitespot: white spots on the body and fins of your fish. Your fish may try to ‘rub and scratch’ against hard objects such as aquarium decor;
• Fungus: white or slightly off-white fluffy growths on the fins and body of your fish. Often found on wounds or broken skin, where the mucus layer has been broken, a classic secondary infection;
• Finrot: the fins of your fish appear ragged and sore, frayed or torn;
• Dropsy: your fish appear swollen with scales / fins protruding from the skin. Red areas often visible at the base of raised scales. Bases of fins and around anus appears red or bloodshot. Eyes may protrude from body;
• Wasting disease: symptoms can include some or all of the following: weight loss, ulcers, popeye, listlessness, swollen belly, sore skin patches, loss of appetite, ‘wasted’ appearance;
• Nodule disease: a few small white spots (especially on the fins) can be seen which can develop into large cabbage like tumours (giant cells);
• Gill worms: your fish have difficulty breathing, gasp for air at the surface, may lose weight and scrape open gill cover against hard objects;
• Seahorse disease: your seahorses (Hippocampus) display white nodules / deposits on their skin, lose weight and become deformed. The pouch can become diseased reducing the likelihood of healthy young developing.

Some diseases are very difficult to diagnose or can be diagnosed incorrectly. For example, fungus may result from another problem such as finrot. Therefore, it is important to treat the root of the problem (finrot) as well as the resulting secondary infection (fungus). As TRIMARIN treats many diseases you have a very good chance of treating the root problem and improving your fish’s health. In some cases it is more effective to keep an eye out for a variety of symptoms which fish tend to exhibit when they are infected.

The symptoms

• Shaking of the head;
• Lying near the water surface;
• Shimmying (body rocking);
• Cloudy eyes;
• Slimy skin / red skin inflammations;
• Skin patchiness / discolouration;
• Bloody patches / spots;
• Open wounds / bleeding skin;
• Rough scales / scale loss;
• Mucus patches;
• Breathing difficulty;
• Rapid gill movement.

TRIMARIN treats a wide range of infections characterised by the above symptoms. These infections are often very contagious and can easily spread to healthy fish. The sooner you treat your fish, the better their chance of recovery.

• You can use TRIMARIN to treat all marine fish. 
• Do not use TRIMARIN with invertebrates!
• Do not use TRIMARIN with tropical freshwater or coldwater fish and take care not to overdose with sensitive fish!

You may continue to filter over non-adsorbing materials such as filter-wool, sand, gravel, etc. Always remove chemical ‘active’ filter media such as (fresh) activated carbon, UV (lights), oxidisers, resins and protein skimmers, as these can have a diminishing effect on the action of TRIMARIN. Keep filters running day and night.

Overdosing
It is not recommended to add more than the advised dosage when using TRIMARIN.

Extended treatment
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It is generally not necessary to do a water change before or after using TRIMARIN. However, there are a few exceptions where a partial water change should be carried out before treating the aquarium:

1. In the case of poor water quality. Regular testing with eSHa AQUA-QUICK-TEST can identify water quality problems in time to take corrective action when needed;
2. If you are close to your regular water change;
3. If using any waterconditioners (see general questions: how can I safely add tap water when doing a water change, without adding (too much) water conditioner?);
4. If you have just used or are using another treatment: 2 x 40% water changes should be carried out over a period of two days + appropriate filtering (i.e. carbon).

Replacing some of the water during or after treatment effectively removes some of the treatment. Compensate by adding a proportional amount of medication after a water change.

1. To treat the disease organisms and conditions, use a standard 3 day dose of TRIMARIN. Calculate the volume of your aquarium (only the area occupied by water). You can use the Dosage Calculator to calculate the correct dosage.
2. Add drops of TRIMARIN to your aquarium by holding the bottle upside down and squeezing the pipette (20 drops = 1 ml).

For marine aquariums we strongly recommend to give your fish a dose of MINAROLL after an illness. MINAROLL is a blend of trace elements, vitamins and minerals, designed to keep your fish in the best of health. It stimulates and supports the natural immune defences and it speeds up a full recovery from illness. It can also be used in freshwater aquariums.

We do not recommend using other eSHa products while using TRIMARIN.

Never combine eSHa products with products from other brands, unless the manufacturer specifically states that it is safe to do so.