ContactAdd 5 ml. for each 10 gallons of aquarium water.
Double the dose to replace slime coat and to repair damaged skin and fins.
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INTRODUCTION
Stress is an important issue in the successful husbandry of captive fish and is often
used as an indicator of health and welfare. Husbandry practices can impose stress
on fish including handling, grading, transportation and poor management of water
quality. Exposure to stress evokes a series of physiological responses in fish, the
primary response involving the release of stress hormones into the circulatory sys-
tem. The principal corticosteroid released is cortisol. This is excreted via branchial
and urinary pathways, and can therefore be measured using non-invasive methods
through water sampling. Currently a commercial product STRESS COAT is avail-
able for use with ornamental fish (both in the trade and for pet owners). This 0.03 product includes a botanical extract of the plant Aloe barbadensis and is frequently
0.07 40% stress
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used during transportation, water changes and when setting up an aquarium. Its primary use is as a water conditioner; however, anecdotal evidence has suggested it may also have a role in managing the stress response in fish.
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