NovAqua provides a protective colloid coating on a fish's body when the natural slime has been removed due to injury, disease or rough handling. The coating acts like an invisible bandage, providing a barrier against serious loss of internal fluids and electrolytes and protects damaged areas of the body against external toxins and disease causing organisms. To learn more about the protective colloid coating on a fish's body, please read the Kordon article:
NovAqua aids in concentrating certain drugs and antibacterials at the diseased or damaged site.
NovAqua detoxifies heavy metals and is capable of eliminating free copper ions from solution. (see Kordon Article "The Importance of Removing Heavy Metals From Aquariums and Ponds")
NovAqua contains cations and anions that are required by freshwater fishes. Freshwater fishes remove these ions from water via the gills. The need by fish for these ions is increased during times of stress.
NovAqua also neutralizes chlorine (free and combined). Its buffering action is designed to assist aquatic organisms in adapting to new environments and to prevent pH shock.
The Advantages of Using NovAqua are:
Provides a protective colloid coating on the fish's body that repels viruses and bacteria
NovAqua utilizes a unique system for supplying fishes with a protective synthetic film "slime coating" which forms rapidly on damaged areas. As the fish recovers, the natural slime layer is replaced and the synthetic coat is sloughed off the fish's body. The action of NovAqua results in a "bandaging effect" on the body of the fish. The action of this coat provides a barrier against serious loss of internal fluids and electrolytes and protects damaged areas of the body against external toxins and disease causing organisms. NovAqua also aids in concentrating certain drugs and antibacterials at the diseased or damaged site. For further information see Kordon Article "The Truth About Fish Slime Coatings".
Neutralizes chlorine, iodine and chloramine
NovAqua contains a two-component system which neutralizes free and combined chlorine (chloramine) and iodine in water. NovAqua is designed to neutralize up to 3.75 ppm of chlorine (free and combined). As a dechlorinator alone, NovAqua out-performs the majority of the best selling dechlorinators on the market. In turn, it is outperformed by Kordon's NovAqua+ which dechlorinates 6.0 ppm of chlorine (free and combined).
Buffers Fresh water
NovAqua contains a high capacity buffering system that is active in fresh water. This system buffers fresh water away from extreme fluctuations in pH as the water is exposed to the air, rapidly changing in pH as carbon dioxide is released from the water and oxygen is absorbed into the water. This temporary buffering action is designed to assist aquatic organisms in adapting to new environments and to prevent pH shock. After the temporary buffering the water stabilizes at its natural pH level. For more information on the importance on temporary buffering, see the Kordon article: The Importance of Buffering Tap Water For Aquariums And Ponds
Detoxifies Heavy Metals
Including copper, zinc, iron, brass, bronze, lead, and arsenic. NovAqua detoxifies heavy metals that even in low concentrations can be toxic to many aquatic organisms. Toxic metal ions in water can come from various sources including home plumbing, medications, lead placed in the aquarium, etc. The detoxifying process of NovAqua precipitates the metal ions into harmless compounds rather than chelating them. NovAqua is fully capable of precipitating free copper ions (Cu++) from solution, up to 1.17 ppm. NovAqua forms a unique insoluble, polymeric salt with heavy metals that is stable under conditions of both high and low pH. This is a notable advantage over other products that rely strictly upon the chelating process. Such chelates are unstable, pH dependent, and can exchange their "bound" metal ion for another, releasing toxic ions into the water. (see Kordon Article "The Importance of Removing Heavy Metals From Aquariums and Ponds")
Increases Available Electrolytes
NovAqua contains elements (cations and anions) that are required by freshwater fishes. Marine fishes obtain their required ions by "drinking seawater", however, freshwater fishes do not. Freshwater fishes selectively remove required ions from water via the gills. The need for certain ions is increased during times of stress. NovAqua provides the electrolytes needed during periods of damage and shock in freshwater fishes. This is particularly important in "soft water" low in elements, and other water sources that are essentially just hydrogen dioxide, such as some bottled waters, RO (reverse osmosis) water, distilled water, DI (dionized) water. NovAqua makes it possible to use these water sources for fresh water without undue stress on the fishes and other aquatic organisms.
Reduces Toxicity of Nitrite
Novaqua's special ingredients help reduce the toxic effects of nitrite by blocking the uptake of nitrite by the animal. To remove all of the toxic nitrogen compounds, including nitrites and nitrates, the use of Kordon's AmQuel+ is recommended.
STANDARD DOSAGE
The Standard Dosage for Kordon NovAqua is the same as for Kordon's other liquid water conditioners, 2 drops per gallon, one teaspoonful (5 mL) per ten gallons, one fluid ounce per 60 gallons (29.5 mL). (See Kordon Article "Standard Dose for Liquid Treatments")
SPECIFICATIONS
Contains a buffering system, synthetic polymers, reducing agents (dechlorinators), electrolytes, product stabilizers, Edetates for heavy metals removal. Note: None of the NovAqua products, now or in the past, contain any phosphates.
Does NovAqua Contain Any Amines?
We have received questions about whether this product contains any amines. It does not contain any amines in any form. For further information see the Kordon Article "Questions About Water Conditioners That Contain Amines And Ion Exchange Resins".
STABILITY
Properly stored, NovAqua is stable for up to 5 years in solution. NovAqua must not be frozen. If the product is suspected of being frozen, inspect the contents for evidence of crystals. If crystals have formed, the product should be discarded. Normally NovAqua should have a clear to slightly cloudy appearance. Do not use if it has a milky appearance. NovAqua does not become toxic with age or freezing, but its effectiveness is reduced.
COMPATIBILITIES
Kordon's NovAqua is compatible with the majority of non oxidizing medications used in the control of fish diseases. NovAqua will precipitate ionic (non-chelated) copper but will react only slowly with chelated coppers. This product is safe for use in established aquaria and will not interfere in normal biological filtration.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NovAqua is not a medication nor chemotherapeutic agent and is not indicated for any specific disease. Its intended use is as a multipurpose water conditioner.
CAUTIONS
No cautions are required in the use of this product. NovAqua does not reach toxic levels with regular use or even upon accidental or purposeful over dosage.
SUGGESTED USAGE
The use of NovAqua is suggested for the following conditions at the rate of a Standard Dose of 1 teaspoon per 10 gallons of water: For further information see the Kordon article "Standard Dose For Liquid Treatments".
New Aquariums.
Use at recommended dosage, or higher if needed to remove heavy metals. Add to the water when setting up a new tank, before the fish are added. Add to new water each time a water change is made. If water is suspected of containing chloramines (a complex of chlorine and ammonia) or ammonia, the following procedure should be used to protect your fish and invertebrates:(1) Add NovAqua to protect the fish from stress, add a protective slime coat and prevent shock; (2) Add Kordon's AmQuel®+ [hyperlink] to remove ammonia and chloramines from the water.
Fish and invertebrate shipping/receiving.
NovAqua can be added to the shipping water before fish or invertebrates are shipped and after receiving. The use of NovAqua will reduce stress, osmotic shock and possible chemical poisoning. The use of NovAqua also reduces the probability of infection and increases the chances of recovery. It is recommended that Kordon's AmQuel also be added to shipping water to reduce toxic effects of free ammonia during shipping.
Fish transport from shops.
The use of NovAqua will reduce stress and osmotic shock. Use at the recommended dosage (10 drops will treat 1 gallon). Add to the water in plastic bags containing the fish before transporting from shop to home aquaria.
Transportation of Aquarium plants.
Mix a solution of NovAqua as directed under "Suggested Usage". Dip each plant into the solution. Wrap for shipment. NovAqua acts as a humectant, holding moisture in the plants over extended periods of shipment.
Field collections.
Fewer losses will be incurred due to stress, osmotic shock and chemical poisoning if newly captured specimens are transferred immediately to water pre-treated at the normal dose with NovAqua.
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Fluid Ounces |
Treats: |
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31101 |
1/4oz |
bottle - treats 15 gallons |
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31111 |
1oz |
bottle - treats 60 gallons |
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31144 |
4oz |
bottle - treats 240 gallons |
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31148 |
8oz |
bottle - treats 480 gallons |
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31156 |
16oz |
bottle - treats 960 gallons |
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31161 |
1 Gallon |
jug - treats 7,693 gallons |
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31175 |
5 Gallons |
box - treats 38,465 gallons |
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