Aqua Meds

07/29/2026

Check out Tower Koi Farm for your Aqua Meds need if you live in Puerto Rico!

En Arecibo, PR. También hacemos envíos por correo.

05/12/2026

Would you like to get one of these cool trophies? All you have to do is enter and WIN at the Sea Side Aquatics Koi Show. For more information https://www.seasideaquatics.com/blogs/?p=2815 It is this coming saturday 5/16 so you better hurry and reserve your tank now!

05/08/2026

If you happen to be lucky enough to live in Puerto Rico please visit with my friends at Tower Koi Farm. They have all of my products and many others as well as Japanese koi!

📌📌📌ÁREA METRO APROVECHA!!!!
FECHA DE ENTREGA: 20 MAYO📌📌📌

🌊🐟 ¡TODO PARA TU ESTANQUE Y TUS KOI EN UN SOLO LUGAR! 🐟🌊

Tengo disponible:

✅ Bombas de agua
✅ Bombas de oxígeno
✅ Filtros y materiales filtrantes
✅ Productos de la prestigiosa línea AquaMeds
✅ Tratamientos para agua
✅ Bacterias beneficiosas
✅ Accesorios y mucho más

💧 Mantén tu estanque limpio, saludable y con excelente calidad de agua para tus koi.

✨ Productos eficientes, seguros y con excelente rendimiento para tu dinero.

📍Arecibo, Puerto Rico
(787) 567-4400
📦 Hacemos envíos por correo

05/08/2026

Thanks for the kind words!

Aqua Meds® specializes in formulating vital koi health care treatment and beneficial pond bacteria water treatment that target specific koi diseases in garden pond fish, and goldfish.

03/30/2026

FlukeGuard: When You Need a Stronger Approach to Flukes.
Aqua Prazi is our first recommendation for fluke treatment and it works extremely well in most situations. But occasionally koi keepers run into cases where flukes persist — repeat infestations, stubborn cases that do not fully resolve, or situations where a different treatment approach is needed. That is where FlukeGuard comes in.
FlukeGuard offers an alternative active ingredient for fluke treatment, giving you a second option when you need it. Having both in your arsenal means you are not left without a solution if one treatment does not get the job done completely.
A few situations where FlukeGuard makes sense:
You have treated with Aqua Prazi and are still seeing flashing or gill irritation after the recommended treatment period.
You are dealing with a new fish introduction and want a different treatment protocol for quarantine.
You have a history of persistent fluke problems in your pond and want to rotate treatments.
The goal is always healthy fish. Sometimes that means having more than one tool available. Knowing when to use each one is part of being a prepared koi keeper.
Shop FlukeGuard at the link in bio or ask us in the comments if you have questions about which treatment is right for your situation.

03/26/2026

Your Koi Are Talking to You. Are You Listening?
One of the most valuable skills a koi keeper can develop has nothing to do with water chemistry or medications. It is simply learning to read your fish. Koi communicate through behavior, and once you know what to look for, you can catch problems early — sometimes before they become serious.
Here is a quick guide to what common behaviors actually mean:
Flashing or rubbing against rocks or the pond bottom — This is your fish trying to scratch an itch. External parasites like flukes or fish lice are usually the cause. Do not ignore this.
Clamped fins — Fins held tight against the body are a stress signal. Could be parasites, poor water quality, or the early stages of illness. Investigate immediately.
Jumping — Occasional jumping can be normal, but repeated jumping is often a sign of skin irritation from parasites or water quality issues.
Lethargy or sitting on the bottom — A fish that is not moving with the group or is sitting on the bottom is telling you something is wrong. Check your water parameters first, then consider parasites or bacterial infection.
Gasping at the surface — Usually an oxygen or gill issue. Check aeration, water temperature, and consider gill flukes.
Loss of appetite — One of the first signs that something is off. A fish that stops eating is worth watching closely.
The key is knowing what is normal for your pond. Spend a few minutes each day just watching your fish. It is the cheapest and most effective diagnostic tool you have.
Questions about what you are seeing in your pond? Drop them in the comments — we are happy to help.

03/23/2026

Flukes Are Already in Your Pond. Here Is How to Deal With Them.
If your koi are flashing, rubbing against rocks, or showing rapid gill movement, there is a good chance flukes are the culprit. Gill flukes and body flukes are among the most common parasites koi keepers deal with every spring — and they are often present before you ever see obvious symptoms.
The tricky part is that by the time your fish look visibly stressed, the infestation can already be significant. This is why early spring treatment makes such a difference.
Aqua Prazi has been the gold standard for fluke treatment in the koi hobby for years. It is highly effective against both gill and body flukes, easy to dose, and safe for your fish and your filter bacteria when used as directed.
If you are seeing any of these signs, do not wait:
Flashing or rubbing against surfaces
Rapid or labored gill movement
Excess mucus on the body
Lethargy or loss of appetite
Clamped fins
Spring is the time to treat. Waiting until summer means treating already-stressed fish in warmer, lower-oxygen water. Get ahead of it now.
Shop Aqua Prazi at the link in bio or ask us in the comments if you have questions about your treatment protocol.

03/19/2026

Spring Pond Startup Checklist — Don't Skip Step 4.
Every spring we see the same mistakes. Keepers rush to get their ponds going and end up dealing with sick fish by May. Follow this checklist and start your season right:
Step 1 — Check your filter. Clean or replace filter media that sat dormant all winter. Beneficial bacteria may need to be reestablished.
Step 2 — Do a partial water change. Fresh, dechlorinated water before your fish become fully active.
Step 3 — Test your water. Check ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, and pH before you do anything else.
Step 4 — Observe your fish before feeding. Watch for flashing, rubbing, clamped fins, or lethargy. Parasites wake up before your koi do. Treat if needed.
Step 5 — Resume feeding slowly. Only when water temps are consistently above 55 degrees. Start with a wheat germ diet.
Step 6 — Check your aeration. Make sure pumps and aerators are running properly heading into warmer months.
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What step do you always forget? Tell us in the comments.