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eSHa Exit Dose Calculator

The specialist for White Spot (Ich) and Velvet.

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Stop the Scratching

White Spot (Ich) is every fish keeper's worst nightmare. It spreads like wildfire and can wipe out an entire tank in days if left untreated. eSHa Exit is one of the few medications that successfully handles both standard White Spot and the more resistant "Super-Ich" strains found in modern imports.

How Exit Works

eSHa Exit doesn't just wait for the parasite to leave the fish's body. It acts on the "swimmer" stage (theronts) in the water, preventing them from re-infecting your fish. It's also remarkably effective against Velvet (Oodinium), which often is mistaken for Ich but looks more like a fine gold dust.

Expert Tip: Unlike many Ich meds, eSHa Exit does NOT require you to raise the tank temperature. This is great for cold-water fish like Goldfish or sensitive species that can't handle high heat.

Dosing Correctly

Don't stop when the spots disappear! Ich parasites have a complex lifecycle. Even if the fish look clean, there are likely thousands of "invisible" parasites still in the gravel or water. Always complete the full 3-day course, and consider an extra dose on Day 4 and 5 for particularly bad cases.

Safe for Everyone

One of the biggest benefits of eSHa Exit is its safety. In my experience, it's safe for invertebrates like snails and shrimp, and it won't harm your plants or your biological filter. This makes it a perfect "whole-tank" treatment.

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Richard James

Written by Richard James

Aquarist and author specializing in disease prevention and treatment. Keeping your aquarium healthy one drop at a time.

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