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US brand names:AQUI-S, Clove Oil
Eugenol (Clove Oil) is dosed at 1 mg/L transport water (85% w/w eugenol) Immersion (bath) single addition to transport water in bettas, per Sintuprom C, Nuchchanart W, Dokkaew S, Aranyakanont C, Ploypan R, Shinn AP, Wongwaradechkul R, Dinh-Hung N, Dong HT, Chatchaiphan S. Effects of clove oil concentrations on blood chemistry and stress-related gene expression in Siamese fighting fish (Betta splendens) during transportation. Front Vet Sci. 2024;11:1392413. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Phenylpropanoid that blocks sodium and calcium channels in neural tissue. Provides sedation and anesthesia when absorbed through gills.
Fish and amphibians. Mix with ethanol before adding to water (not water-soluble). Narrow margin between anesthesia and death in some species. Monitor opercular rate.
Species references:All Betta (Siamese fighting fish) drugs
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