--- product_id: 50069554 title: "Vetark Aqua-Sed" brand: "vetark" price: "€ 42.26" currency: EUR in_stock: true category: "Vetark" url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/50069554-vetark-aqua-sed store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # Long expiry for reliable use 2-phenoxyethanol active ingredient UK manufactured, licensed medicine Vetark Aqua-Sed **Brand:** vetark **Price:** € 42.26 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🐟 Sedate or say goodbye—professional fish care made simple ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Vetark Aqua-Sed by vetark - **How much does it cost?** € 42.26 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/50069554-vetark-aqua-sed) ## Best For - vetark enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted vetark brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Long Shelf Life:** Stock up without worry—expiry dates that last - • **Dual-Use Formula:** Safe sedation or humane euthanasia at 4x dose - • **Optimized Fish Care:** Ideal for surgery, microchipping & treatment - • **Precision Dosing Pump:** Effortless, accurate anaesthesia every time - • **Veterinary-Grade Assurance:** Trusted, licensed UK-made medicine ## Overview Vetark Aqua-Sed is a veterinary-formulated anaesthetic and sedative for fish, featuring the proven active ingredient 2-phenoxyethanol. Manufactured in the UK and licensed for aquatic use, it offers precise dosing via an easy-to-use pump. Suitable for both sedation and humane euthanasia (at higher doses), Aqua-Sed supports professional fish handling, surgery, and treatment with long shelf life for dependable performance. ## Description Product Description Aqua-Sed is based on a well-tried and tested active ingredient, 2-phenoxyethanol, Aqua-Sed makes anaesthesia straightforward - easy dosing with a measuring pump. Aqua-Sed is is also suitable for use as a fish euthanasia product (at 4x the normal dose), which will enable fish keepers to humanely euthanase seriously ill or severely injured fish. Before you anaesthetise a fish check it out first, so that you can plan. Fish should be viewed in the water (from above and from the side if possible), assessing their movements and respiratory rate. In general, fish movements are fluid and seeming relatively effortless. The respiratory movements are generally slow and not obvious. ‘Wooden’ movements, or marked respiratory movements should be viewed with suspicion. The skin in general should be smooth and unbroken, haemorrhages may suggest localised scale damage or more serious septicaemic problems. The scales should normally lay flat against the body. Lifting of scales to produce a ‘pine-cone’ effect may be due to localised or generalised fluid build up in the skin or due to abdominal swelling due to ascites (fluid in the belly of the fish). During the overall assessment of the condition of the fish including observation of its respiratory action, gills may be glimpsed partially. In the majority of cases it will be necessary to lightly anaesthetise fish to examine the gills in detail. The gill can be seen by gently lifting the operculum and perhaps using a suitable light source to illuminate the buccal cavity. The gills should normally be a healthy ‘salmon pink’ colour, with clearly demarcated primary lamellae. Anaesthetising fish is fairly easy BUT still isn’t something to be done lightly. Any anaesthetic a carries a risk, sometimes because the animal has an unknown/undiagnosed problem which causes a problem. For this reason we aren’t keen on the common practice of routine anaesthesia of koi carp ‘just to check them out’. That said, there are lots of good reasons eg. surgery/debridement microchipping handling of - valuable fish, dangerous fish, particularly large fish handling broodstock for stripping, blood sampling, treatment etc vaccination by injection For more information on the product or on fish anaesthesia or euthanasia please visit the Vetark website www.vetark.co.uk Directions 1. Use the measuring pump provided to accurately measure the required dosage. 2. Administer the solution to the target fish for anaesthesia or euthanasia purposes. 3. Use the product for ornamental and pond fish that require treatment. P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); Box Contains 1 x 250ml AquaSed with an easy dose pump See more ## Features - Veterinary formulated anaesthetic & sedative for fish - Reliable, licensed medicine - Uk manufacture, long expiry dates ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00AVTACTO | | Batteries Included | No | | Batteries required | No | | Best Sellers Rank | 14,594 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) 3 in Prescription Aquatic Animal Medications | | Breed Recommendation | Large Breeds | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (169) | | Date First Available | 1 Jan. 2013 | | Flavor | Seafood | | Item Form | Liquid | | Item Weight | 310 g | | Item model number | AQS | | Number of Items | 1 | | Package Dimensions | 23.5 x 9.3 x 5.2 cm; 310 g | | Pet Type | Fish and Aquatic | | Quantity | 1 | | Size | 250 ml (Pack of 1) | | Storage Information | Keep Dry | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Vetark - **Liquid volume:** 0.31 Litres - **Item weight:** 0.31 Kilograms - **Item form:** Liquid - **Target species:** Fish ## Images ![Vetark Aqua-Sed - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4172O1x8GlL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Will this work on my crayfish ?** A: Unfortunately, there is no current data on the use of Aqua-Sed in Crayfish. **Q: Is this a suitable purchase for saltwater fish / marine fish or is it purely for freshwater?** A: The Vetark Aqua-Sed can used for anaesthesia or euthanasia in all fish. **Q: What is the shelf life of this product?** A: I'm afraid I don't know. Just had a look at the bottle and it says store in a cool, dry place and use by expiry date on the base, which I couldn't see at all. I've certainly had mine for over 6 months and it still works fine. The only proviso with it is that if used as a euthanasia, increase the dose very slowly from sedative to overdose otherwise the fish don't react well and you don't get the peaceful end you were looking for. **Q: Would this work on African dwarf frogs? I had to euthanise one recently using benzocaine and freezing her but it still felt bad.** A: Ive checked their website and found this information. Q. Can I use Aqua-Sed to sedate amphibians? A. Yes, you can use Aqua-Sed to sedate amphibians at the same dosage as stated for fish, however great care should be taken and under veterinary supervision as the process will take effect much quicker due to the product being absorbed through the skin. 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