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Fish care (24 posts / 2,952 views)
Rocksteady
Posts: 53
Post #1 2 Jul 2020 18:42
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Hi, I'd like peoples views on the most effective product for taking care of a carp's mouth after being hooked. I could see bonjella actually remaining at the site for a little while. The bottle/spray I've been using has nearly run out and the label is mashed so I can't see what brand it was. My reason for asking is that I had a conversation some time ago with a guy who works in a tropical fish shop. He recommended something which I can't remember and didn't think the stuff I'd had from a tackle shop was likely to be doing the job. so, what do you all use? Any suggestions welcomed, and thanks in advance for any replies.
Chuffy Chuffy
Posts: 6,794
Post #2 2 Jul 2020 18:44
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In reply to Post #1
Propolis is the best stuff I've used
Rocksteady
Posts: 53
Post #3 2 Jul 2020 18:45
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In reply to Post #2
Cheers for the quick reply. Is this something I can get in a tackle shop? Not heard of it before
CarpCodger71 CarpCodger71
Posts: 2,775
Post #4 2 Jul 2020 18:48
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In reply to Post #3
Holland and Barrett is where I normally buy mine
Now Buy one get one half price
lilharbs lilharbs
Posts: 1,630
Post #5 2 Jul 2020 22:18
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In reply to Post #2
This is THE stuff 👌
mal mal
Posts: 8,986
Post #6 2 Jul 2020 23:03
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In reply to Post #2


good stuff - I used to carry Klin-ik with me always but chuffy's suggestion is better i think
Rocksteady
Posts: 53
Post #7 2 Jul 2020 23:42
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In reply to Post #6
Thanks for the replies guys. Yeah, Klinik is the one I have which I'm running out of. Looked at holland and barrett link. Stupid question...... I guess i'm looking for Comvita Propolis Oral Spray? Or am I putting a lozenge in the carp's mouth?
braders1978 braders1978
Posts: 18,225
Post #8 2 Jul 2020 23:46
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In reply to Post #7
No they sell the liquid,Bee Health Propolis liquid 30ml £5.39 buy one get one half price
Rocksteady
Posts: 53
Post #9 3 Jul 2020 02:00
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In reply to Post #8
Cheers braders. Would have got the wrong thing.
Chuffy Chuffy
Posts: 6,794
Post #10 3 Jul 2020 09:28
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I have had the H&B stuff which is great but I got fed up with the dropper dispenser so just got a bottle of this LINK which is probably exactly the same stuff, I just find the bottle it comes in far more user friendly
Tinhead Tinhead
Posts: 17,104
Post #11 3 Jul 2020 10:13
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In reply to Post #10
Not used this myself but rather than leave the house I wouldn't mind betting this will do the job
LINK
jackal jackal
Posts: 107
Post #12 3 Jul 2020 13:52
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Braders,

That is really helpful, thanks. I have bought some online, so will be interested to see what it is like.
vossy1 vossy1
MODERATORMOD
Posts: 9,335
Post #13 3 Jul 2020 14:27
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In reply to Post #10
On a syndi I was on we had to use that brands Ulcer swab to clean the wound and Propolis to seal it.

The Propolis content is 25% weight in volume but the H&B is 50%, I wonder if this is for a particular reason?

Chuffy Chuffy
Posts: 6,794
Post #14 3 Jul 2020 14:42
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In reply to Post #12
yes Bradders, that's really helpful, the rest of you, **** off!
vossy1 vossy1
MODERATORMOD
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Post #15 3 Jul 2020 14:48
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I use the H&B stuff too, like you the original bottle was useless, so I bought some plastic dropper bottles of Ebay for it, the sort that Klinik used to come in, behaved perfectly well for a fair few years, went out the other day after not being out for a year...you guessed it...leaked all over the landing mat pocket. The father in law used the original bottle from H&B but put it in a tupperware box with some cotton wool buds, it leaked shortly afterwards.

Moral of story, unless you want brown dye everywhere bag it...cheap camo effect though I suppose if not
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