{"product_id":"seachem-garlic-guard-250ml","title":"Seachem Garlic Guard – Natural Appetite Stimulant for Fish\n","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeachem Garlic Guard\u003c\/strong\u003e is a concentrated solution of natural garlic specially formulated for marine and freshwater aquariums. Used for decades by aquarists worldwide, Garlic Guard is recognized as one of the most effective tools for stimulating the appetite of picky, convalescent, or newly acquired fish—and as a natural aid against certain external parasites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Available at \u003cstrong\u003eReefSolution in Laval, Quebec\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003e250 mL and 500 mL\u003c\/strong\u003e formats to meet all needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Why Garlic Works on Marine Fish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Garlic contains alliin, which is converted into allicin upon contact with water—a powerful bioactive compound known for its attractant and antiparasitic properties. In an aquarium setting, the smell and taste of garlic act as a powerful food attractant, triggering feeding reflexes even in the most reluctant fish. Many wild reef fish species naturally consume small amounts of garlic in their diet through the invertebrates and algae they graze on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Main Uses of Seachem Garlic Guard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e Appetite Stimulant for Picky Fish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Some species of marine fish—lionfish, angelfish, rabbitfish, surgeonfish, and mandarins—are known for being picky eaters in captivity, especially during the initial acclimation period. Simply soaking their food in a few drops of Garlic Guard before feeding often transforms a fish that refuses to eat into an active and enthusiastic eater within a few days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e Natural Aid Against Parasites\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Garlic allicin is known for its natural antiparasitic properties. Garlic Guard is commonly used as a preventative supplement or to support treatments for marine ich ( \u003cem\u003eCryptocaryon irritans\u003c\/em\u003e ) and velvet worm ( \u003cem\u003eAmyloodinium ocellatum\u003c\/em\u003e ). While Garlic Guard is not a substitute for appropriate drug treatment in severe cases, its regular use in preventative feeding strengthens the natural resistance of fish and can reduce the severity of mild infestations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e Acclimation of New Specimens\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The first few days after introducing a new fish to the aquarium are critical. The stress of transport, quarantine, and adapting to the new environment can completely inhibit feeding behavior for several days. Soaking the food in Garlic Guard during this acclimation period significantly increases the chances that the fish will resume eating quickly, thus reducing stress and strengthening its immune system when it needs it most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e Convalescent Fish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e After illness, medication, or significant stress, fish often lose their appetite during convalescence. Garlic Guard is the ideal tool to restart the feeding of these weakened specimens and accelerate their recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e How to Use Seachem Garlic Guard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eSoaking method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pour the dry (pellets, flakes) or frozen food into a small container, add a few drops of Garlic Guard, let it soak for 2 to 5 minutes, then distribute directly into the aquarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eDosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 to 2 mL per 200 litres of water, or directly onto the food according to the soaking method.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e at every feeding for picky fish, as a preventative measure 2 to 3 times a week for established aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eCompatible\u003c\/strong\u003e with all foods — frozen, freeze-dried, pellets, flakes, dried seaweed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eSafe\u003c\/strong\u003e for corals, invertebrates and shrimp at recommended doses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Formats Available at ReefSolution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003e250 mL\u003c\/strong\u003e — ideal for one or two aquariums, moderate regular use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003e500 mL\u003c\/strong\u003e — best value for money for aquarists who use it daily or on multiple systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Why buy Seachem Garlic Guard from ReefSolution?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eAuthorized Seachem reseller in Canada since 1999\u003c\/strong\u003e — guaranteed authentic product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eField expertise\u003c\/strong\u003e — Stéphane has been using Garlic Guard for years to acclimate delicate fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003ePhysical store in Laval, Quebec\u003c\/strong\u003e — available in-store and online\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eSecure delivery across Canada\u003c\/strong\u003e — liquid-friendly packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eBilingual support\u003c\/strong\u003e — personalized advice in French and English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Seachem","offers":[{"title":"250ml.","offer_id":44985895026859,"sku":"000116017602","price":13.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500ml.","offer_id":44985895059627,"sku":"000116017305","price":20.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/7108\/1899\/products\/20203_fb678a90-35b8-4a64-abf1-61bb33b8eac7.jpg?v=1713795871","url":"https:\/\/reefsolution.com\/en\/products\/seachem-garlic-guard-250ml","provider":"Aquarium ReefSolution inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}