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Ammonium Compound
Name given to a group of compounds that exhibit certain chemical qualities. Includes Hyamine 3500 and Benzalkonium chloride which are used or the treatment of bacterial gill disease. |
Quick Lime
Common name given to Calcium Hydroxide and also sometimes other very
strong limes. See lime |
Quicklime #2
Used as a herbicide to control the development of floating
algal
masses. Administration as required to raise the pH of the water to 10.2.
Will cause damage/mortality to fish and other animal stocks. |
Quinaldine
Anaesthetic used as a bath. Typical concentration - 50mg/l. |
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