How long does a bottle of PraziPro last?

niles1967 · 08/17/2009, 02:28 PM

I have had a bottle of Prazipro for about two years. I just picked a Blue line angel and it is twitching a lot. Probably flukes. The PraziPro does not show any expiration date. I remember it being clear last time I used it but now it looks milky. Any advice?

danielson1506 · 08/17/2009, 03:36 PM

I wouldn't use it. Mine was semi clear as a new bottle... It's just $10, don't risk it.

flameangel88 · 08/17/2009, 10:15 PM

I remember looking it up but didn't see any expiration on the bottle. I agree for $10-15 for a small bottle it's not worth the risk.

btw--was the purchase local or online? Thanks.

niles1967 · 08/18/2009, 04:37 AM

Thanks for the advice. A new bottle it is. I picked up this fish at NYAquatic. It is only a half hour drive.

Mentat · 08/18/2009, 07:15 AM

Believe Prazipro has a 5 year shelf life. Near bottle's bottom there should be an 8 digit number printed in small black letters. Think the last 4 digits refer to MO/YR; but recommend you contact Hikari (phone and email on bottle) and talk to tech to verify.

flameangel88 · 08/18/2009, 07:22 AM

First time I bought the big bottle and took over two years to finished (that can be a good thing for NOT having to use so much) and after that I went with the 4oz bottle.

The numbers printed on a recent 4oz bottle is ARG 10070805, I hope it doesn't mean this was produced in 2005.

niles1967 · 08/18/2009, 02:24 PM

My last 4 digits are 0801. I sure hope that isn't 2001. I am going to the LFS right now to get a new bottle.

Mentat · 08/19/2009, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mentat
Believe Prazipro has a 5 year shelf life. Near bottle's bottom there should be an 8 digit number printed in small black letters. Think the last 4 digits refer to MO/YR; but recommend you contact Hikari (phone and email on bottle) and talk to tech to verify.

Just talked to tech at Hikary and the 8 digit number breaks out as follows: MO/DATE/YR (2 digit)/Lot No.

So both Flameangel88 and your bottles were made in 2008 and are good, remember to shake well prior to use. Sorry for confusion, my last Prazy bottle had some repeating numbers and it threw me off.

flameangel88 · 08/19/2009, 02:34 PM

Mentat: thanks for the info.

niles1967 · 08/19/2009, 05:05 PM

Great info. Thanks Mentat. Anyone interested in buying a slightly used bottle of PraziPro? lol.

08/17/2009, 02:28 PM	#1
niles1967 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 319	How long does a bottle of PraziPro last? I have had a bottle of Prazipro for about two years. I just picked a Blue line angel and it is twitching a lot. Probably flukes. The PraziPro does not show any expiration date. I remember it being clear last time I used it but now it looks milky. Any advice?

08/18/2009, 04:37 AM	#4
niles1967 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 319	Thanks for the advice. A new bottle it is. I picked up this fish at NYAquatic. It is only a half hour drive. __________________ 350g f/o angels, tangs, triggers Current Tank Info: 350 f/o angels tangs

08/18/2009, 02:24 PM	#7
niles1967 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 319	My last 4 digits are 0801. I sure hope that isn't 2001. I am going to the LFS right now to get a new bottle. __________________ 350g f/o angels, tangs, triggers Current Tank Info: 350 f/o angels tangs

08/19/2009, 05:05 PM	#10
niles1967 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 319	Great info. Thanks Mentat. Anyone interested in buying a slightly used bottle of PraziPro? lol. __________________ 350g f/o angels, tangs, triggers Current Tank Info: 350 f/o angels tangs

08/17/2009, 03:36 PM	#2
danielson1506 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NC Posts: 82	I wouldn't use it. Mine was semi clear as a new bottle... It's just $10, don't risk it.

08/17/2009, 10:15 PM	#3
flameangel88 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 3,998	I remember looking it up but didn't see any expiration on the bottle. I agree for $10-15 for a small bottle it's not worth the risk. btw--was the purchase local or online? Thanks.

08/18/2009, 07:15 AM	#5
Mentat Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Virginia Beach, VA USA Posts: 1,173	Believe Prazipro has a 5 year shelf life. Near bottle's bottom there should be an 8 digit number printed in small black letters. Think the last 4 digits refer to MO/YR; but recommend you contact Hikari (phone and email on bottle) and talk to tech to verify.

08/18/2009, 07:22 AM	#6
flameangel88 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 3,998	First time I bought the big bottle and took over two years to finished (that can be a good thing for NOT having to use so much) and after that I went with the 4oz bottle. The numbers printed on a recent 4oz bottle is ARG 10070805, I hope it doesn't mean this was produced in 2005.

08/19/2009, 02:34 PM	#9
flameangel88 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 3,998	Mentat: thanks for the info.