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CoralCure Product Information

Please note that only professional research teams seeking to treat against SCTLD or other coral diseases in the wild may order ointment.

If you are a research team who wishes to purchase ointment, email Research@OceanAlchemists.com for the order password. 

CoralCure SCTLD Instructions

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CoralCure BBD Instructions

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Download CoralCure SCTLD SDS​

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CoralCure Universal Putty Instructions

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CoralCure SCTLD -  Base2B Information

General Information

  • Our coral ointment, currently referred to as CoralCure Ointment Base2B, can be mixed with Amoxicillin Trihydrate to treat SCTLD at the diseased margin of coral at a success rate of ~85%. These results could vary depending on the specific activity of the disease in each region as this information about the disease is currently unknown. 

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  • Amoxicillin Trihydrate must be purchased separately and mixed into the ointment in a laboratory setting by the disease strike team operating under an approved permit.​

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  • The ointment is designed to adhere to the coral disease margin and release the Amoxicillin into the coral at a fixed dosage rate over approximately 3 days which has proven to be the most effective release rate for Amoxicillin. 

 

Ointment Care Instructions

  • Store jars of CoralCure Ointment Base2B in a refrigerator

 

  • Each jar contains either 400g or 2kgs of coral ointment placebo base

 

  • Product shelf life is a minimum of 6 months but can be used as long as the product is pliable. If the solvent in the ointment evaporates, it will allow the polymers in the ointment matrix to vulcanize and the product will begin to harden. If ointment is hard or crusty, do not use.

 

  • Do not freeze or heat coral ointment as it may alter the physical properties of the ointment

 

  • When taking product onto a boat, place ointments into a cooler with ice for optimal transport

Amoxicillin Instructions

  • Amoxicillin must be purchased separately and mixed into ointment base on the same day as application. Once Amoxicillin is added to the ointment base, it will begin to degrade at a rate of approximately 2% per day.

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  • Amoxicillin is part of the Beta-Lactam class of antibiotics which are potent allergens: Do not allow anyone on your team to work with this product if they are allergic to the Beta-Lactam class of antibiotics!

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  • Add Amoxicillin Trihydrate from the approved source into the ointment base at a 1:8 ratio of Amoxicillin to ointment; this equates to 50g of Amoxicillin per 400g jar or 250g of Amoxicillin per 2kg jar of placebo Base2B ointment . Mix well for a minimum of 5 minutes.

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  • If you are in the united states or US territories, you can obtain Amoxicillin at $310/kg from FTFFA. Email Jake FTFFACOOP@gmail.com with the amount needed and your shipping address. Be sure to mention Ocean Alchemists to use our membership account.

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  • If you are using a Veterinarian to obtain Amoxicillin be sure to request Amoxicillin Trihydrate.

Ointment Application Information

  • Upon successful incorporation of Amoxicillin into CoralCure Ointment Base2B, load ointment into
    50cc catheter syringes with a spoon or other utensil for application onto corals. Purchase Syringes Here.

 

  • For thicker applications, cut the tip off of the syringes to increase the opening diameter.

 

  • Ointment is designed to stick to the skeleton of the coral only, not the living tissue. Apply ointment only along the lesion lines of the disease. Any tissue underneath the ointment application will be lost. Do not apply ointment to healthy coral tissue.

 

  • If necessary, removal of any non-coral growth from the skeletal tissue by use of a scrub brush often provides better adhesion results.

 

  • Product is designed to release Amoxicillin over the course of 3 days, after 3 days the ointment can be removed from the coral if your team desires.

 CoralCure SCTLD Amount Needed & Ointment Cost

  • The cost is $50/ 400g jar of ointment + shipping or $225/ 2kg jar of ointment + shipping. 

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  • 1 gram of ointment = 5 linear cms to treatment

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  • 1 - 400g jar of ointment ~= 20 m (65.5ft) of treatment and 1 - 2kg jar of ointment ~= 100m (328ft) of treatment

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  • 1 - 400g jar of ointment = 6-8 syringes = approximately 6-18 corals (on average, depending on size of corals)
    1 - 2kg jar of ointment =  30-40 syringes = approximately 30-90 corals (on average, depending on size of corals)    ​    ​

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  • A good rule of thumb is ~3 syringes per diver/dive and there are 8 syringes per 400g jar. So if you are planning a trip you can use the following formula to determine the amount of jars needed.

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          (3 syringes/diver * Number of divers * Number of dives/day * Number of days) / (8 syringes /jar)  = Number of 400g Jars needed

          (Divide that final number by 5 if you prefer the 2kg jars)  

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           For example, 12 divers doing 2 dives a day for 5 days will need:

            (3 * 12 * 2 * 5)/ (8) = 45 - 400g Jars which is equal to 9 - 2kg Jars

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          *Please note that experienced dive teams may work faster and apply more syringes per dive

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  • Most orders can be received in 1-2 weeks. We do prefer to ship on Mondays to give the shipment the full week to arrive. Shipping is calculated using a discounted FedEx International Priority price at checkout. 

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  • Syringes must be purchased separately from Amazon and cost $26 for 50 syringes. You will need 8 syringes per 400g jar or 40 syringes per 2kg jar. 

CoralCure Black Band Disease Information

General Information

  • CoralCure Black Band Disease has proven to be 100% effective against Black Band Disease in small scale in-situ studies.

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  • This product is biodegradable and contains natural antibacterial active ingredients

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  • This product already contains the active ingredients and does not require any mixing

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  • Ingredients are proprietary from public knowledge for the safety of the coral, however we will work with each group to obtain permitting rights which can include divulging the ingredients under an signed NDA.

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  • Some studies indicate that this product may be effective against SCTLD as well, further results are pending.

 

Ointment Care Instructions

  • Ointment can be stored at room temperature

 

  • Do not allow product to exceed 120â—¦F

 

  • Product shelf life is a minimum of 6 months. Do not use if the product has undergone a color change.

 

  • Once opened minimize air exposure of product by tying off the casing with a zip tie​

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  • When taking product onto a boat, place ointments into a cooler with ice for optimal transport

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Application Instructions

  • Extrude product from the ointment gun

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  • Apply ointment strip over top of the disease margin, making sure to cover the entire black band with a small amount of ointment overlap into both the healthy tissue on one side and the exposed skeleton on the other.​​

 

  • For best results start by placing the ointment on the healthy tissue side and gently press the edge of the ointment application into the tissue making sure there are no gaps in the application. Then do the same pressing method into the exposed skeleton side of the application. Continue until entire band is covered.

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  • If the exposed skeleton has algae growth, it is best to remove this with a small scrub brush as the ointment will have poor adhesion onto the algae. 

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  • Please note: all healthy tissue underneath the treatment will be lost, however since the cyanobacteria in BBD is highly mobile, it is important to have a reasonable amount of overlap into the healthy tissue.

Equipment Instructions

  • CoralCure BBD must be applied with a special caulk gun which can be purchased here

 

  • For best application use the 3D printed application tip

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  • Remove the tip by unscrewing the tip retention ring and pull out the plunger

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  • Cut one end of the ointment tube open and load it into the sausage gun, open side facing the opening of the gun

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  • Attach the application tip and screw on the retention ring, the product is ready to use

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  • Equipment MUST be dipped in a cleaning solution in order to avoid rusting. The addition of vinegar to your regular dive cleaning solution is recommended. 

 

  • Product can be cleaned with hot water and soap

CoralCure Universal Putty Information

General Information

  • This product is designed specifically for use in ex-situ applications like lab based nurseries and aquariums.

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  • This product does not contain any active ingredients and can be mixed with a wide variety of actives to fit specific treatment needs.

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  • This product is biodegradable and non-toxic

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  • This product can also be used without any active ingredient on the cut tissue of coral fragments to prevent infection and predation on the exposed tissue. â€‹

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Ointment Care Instructions

  • Ointment can be stored at room temperature

 

  • Do not allow product to exceed 40â—¦C or 104â—¦F

 

  • Product shelf life is a minimum of 6 months. Do not use if the product has undergone a color change.

 

  • Once opened minimize air exposure.

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  • Once active ingredients have been mixed in, the product should be kept in a cool dark area such a cupboard. Do not refrigerate as this will cause condensation. Product with active ingredient mixed in will only have ~1-2 week shelf life. 

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Mixing Instructions

  • Measure out the amount of CoralCure Placebo Putty needed for the application

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  • Measure out the active ingredient that is intended to be mixed into the putty

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  • For Amoxicillin this will be a 1:8 ratio of Amoxicillin to putty

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  • Example: for 10g of putty, weight out 1.25g of Amoxicillin

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  • Press the putty into the active ingredient so that some of the active ingredient sticks to the putty

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  • Fold the putty over top of the active ingredient and knead the mixture between your fingers until it feels evenly dispersed throughout the putty. Repeat until all active ingredient has been incorporated. Continue to mix for an additional 3 minutes.

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  • Product can now be rolled into cylinder for application onto a coral. Alternatively, the product can be loaded into a syringe in order to create a more consistent diameter of application.

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  • If necessary, use a small rod to poke through the tip of the syringe to the bottom of the product to remove any air in the syringe.

Application Instructions

  • Apply the product along the lesion line of the disease making sure to cover all diseased tissue with a small overlap into the healthy tissue.

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  • Please note that all tissue covered will be lost to the treatment.

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  • The application of ointment can be removed after 3 days. However coral tissue can regrow over the application if you do not wish to remove it. 

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