---
product_id: 200252489
title: "Hexamita"
brand: "esha"
price: "$U1576"
currency: UYU
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
url: https://www.desertcart.uy/products/200252489-hexamita
store_origin: UY
region: Uruguay
---

# Safe for tropical freshwater fish like Discus Protects beneficial filter bacteria & plants Broad-spectrum parasite & bacteria defense Hexamita

**Brand:** esha
**Price:** $U1576
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🛡️ Defend your aquatic kingdom with eSHa Hexamita—because your fish deserve the best!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Hexamita by esha
- **How much does it cost?** $U1576 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.uy](https://www.desertcart.uy/products/200252489-hexamita)

## Best For

- esha enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted esha brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Early Detection Support:** Helps manage hidden infections before visible symptoms escalate
- • **Easy & Safe Application:** Clear instructions with no harmful residues—keeps your tank luminous and healthy
- • **Aquarium Ecosystem Friendly:** Preserves filter bacteria and aquatic plants while treating infections
- • **Trusted Tropical Fish Remedy:** Clinically effective for Discus and other tropical freshwater species
- • **Comprehensive Parasite Shield:** Targets hexamita, octomitus, gill worms & more for total fish health

## Overview

eSHa Hexamita is a specialized 20ml treatment designed to combat hexamita, octomitus (hole disease), fungal growth, and bacterial infections in tropical freshwater fish such as Discus. It effectively targets common parasites and diseases including gill worms, skin infections, and internal bacterial issues, while safeguarding beneficial filter bacteria and aquatic plants. Trusted by aquarists for its safe, easy-to-use formula, it helps prevent unnoticed infections and promotes a vibrant, healthy aquarium environment.

## Description

eSHa HEXAMITA Areas of use: In case of infestation with hexamita, octomitus (hole disease), mould formation and bacterial infections. eSHa HEXAMITA helps against a wide range of parasites responsible for many diseases and diseases. The infections that affect discus are usually the same that also damage other tropical freshwater fish. The most common are gill worms, intestinal problems and skin infections. eSHa HEXAMITA treats these problems as well as most other common Fish diseases, including fungi (cotton wool, whitish or cloudy skin covering). and internal and external bacterial infections (such as fin rot, cloudy eyes, etc.) Hole disease: There are some symptoms that may show your discus, scalara or the remaining cichlids, if they are infected with the Hexamita parasite causing hole disease. It must be Not all symptoms can be detected at the same time: - Separation from the swarm or fish group. - Loss of appetite. - Dull eyes. - Dark colouring of the skin. - Anxious behaviour and slow reactions. - White, thread-forming feces (only occasionally). Symptoms of the last stage of infection: - Enlarged sensory pores on the head, which fill with a white deposition. - Skin breaks that act like tubes (whitish substance that can be considered worms occurs from skin injuries). - Rapidly spreading decay of the skin. - Buoyant body. - Lesions on the head in the lateral line area and on the fin bases. - Weight loss - Small holes in the forehead and body. It is important to point out that the head pores are not always affected. If this clear sign is not noticed, Hexamita infection may occur. easily develop unnoticed. Death can be caused by damage to internal organs, as the parasite is removed from the intestine, in

Review: Recommended - Used this twice now for different tanks and cleared HITH when used as directed. Turns the water luminous green but thankfully doesn't stain silicone
Review: Ease of use and effective - Great stuff, one of the safest products out there for your fish and works very effectively, in terms of how much you get for your money it’s also great value, clear instructions make it easy to do too

## Features

- For infestation with hexamita, octomitus (hole disease), mould formation and bacterial infections
- Suitable for Discus and other tropical freshwater fish
- The most common are gill worms, intestinal problems and skin infections
- The disease can also spread unnoticed, so animals should always be well observed
- When used properly, the product is protected by fish, plants and filter bacteria

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B079187XH6 |
| Batteries Included | No |
| Batteries required | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 16,684 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) 191 in Aquarium Water Treatments |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (551) |
| Date First Available | 27 Aug. 2012 |
| Item Weight | 60 g |
| Manufacturer reference | 5783 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Pet Type | Fish |
| Product Dimensions | 4.5 x 4.5 x 8.5 cm; 60 g |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Size | 20 ml (Pack of 1) |
| Volume | 20 Millilitres |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** ESHA
- **Item weight:** 0.06 Kilograms
- **Liquid volume:** 20 Millilitres
- **Manufacturer:** eSHa

## Images

![Hexamita - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91+K4nsVlDL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can this be used on African cichlids as well ?**
A: Yes, you can use Hexamita disease treatment to treat African cichlids. you can use it to treat tropical and coldwater fish.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Recommended
*by D***P on 7 February 2026*

Used this twice now for different tanks and cleared HITH when used as directed. Turns the water luminous green but thankfully doesn't stain silicone

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ease of use and effective
*by S***E on 30 January 2026*

Great stuff, one of the safest products out there for your fish and works very effectively, in terms of how much you get for your money it’s also great value, clear instructions make it easy to do too

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The BEST! It just Works!
*by L***E on 2 January 2026*

The Best! Once Dosage is calculated as its done by drops rather than Ml this stuff is just the BEST! 3 Day Dose and I noticed the difference Day 2 so the extra day was just extra peace of mind it was doing the trick. Also being able to see it in the water column as it turns the water Green (looks quite cool) I now wont ever use anything else. Highly Recommend incase you are doubting this product. It works Fast!

## Frequently Bought Together

- eSHa Hexamita
- Esha 79014 Gdex Water Conditioner, 20 ml, (Pack of 1)
- eSHa 2000 - Fungus, Finrot and Bacteria Treatment *Pack Of Two*

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*Product available on Desertcart Uruguay*
*Store origin: UY*
*Last updated: 2026-04-23*