1. Inhibit algae growth by controlling green & blue green algae, so improve water quality
2. Act as a fungicide i.e. work against Saprolegniasis
3. Used for the prevention of Collumnaries, Edwardsiellosis, Epizotic Ulcerative Syndrome, Ich. white spot disease etc
4. Effective against protozoa i.e. Zoothainium, Trichodiniasis
5. Act as disinfectant in hatchery & equipment