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Unread 06/22/2017, 07:05 PM   #1
stelliofleondis
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Question on fish medicine

Is this formalin good?
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Unread 06/23/2017, 08:23 AM   #2
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It would depend on what you plan on treating with it I suppose. Personally, the only medication I use is Prazipro to treat all new fish in QT. To avoid using anything else, new additions go through the tank transfer method to rid them of parasites. If I had to, Chloroquine phosphate would be my first choice as a stronger medication

Remember that formalin is toxic - IMHO it should be avoided if at all possible, and you can't make me use anything with copper in it for the same reason.


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I make sure the new arrivals are eating and then hit them with a round of API general cure and then use cp (new life spectrum ich sheild powder) for 21 days. after that I slowly raise the salinity thru water changes (1-2 weeks) and watch for any signs of infections. retreat if necessary.


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Unread 06/28/2017, 09:50 PM   #4
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Thank you for the advice


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