krullshards
03/29/2016, 10:52 AM
Hi All,
I've been asking questions in various threads about which medicines I should have in my fish medicine cabinet as well as what treatments are appropriate for what disease.
I've also read the sticky in this section titled "what treats what disease".
I figured it would be best to start a thread to ask these questions instead of hijacking the other threads. :spin2:
So, here is what I currently have, when I think it should be used, etc, and any questions.
Formalin
Used to treat Brookynella (Anything else?)
Dosage: 1ml/gallon
Cupramine
Effective against cryptocaryon irritans (ich) and velvet
Dosage: Follow dosing instructions on package.
Kanaplex/Kanamycin
Used for bacterial infections
Dosage, can be dosed with Furan-2 to enhance effectiveness:
Day 1: Use recommended dosage for both KanaPlex & Furan-2
Day 2: Use recommended dosage for Furan-2 only
Day 3: 25% Water change and use recommended dosage for both KanaPlex & Furan-2
Day 4: Use recommended dosage for Furan-2 only
Day 5: 25% Water change and use recommended dosage for both KanaPlex & Furan-2
Methylene Blue
Used to help fish recover from nitrite/cyanide poisoning and fungal infections.
Use according to manufacturer instructions. Should be used to treat in a hospital tank. Will adversely affect biological filter.
PraziPro
Used for external flukes and internal parasitic infections.
Follow dosing on package, but do two rounds with a water change in between for maximim effectiveness.
Furan-2/Nitrofurazone
Used for bacterial infections
Dosage, can be dosed with Kanamycin to enhance effectiveness:
Day 1: Use recommended dosage for both KanaPlex & Furan-2
Day 2: Use recommended dosage for Furan-2 only
Day 3: 25% Water change and use recommended dosage for both KanaPlex & Furan-2
Day 4: Use recommended dosage for Furan-2 only
Day 5: 25% Water change and use recommended dosage for both KanaPlex & Furan-2
Chloraquine Phosphate/NLS IckShield
Use for external parasites like ich, velvet
Dose according to instructions
I've read some stuff about using MetroPlex/Focus. When do you use those? Any additions clarifications to the above? What other meds do you guys use?
I'll update my list as I collect information.
I've been asking questions in various threads about which medicines I should have in my fish medicine cabinet as well as what treatments are appropriate for what disease.
I've also read the sticky in this section titled "what treats what disease".
I figured it would be best to start a thread to ask these questions instead of hijacking the other threads. :spin2:
So, here is what I currently have, when I think it should be used, etc, and any questions.
Formalin
Used to treat Brookynella (Anything else?)
Dosage: 1ml/gallon
Cupramine
Effective against cryptocaryon irritans (ich) and velvet
Dosage: Follow dosing instructions on package.
Kanaplex/Kanamycin
Used for bacterial infections
Dosage, can be dosed with Furan-2 to enhance effectiveness:
Day 1: Use recommended dosage for both KanaPlex & Furan-2
Day 2: Use recommended dosage for Furan-2 only
Day 3: 25% Water change and use recommended dosage for both KanaPlex & Furan-2
Day 4: Use recommended dosage for Furan-2 only
Day 5: 25% Water change and use recommended dosage for both KanaPlex & Furan-2
Methylene Blue
Used to help fish recover from nitrite/cyanide poisoning and fungal infections.
Use according to manufacturer instructions. Should be used to treat in a hospital tank. Will adversely affect biological filter.
PraziPro
Used for external flukes and internal parasitic infections.
Follow dosing on package, but do two rounds with a water change in between for maximim effectiveness.
Furan-2/Nitrofurazone
Used for bacterial infections
Dosage, can be dosed with Kanamycin to enhance effectiveness:
Day 1: Use recommended dosage for both KanaPlex & Furan-2
Day 2: Use recommended dosage for Furan-2 only
Day 3: 25% Water change and use recommended dosage for both KanaPlex & Furan-2
Day 4: Use recommended dosage for Furan-2 only
Day 5: 25% Water change and use recommended dosage for both KanaPlex & Furan-2
Chloraquine Phosphate/NLS IckShield
Use for external parasites like ich, velvet
Dose according to instructions
I've read some stuff about using MetroPlex/Focus. When do you use those? Any additions clarifications to the above? What other meds do you guys use?
I'll update my list as I collect information.