Formalin pre qt dosage/time

fishkeeprian · 04/16/2018, 05:29 AM

Hello as above, what is the general dosage/time?

Thanks

Dmorty217 · 04/16/2018, 05:55 AM

You would need to read the bottle and it will tell you either a prolonged bath dosage or a dip. I can't remember off the top of my head how many drops per gallon for a dip, but the dip should last 50 mins

lagatbezan · 04/16/2018, 10:18 PM

For 37% formalin you want to use 20 drops per gallon. Bath should be 50 min max. I usually do 40-45. Remove sooner if the fish seems stressed or not handling it well.
Make sure to airate the water prior as well as during the entire bath.

fishkeeprian · 04/17/2018, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lagatbezan

For 37% formalin you want to use 20 drops per gallon. Bath should be 50 min max. I usually do 40-45. Remove sooner if the fish seems stressed or not handling it well.
Make sure to airate the water prior as well as during the entire bath.

Thank you, what are 20 drops equalivent to in ml, is it 1ml?

Dmorty217 · 04/17/2018, 05:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishkeeprian

Thank you, what are 20 drops equalivent to in ml, is it 1ml?

Correct

lagatbezan · 04/17/2018, 09:07 PM

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Dmorty217 Saltwater Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vandalia OHIO Posts: 11,624	You would need to read the bottle and it will tell you either a prolonged bath dosage or a dip. I can't remember off the top of my head how many drops per gallon for a dip, but the dip should last 50 mins __________________ Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs

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lagatbezan Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,109	For 37% formalin you want to use 20 drops per gallon. Bath should be 50 min max. I usually do 40-45. Remove sooner if the fish seems stressed or not handling it well. Make sure to airate the water prior as well as during the entire bath. __________________ Ryan. 300g with velocity t4 for return and a Reflo dart on a closed loop, T5 lights & SRO3000 skimmer. Current Tank Info: 300g

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lagatbezan Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,109	^+1 __________________ Ryan. 300g with velocity t4 for return and a Reflo dart on a closed loop, T5 lights & SRO3000 skimmer. Current Tank Info: 300g