Tetracycline was very popular antibiotic in the early days of the aquarium hobby. It was once thought of as a miracle cure as it worked on a wide variety of bacterial ailments and some fungal issues. However, due to using when disease wasn’t present, resistance easily built to the point it stopped being effective and… Continue reading Tetracycline
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TMP Sulfa Powder
TMP Sulfa is a mix of Trimethoprim and Sulfathiazole Sodium. This combination is great at reducing the buildup of resistance. Treats a variety of bacterial infections, both gram positive and gram negative by blocking two steps in the biosynthesis of nucleic acids and proteins essential to bacteria. Treatment: 1/4 teaspoon (240 mg) per 10 gallons… Continue reading TMP Sulfa Powder
Medications
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Ivermectin
Ivermectin is another dewormer in the same class as Levamisole and Fenbendazole. A single dose can remain active in the fish body for 30-60 days. Therefore, care must be taken to avoid accidental overdosing fish. Effective against: nematodes, trematodes, gill flukes, flatworms, roundworms, liver flukes, skin flukes, schistosoma, hookworm, pinworm. Dosage: Dose 1 drop per… Continue reading Ivermectin
What is the Best Diet for Guppies, Endlers and Other Livebearers?
All livebearers are considered omnivore species, which need a variety of proteins and plant matter in their staple diet. In the wild they would eat insects, insect larvae, copepods, shrimp, algae, plant leaves, etc. They really are opportunistic eaters. In an aquarium I like to offer different foods to keep the overall diet varied. There… Continue reading What is the Best Diet for Guppies, Endlers and Other Livebearers?
Know Your Parameters
It seems like early Spring and late Fall there is a significant change to water parameters and fish seem to come down with more disease that other times of the year. Knowing what to watch for can help reduce stress on your fish and potentially avoid disease. Have you noticed an increase in chlorine or… Continue reading Know Your Parameters
Filtration Basics
Have you ever thought about what a filter does in an aquarium? Everyone knows that a filter is required to maintain a healthy tank, but just how does it work? Have you considered the roll in maintaining healthy fish proper filtration plays? There are different forms of filtration everyone must consider; then decide what will… Continue reading Filtration Basics
Fin Damage – Is it Fin Rot?
There has been a significant increase in questions recently regarding fin rot. About 95% of the time, if not more, it is not rot. So, how to you know what is going on with your fish or what to do next? First and foremost need to determine what type of fin damage exists. Does the… Continue reading Fin Damage – Is it Fin Rot?
Nitrofurazone Powder
Nitrofurazone is the active ingredient in Furan 2. It is an antibiotic that may have anti-protozoan properties. Can be used as a preventative as well as to treat disease. Effective against Columnaris, Flexibacter, Black Molly Disease (Flavobacterium columnaris), Bacterial Gill Disease, Aeromonas, Excess Body Slime, Cloudy Eye, Streptococcus, Furunculosis, Fin and Tail Rot, Marine external… Continue reading Nitrofurazone Powder
Praziquantel Powder
Praziquantel Powder is a highly effective medication when treating flukes and flatworms in both freshwater and saltwater environments. Can safely be used on sharks. Praziquantel is safer than most other anti-parasitic medications. 10 grams will treat 950 gallons. Non-toxic to live plants Does not affect nitrifying bacteria Safe to use with fish fry that are… Continue reading Praziquantel Powder