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
Category: Parasite Ailments
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
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
Nitrofuracin Green
Nitrofuracin Green is a blend of Nitrofurazone, Sulfathiazole Sodium, Methylene Blue and Sodium Chloride. This combination is an excellent general treatment. Perfect to use as a preventative with new arrivals while in quarantine. And can be used to prevent ammonia burns while in the shipping bags when fish are properly conditioned for shipment. Nitrofuracin Green… Continue reading Nitrofuracin Green
Metronidazole Powder
Metronidazole powder is an antibiotic (for anaerobic bacteria) and anti-protozoa medication used to treat a wide range of conditions internally and externally in fish. Metronidazole has been shown to be highly effective against internal and external flagellates. It is also effective against protozoan parasites such as Cryptocaryon in marine aquaria or against Hexamita and Ichthyophthirius.… Continue reading Metronidazole Powder
Methylene Blue
Methylene Blue is a chemical dye with antibacterial, antifungal and antiparasitic properties. It is most often used to avoid fungus killing eggs from a spawn; however, can be used on older fish with caution as noted below. For freshwater or saltwater. Dose a pinch at a time or by premixing a solution with 1/2 teaspoon… Continue reading Methylene Blue
Malachite Green
Malachite Green is a chemical dye with antimicrobial properties to help fight disease. It has many uses from treating external parasites, such as ich, in both freshwater and saltwater environments as well as treating certain fungal diseases. Treats: Egg fungus, ich and other common external parasites, oodinium (Velvet), Saprolegnia Treatment: Bath: Add 1-2 mg per… Continue reading Malachite Green
Levamisole Powder
Levamisole Powder is an often recommended medication for treating parasites, especially camallanus worm. Unfortunately this medication must be dosed low enough to keep the fish safe as it is very hard on the liver and may not always kill the parasite. More often than not it will only paralyze the parasite. This is why it… Continue reading Levamisole Powder
General Trio Powder
General Trio Powder is a blend of kanamycin, metronidazole and nitrofurazone. This combination is known as a “super cure” as it covers a wide spectrum of ground. This triple hitting medication is an excellent treatment option when you are unsure what is ailing your fish. The individual medications in this mix are: Kanamycin Sulfate is… Continue reading General Trio Powder