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
Category: Preventative
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
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
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
Chloroquine Phosphate Powder
Chloroquine Phosphate Powder can be used as both a treatment option and a preventative. It is a bacteriacide, algaecide and antiparasitic medication. An excellent general cure as well as a focused treatment against ICH, excess slim coat and flukes. Chloroquine Phosphate has been gradually replacing copper sulfate and quinine as the drug of choice due… Continue reading Chloroquine Phosphate Powder