That is a peroxide salt. It is also a bit hit or miss, but peroxides do have a mention in the scientific literature for treating protozoans.How effective is this medication?
Jay
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That is a peroxide salt. It is also a bit hit or miss, but peroxides do have a mention in the scientific literature for treating protozoans.How effective is this medication?
Formalin is so restricted now, you likely won’t find it. Trouble is, that’s what I have the most experience with for Brook.Well I've already ordered ruby reef and will be starting treatment for it tomorrow. Can I use formalin along with ruby reef? What brand of formalin?
Formalin is so restricted now, you likely won’t find it. Trouble is, that’s what I have the most experience with for Brook.
Jay
I was looking for formalin last night actually and I came across this. Is this what you've been talking about?Question for anyone to answer:
I've been looking more into fish treatment for parasites and some people recommended to use Ruby Rally for 3 days and then treat QT with paraguard and metroplex for the remaining time in QT.
Is this a good idea? If it is then I'll order the meds tonight so they arrive Monday.
I was looking for formalin last night actually and I came across this. Is this what you've been talking about?
Also, do you mind answering my question about paraguard and metroplex?
I was looking for formalin last night actually and I came across this. Is this what you've been talking about?
Also, do you mind answering my question about paraguard and metroplex?
Hmm, maybe itd be worth a shot then.I don't think Metronidazole is very effective against Brook. Paraguard *should* effective, it is an aldehyde and malachite green, but I've not used it myself for this issue.
Jay
I’m not a fan of ruby reef especially after their formulation change. Metro doesn’t work well for me either. Do you have access to chloroquine?Hmm, maybe itd be worth a shot then.
Also, in this post that humblefish did for brook, he mentioned using metroplex for the parasite. Could I use both metroplex and paraguard in this case (or just metroplex)?
Brooklynella
Brooklynella hostilis (updated 6-9-2023) What You Need To Know: * This is most often seen with clownfish, but it can afflict other fish (usually in the gills) as well. When a clownfish has Brook, the skin will appear to be peeling or sloughing off. Which is actually excess white mucous coming...humble.fish
Or should I just simply stick to using ruby reef rally for the whole QT process?
I don't have any on hand but I could look for some. What brands do you recommend?I’m not a fan of ruby reef especially after their formulation change. Metro doesn’t work well for me either. Do you have access to chloroquine?
Jay
I'm trying my best to do things as quickly as I can, but I've been running into some problems.I did a quick look....if you are in the US, you probably won't be able to find chloroquine. I should caution you that you need to get some treatment started ASAP. Due to the lag time on the forum, I'm afraid you will lose fish while we are talking about what meds to use.....
Jay
Did you ever do a FW dip on the clowns? That would buy you some time. If you got the ruby reef, I would dose that now - it won’t hurt and might help.I'm trying my best to do things as quickly as I can, but I've been running into some problems.
1. I did set up my quarantine tank, but the tank suddenly started to leak and I lost all 10 gallons of water.. I had to make a new batch last night. I got a new tank and will be doing it again today.
2. I've been able to catch the two clownfish in the DT, but the anthias and YWG are very difficult to catch. I can't tear down the rocks because they're full of coral and sponges. So far I've been using a soda bottle trap for them. Any other ideas on catching them?
I'm doing the FW dip as we speak. Should I dose the ruby reef to the DT, or should I just make a bath for the fish?Did you ever do a FW dip on the clowns? That would buy you some time. If you got the ruby reef, I would dose that now - it won’t hurt and might help.
Jay
That’s a toss up really. If you could dip and move to a clean tank, that would be best. Otherwise, I guess I’d be inclined to dose the tank.I'm doing the FW dip as we speak. Should I dose the ruby reef to the DT, or should I just make a bath for the fish?
Did a FW dip today on clowns. They seem to be okay so far.That’s a toss up really. If you could dip and move to a clean tank, that would be best. Otherwise, I guess I’d be inclined to dose the tank.
Jay
Formaldehyde 37% High Purity...Formalin is so restricted now, you likely won’t find it. Trouble is, that’s what I have the most experience with for Brook.
Jay
Formaldehyde 37% High Purity...
A link from humble fish. I hope this is the right stuff.