HELP ! What's wrong with my Clownfish ?

Mine was more of a question

Formalin is usually saved for a last resort since it's so harsh and also a carcinogen. It's also best used for external parasites that are not responding to more mainstream treatments. Just to address the question :)
 
Is Formalin sold as a stand alone product or is it something that is an ingredient in another product ? I ask this because when I went to the LFS yesterday, they told me they had never heard of "just Formalin" being sold by itself, but that they had some Ick medicine that contained Formalin.
Just want to make sure that I am looking for and buying the right stuff. Thanks.
@melypr1985 @Humblefish
 
Is Formalin sold as a stand alone product or is it something that is an ingredient in another product ?

Both. Formalin-MS contains 37% Formaldehyde which is proper formalin. However, Quick Cure also contains 37% Formaldehyde with Malachite Green (healing agent) added in.

Aquarium Solutions Ich-X and Kordon Rid-Ich Plus also both contain formalin, but I am unsure what % of Formaldehyde. o_O
 
I would treat for something bacterial: Combine Kanaplex + Metroplex in a QT.

Went to all 3 of the LFS in my area today, and none of them had Kanaplex or Formalin. Can you suggest a good online retailer to get these meds from ?
 

HOW MUCH DOES A FISH’S FEEDING REQUIREMENTS AFFECT YOUR STOCKING DECISIONS?

  • A lot! - I avoid fish that require frequent or specialized feeding

    Votes: 16 32.7%
  • Quite a bit, but an automatic feeder can change my answer

    Votes: 6 12.2%
  • It depends on whether my nutrient export can handle it

    Votes: 7 14.3%
  • It depends on how badly I want the fish

    Votes: 11 22.4%
  • Not much. I’m willing to adjust my routine

    Votes: 9 18.4%
  • Not at all. Feeding demands don’t limit my stocking choices

    Votes: 8 16.3%
  • I usually learn about the demanding feeding schedule after buying the fish!

    Votes: 2 4.1%
  • I haven’t really considered this before

    Votes: 4 8.2%
  • Something else (see my comments in the thread)

    Votes: 1 2.0%
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