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Post by derzark on May 16, 2014 12:52:07 GMT -5
I have treated my tank per the directions on Furan-2 for 9 days. All my fish are much more lively and happy. The goldfish that showed significant signs of blood streaks on his fins and tail has greatly improved. I do still see slight signs of blood streaks in his tail and top fin; should I continue to treat with Furan-2 and if so, for how long?
I would like to thank Carl for all his help with this problem when I asked him via American Aquarium before learning of this forum. I'm sure his advice saved my fish. My sincere thanks to you Carl.
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Post by devonjohnsgard on May 16, 2014 13:43:54 GMT -5
I have treated my tank per the directions on Furan-2 for 9 days. All my fish are much more lively and happy. The goldfish that showed significant signs of blood streaks on his fins and tail has greatly improved. I do still see slight signs of blood streaks in his tail and top fin; should I continue to treat with Furan-2 and if so, for how long? I would like to thank Carl for all his help with this problem when I asked him via American Aquarium before learning of this forum. I'm sure his advice saved my fish. My sincere thanks to you Carl. Hi again, here is my suggestion. DOSAGE: 250- 500 mg per 20 gallons. Treat every 48 hours (24 hours for severe problems) with a 50% water change before each treatment. Treat for 10 days. If you would like more information about the med, you can check it out here: www.americanaquariumproducts.com/aquariummedication2.html#nitroIf you are seeing improvements, I would stick to what you are doing for the full 10 days. If you need something stronger the article talks a little about what you can do. Hope you are well. |
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Post by devonjohnsgard on May 16, 2014 16:55:10 GMT -5
I have treated my tank per the directions on Furan-2 for 9 days. All my fish are much more lively and happy. The goldfish that showed significant signs of blood streaks on his fins and tail has greatly improved. I do still see slight signs of blood streaks in his tail and top fin; should I continue to treat with Furan-2 and if so, for how long? I would like to thank Carl for all his help with this problem when I asked him via American Aquarium before learning of this forum. I'm sure his advice saved my fish. My sincere thanks to you Carl. I guess I should have asked this before hand, but are you doing a whole tank treatment or are you doing a bath. If you are doing a bath, treat up to 10 days. If you are treating the whole tank, follow the directions from the box for the Furan-2 which is 4 doses. Also, are you using Kanaplex as well? |
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Post by derzark on May 16, 2014 18:19:00 GMT -5
I have been treating the tank which holds between 25 to 30 gallons. I used 3 packets of treatment, treated with another 3 packets after 24 hours, then changed out 25% of the water (6 gallons)and added 3 more packets. I have continually followed the treatment and tonight will be the 3rd time I have changed out the water. I am not using Kanaplex. I hope I've done this right.
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Post by devonjohnsgard on May 17, 2014 13:34:29 GMT -5
I have been treating the tank which holds between 25 to 30 gallons. I used 3 packets of treatment, treated with another 3 packets after 24 hours, then changed out 25% of the water (6 gallons)and added 3 more packets. I have continually followed the treatment and tonight will be the 3rd time I have changed out the water. I am not using Kanaplex. I hope I've done this right. Since you are treating the whole tank, I think you are doing it just fine. The Kanaplex is only for more of a widespread treatment when using it with the Furan 2. If you are seeing improvements, I think the Furan-2 alone is doing the trick and no need to change the treatment. Finish out with the 4th dose and see how it is. Only if there are still issues will you need to consider another treatment or baths maybe. |
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Post by derzark on May 17, 2014 18:10:51 GMT -5
Can you tell me if I should still treat if there is a small amount of blood streaks in the fish? Also when I finish the treatment should I change out the 25% water or just leave the Furan-2 in the water? Thank you so much for your help!
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Post by devonjohnsgard on May 19, 2014 12:03:07 GMT -5
Can you tell me if I should still treat if there is a small amount of blood streaks in the fish? Also when I finish the treatment should I change out the 25% water or just leave the Furan-2 in the water? Thank you so much for your help! yes, do another water change after the final dose. If there is still streaks, I could consider a different treatment or a stronger bath. This is just because a tolerance can be formed with continued treatments of the same medication. Here is a quote from the septicemia article we have: "Triple Sulfa is also a medication worth considering, especially in cases of Septicemia (caused by Aeromonas or other pathogens). Although not the strongest medication for serious cases of Aeromonas, Triple Sulfa is often effective for the red streaks found in fins even though the fish may be healing otherwise. A Triple Sulfa treatment for red streaks is often boosted with the addition of a medicated bath using Methylene Blue and salt with direct application of Methylene Blue to the affected area immediately prior to the bath." Bath info: www.aquarium-pond-answers.com/2009/07/fish-baths.htmlMore on Septicemia treatment: www.americanaquariumproducts.com/Vibrio_Aeromonas.html#treatmentSomeone else might have more info to help. This is the best I can think to do. |
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Post by Carl on May 19, 2014 20:08:21 GMT -5
I have been treating the tank which holds between 25 to 30 gallons. I used 3 packets of treatment, treated with another 3 packets after 24 hours, then changed out 25% of the water (6 gallons)and added 3 more packets. I have continually followed the treatment and tonight will be the 3rd time I have changed out the water. I am not using Kanaplex. I hope I've done this right. Often Kanamycin and Nitrofurazone work synergistically together. Where each by itself will not work; both together provides good results. This is especially true for Columnaris where each by itself are often in adequate. Reference: www.americanaquariumproducts.com/AquariumMedication2.html#nitroHowever since Septicemia is more commonly caused by Aeromonas bacterium, often Nitrofurazone (Furan 2) is OK by itself. As noted by Devon, switching to Triple Sulfa might finish this off along with a stronger bath Other considerations are a Medicated Wonder Shell as follow up or for a stronger treatment, the Kanaplex/Furan 2 combination Carl |
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Post by derzark on May 19, 2014 20:47:25 GMT -5
Thank you Devon and Carl!
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Post by devonjohnsgard on May 21, 2014 14:15:10 GMT -5
Thank you Devon and Carl! Not a problem. Glad to help. We all like to learn from each other around here  |
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