Post by Carl on Apr 12, 2019 9:24:43 GMT -5
I've updated the "Aquarium Medications Part 1 article.
www.americanaquariumproducts.com/Aquarium_Medication.html
Here is an excerpt:
"Initial steps that MUST be followed for best results :
[1] Know and Correct your Water Parameters!
WITHOUT maintaining these parameters, your treatment is unlikely to succeed:
A stable pH
An established and maintained KH (usually 50 ppm or higher depending upon fish kept)
0 (or near 0) ammonia and nitrites
50 ppm nitrate or less (30 or less is better)
Positive mineral ions (Cal/Mag) in CONSTANT supply, which can only be present if some level of GH is maintained (although a GH reading does not guarantee positive mineral ions/electrolytes any more than have a battery means it is charged)
Similar to above; a Balance Redox which includes adequate Redox oxidation (including dissolved oxygen) but also Redox reduction provided by mineral Cations and possibly level one or higher UV Sterilization
As well a healthy bio filter is a must to provide a stable environment (such as an AAP Hydro Sponge Filter)
Similar to above; Good Circulation including adequate dissolved oxygen. Even adding an air stone can make a large difference in effectiveness of the treatment.
Make sure there is no decomposing organic matter/mulm in the substrate, under rocks in filters (this is common in canister and wet/dry filters). This can harbor pathogens including Saprolegnia or Aeromonas.
PLEASE READ:
Fish Diseases | How to Treat Sick Fish
Aquarium Chemistry; GH, pH, KH
Aquarium Nitrogen Cycle
[2] Utilize a Fish Bath, Swab, or Dip whenever practical.
These are proven effective and help with in-tank treatments (& fish food soaks, more later in the article) and sometimes even replace in-tank treatments.
An example: Potassium Permanganate in a bath & swabbing of effected, non exposed tissue areas of the fish with Aeromonas.
Another example is the effectiveness of Methylene Blue ONLY with red reddened gills which indicates exposure to high ammonia. This parameter needs to be watched and further in tank treatment likely will do more harm if water parameters are not in check!
Further Information: Fish Bath, Swab, Dips"
Carl
www.americanaquariumproducts.com/Aquarium_Medication.html
Here is an excerpt:
"Initial steps that MUST be followed for best results :
[1] Know and Correct your Water Parameters!
WITHOUT maintaining these parameters, your treatment is unlikely to succeed:
A stable pH
An established and maintained KH (usually 50 ppm or higher depending upon fish kept)
0 (or near 0) ammonia and nitrites
50 ppm nitrate or less (30 or less is better)
Positive mineral ions (Cal/Mag) in CONSTANT supply, which can only be present if some level of GH is maintained (although a GH reading does not guarantee positive mineral ions/electrolytes any more than have a battery means it is charged)
Similar to above; a Balance Redox which includes adequate Redox oxidation (including dissolved oxygen) but also Redox reduction provided by mineral Cations and possibly level one or higher UV Sterilization
As well a healthy bio filter is a must to provide a stable environment (such as an AAP Hydro Sponge Filter)
Similar to above; Good Circulation including adequate dissolved oxygen. Even adding an air stone can make a large difference in effectiveness of the treatment.
Make sure there is no decomposing organic matter/mulm in the substrate, under rocks in filters (this is common in canister and wet/dry filters). This can harbor pathogens including Saprolegnia or Aeromonas.
PLEASE READ:
Fish Diseases | How to Treat Sick Fish
Aquarium Chemistry; GH, pH, KH
Aquarium Nitrogen Cycle
[2] Utilize a Fish Bath, Swab, or Dip whenever practical.
These are proven effective and help with in-tank treatments (& fish food soaks, more later in the article) and sometimes even replace in-tank treatments.
An example: Potassium Permanganate in a bath & swabbing of effected, non exposed tissue areas of the fish with Aeromonas.
Another example is the effectiveness of Methylene Blue ONLY with red reddened gills which indicates exposure to high ammonia. This parameter needs to be watched and further in tank treatment likely will do more harm if water parameters are not in check!
Further Information: Fish Bath, Swab, Dips"
Carl