I posted a question about my Betta not eating but after some research and a flashlight I discovered he's got velvet. I'm preping a small med tank so I can transfer him tomorrow and I have the tank covered as I read it helps. I need advice on the best medicine and where I can get it and the best way to sterilize the infected tank.
Thanks
2007-04-24 17:51:07 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
The most effective treatments contain malachite green and/or formalin (standard ich treatment). Both of the named medications are known carcinogens, so be careful when handling it. It also helps to turn off all lights on the tank - the parasite (Piscinoodinium, formerly Oodinium) contains a photosynthetic pigment.
Should also add to treat at least 14 days, longer if you still see spots.
2007-04-24 18:02:41 · answer #1 · answered by copperhead 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you want to get primafix , or melifix, (cant remeber wich one is for fungus, but the bottle says what it treats) i think its primafix .. but anyways , to steralize the tank , remove the fish to a safe container , atleast 1 gallon , and treat the fish in there. to steralize the tank itself , use a bottle of hydrogen peroxide in the old water (not with the fish in it ) , remove the decor , and gravel , after pouring the peroxide in there , and letting it sit for about 30 minutes.. rinse everything in the tank twice, then two more times... . refill the tank after wards , and treat with water treatment , let sit over night. then net the fish out of the treated water , and place in the fresh tank , along with a dose of primafix , treat the water as directed for the time period stated on the directions , but keep up with water changes , and things should setle down after a week or so ..
2007-04-24 18:09:22 · answer #2 · answered by mikey29_70 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The pet store should be able to help you with the meds. and tank help!
2007-04-24 17:56:53 · answer #3 · answered by LMT07 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋