Please choose one out of each category for a freshwater aquarium. This is for a Betta. Please only answer if you have experience.
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2007-07-17 17:54:17 · 7 answers · asked by Stewey C 4 in Pets ➔ Fish
Jesus, how dumb do people think I am? I just want to feel safe, answer the question properly or don't bother. I just want to know what to have on hand in case of anything happening.
2007-07-17 23:07:51 · update #1
From the list you have provided, I would get:
1. Jungle Fungus Eliminator, as a broad-spectrum medication for fungal diseases. It's a good medication to have handy to tackle a fungal disease before you have narrowed it down to the specific ailment.
2. Maracyn-1 and Maracyn-2, probably most helpful for fin rot.
3. Coppersafe, for velvet.
These three medications will probably make up your basic "betta first-aid kit" and will treat most common betta diseases.
However, just to reiterate: do not medicate your fish unnecessarily. Adding medicine to your water when it is not needed will lead to the bacteria building up resistance to the medicine, so it will not work as well when it is actually required. If your fish isn't sick, do not medicate; if your fish is sick, make sure you figure out what he's down with before you put anything inside. You mustn't just dump all the medicine in the tank and hope for the best. Secondly, the more chemicals there are in the water, the more stressed out your fish gets, so you may actually be doing more harm than good.
I second the comment about aquarium salt. It is a good preventative to have on hand. You should not be putting medicine into your tank on a regular basis, but adding about half a teaspoon of aquarium salt per gallon with each water change will help to prevent bacterial infections.
2007-07-17 22:58:40 · answer #1 · answered by ninjaaa! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're just looking to have a selection of medications on hand for if a problem arises, I'd get the Maracyn 1 and 2 (OR the Furanase) and Rid Ich. But Bonsylar's correct in saying don't medicate unless you can accurately diagnose the problem first.
Some regular aquarium salt (or rock, canning, kosher, etc.) salt wouldn't be bad to have on hand either.
2007-07-17 19:14:48 · answer #2 · answered by copperhead 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-05 15:46:46 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If something is wrong with your fish and you have no idea what medication to use, ask someone at your local petstore. Most petshop workers are very knowledgeable about curing diseases. Some might suggest that you bring the fish in so they can diagnose it accurately.
2007-07-17 21:35:47 · answer #4 · answered by blushing angel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this is just in case...to keep on hand...I would get parasite clear and instant ocean life-guard...or nothing...just get what you actually need when you need it if you ever do...In the last 12 years of having an aquarium I only needed to use medication once the first year...
2007-07-17 18:09:55 · answer #5 · answered by Stacey 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I wouldn't get any to just have on hand. Unless you need to use them now. I have had my tanks for a while now and i have never had to use any of that kind of stuff. And if i ever do i can go to my store and get it. that day. That stuff gets old so if you don't need it i would say don't buy it till you do. GOOD LUCK.
2007-07-18 00:01:15 · answer #6 · answered by sweetansassy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't just randomly buy medicine.
Only get what you need after carefully researching, or at the advise of an expert who has LOOKED at your fish.
Sometimes online advise just won't do.
2007-07-17 18:00:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋