Discus plague? in a 500L Tank

[nikkulodeon]

At least you have a 6 ph. This treatment will work better for you there. reason I said leave out the salt is due to the kidneys are dealing with enough right now.

Hi Mervin, got it. No to salt at the moment

[pablos]

I am actually looking for Furan 2 now. It's only available in Abu Dhabi so I'd have to drive there. Anything for my babies

Abu Dhabi you said ... I might help if needed.

[nikkulodeon]

Abu Dhabi you said ... I might help if needed.

Will be driving there tomorrow. The only store in UAE that confirmed they have Furan 2

[seanyuki]

IME you need to double dose Furan 2 for every 10 gallons to be effective.

API Furan 2 Active ingredient: 85 mg Nitrofurazone per packet.

Will be driving there tomorrow. The only store in UAE that confirmed they have Furan 2

[LizStreithorst]

IME you need to double dose Furan 2 for every 10 gallons to be effective.

API Furan 2 Active ingredient: 85 mg Nitrofurazone per packet.

That has not been my experience, Francis. Perhaps others have an opinion.

[seanyuki]

Just sharing......

Percent Active Ingredient
Many antibiotics commonly used for ornamental fish are sold by different companies; therefore, the percent of active ingredient will vary from product to product. This means that you may not have 100% of pure antibiotic required for disease control. You need to ask your supplier to provide you with the actual percentage of antibiotic that is active in the product you have purchased and calculate your dosage accordingly. For example, if your product contains less than 100% of active ingredient, your dosage needs to be increased to bring the level up to the equivalent 100% active ingredient. (See Equation 1) If you are unsure how to do this calculation, call your local fish health specialist.

https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fa084

That has not been my experience, Francis. Perhaps others have an opinion.

[pablos]

Will be driving there tomorrow. The only store in UAE that confirmed they have Furan 2

Which shop is it?

[bluelagoon]

Myself I would not double dose furan 2. I'd be too afraid to knock them down/poison them. If it comes in at 85% just dose an extra 15%. Lets hope it 100% Furan 2.

[LizStreithorst]

I agree with you Mervin. Furan is not like Metro. You can't hurt a fish with Metro but you can with most other antibiotics. I've always used it according to label directions with good results but I wouldn't object to going up another 15%. I'd be uncomfortable double dosing.

[seanyuki]

Just sharing.....Pure Nitrofurazone


Oral(food)DOSE…..1.12 grams/lb food per day for 10 days.


Bath Dose (water change recommended prior to each dosing)…..189-756 mg per 10 gallons for 1 hour, repeat daily for 10 days or 378 mg per 10 gallons for 6-12 hours, repeat daily for 10 days.


By Dr. P.E. P.E.Yanong (in fish health management and aquatic animal health @ University of Florida