Another Suddenly Sick Thread

[JL15219]

Yes, 10gal is small for 6.5" fish. Salts are OK in Main tank. MB is not practical in main tank. The only other compound that increases O2 is Hydrogen Peroxide, but it does not accomplish it through the same means as MB and it also kills bio and not good for Main tank.

Just increase mechanical aeration. Are there no LFS close that have MB and a 20H tank?

No there arent any that have the MB I have looked for it before with no luck......So what should I do then go ahead and dose the salts in the main tank?

[JL15219]

I went ahead and added the salts to the main tank......

[JL15219]

It is still lying on its side.......its breathing seems normal as far as I can tell.....

[jpdevol]

I've been on hold for 8 minutes with this place.......

Exotic Tropical Petworld
1400 E Expressway 83 # 110, Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 668-7387

They got it...open until 9pm

[JL15219]

Oh yeah forgot about that one....it just opened recently......any luck?

[JL15219]

Wow Really Great! BRB Going to go get it.....Thanks a bunch! I completely forgot about that store.......

[wendy9722]

Jeff,
How did you find out about a store where ever JL is located? Talk about going beyond the call of duty!

[jpdevol]

Jeff,
How did you find out about a store where ever JL is located? Talk about going beyond the call of duty!

I'm a little goofy...but I'm good at www

[jpdevol]

Javier - you do not want to use the MB in the main tank as it will kill the bio and cause some staining (oh yea, be careful with the stuff, it will stain everything including your hands).

You can do a 30 minute dip in your 10gal or a 5gal bucket. Dosage for short term dip is 1ml per gallon - basically 1 teaspoon per 5 gallons.

[wendy9722]

be careful with the stuff, it will stain everything including your hands).

LOLS I did that had blue hands for a couple of days

[JL15219]

Okay finally got the stuff it came in small .5 oz drip bottles so I bought two....so just do a dip then or should I put him in the 10 gal tank for bath which would be better? If I just do the dip do I need to add a heater or any other equipment?

[jpdevol]

Yea the guy said it was little bottles, so I'm not sure of the strength. The stuff I use is 2.3% solution. A bath would be ideal, but in your situation, I would do a dip (10gal too stressful, etc.). Dosage for a 30min dip is twice dosage recommended per label for a long term bath.

What does the bottle say?

No heater or aeration required fr 30min dip. in 10gal

[JL15219]

it says 2 drops per gallon ..... will safe neutralize the medicine

[jpdevol]

Well then lets do 3 drops per gallon to start - prepare water and mix prior to adding fish.

Does the label give other directions? What brand name?

[JL15219]

no other instructions and brand name is aquatrol inc