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Came across this product and did some research on it. Its another one of those cure all products that supposedly treats bacterial infections and fungal infections.
The product promotes itself as a non- antibiotic treatment thats safe for plants and the biological filter.
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On Amazon and Petco it has some good reviews, but There has been no scientific testing as far as I can tell. To me, it looks like another product that is trying to capitalize on our diminishing access to real treatments like effective antibiotics.
From Petco
Imagitarium Bacterial Remedy
If unwanted bacteria or fungus take up shop in your aquarium, it can make your aquatic life sick. Luckily, administering medicine to fish is as easy as feeding them. Avoid harsh chemicals with the Imagitarium bacterial infection remedy. Your 4 fl. oz. or 16 fl. oz. bottle can be a more natural option than traditional solutions. Thanks to Imagitarium’s bacterial infection remedy, you can still fight certain bacterial and fungal infections in fish without disrupting the ecosystem you’ve worked so hard to get right.
Dropping antibacterial medication for fish directly into the water helps them get rid of infections without harming the aquarium. You can even use the antibiotic fish medicine in fish tanks with live plants. The antibacterial medicine is made to not color the water in your tank or mess up the biological balance. It’s designed to work through your tank’s filtration system and substrate.
Putting bacterial medicine for fish into your tank can be fast and simple. You don’t have to be a marine biologist to properly administer this kind of medicine to your goldfish. This antibacterial remedy can be used with both saltwater and freshwater systems. The formula is designed to be environmentally friendly and non-toxic. If you want to avoid the traditional medicines and chemicals used to fight fish tank fungus—this might be the perfect solution.
If you’re new to fish pet parenthood, we’re here to help. Check out our Tips for New Fish Parents on How to Take Care of Freshwater Aquatic Life. And find more aquarium essentials in our betta fish shop, saltwater fish shop and goldfish shop.
They even call it an antibacterial medication.
So whats in it? Best I can tell ..
Does this treatment by Imagitarium really work? Its hard to know as it never says what its effective against. Thats the first flag for me.Im really not keen on it literally containing 6 oils some of which are toxic.
http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/neemgen.html What is neem oil?
Neem oil is a naturally occurring pesticide found in seeds from the neem tree. It is yellow to brown, has a bitter taste, and a garlic/sulfur smell. It has been used for hundreds of years to control pests and diseases. Components of neem oil can be found in many products today. These include toothpaste, cosmetics, soaps, and pet shampoos. Neem oil is a mixture of components.
Neem oil is practically non-toxic to birds, mammals, bees and plants. Neem oil is slightly toxic to fish and other aquatic organisms. Azadirachtin, a component of neem oil, is moderately toxic to fish and other aquatic animals. It is important to remember that insects must eat the treated plant to be killed. Therefore, bees and other pollinators are not likely to be harmed.
Cinnamon Oil is antifungal
But its Toxic to aquatic organisms
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ethoxylated castor oil is very Toxic to aquatic life..
I believe they use this to make the oils in the product soluble in water..Thats a guess.
It contains Triethylene Glycol..which may give it some effectiveness..
Triethylene_glycol is supposed to be of low toxicity to aquatic organisms.
Polyvinylpyrrolidone
This chemical also has antimicrobial properties and is widely used in aquaculture... This article..
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/...1111/raq.12910 has alot of good info on it.. note its non biodegradable.
Image from article
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Thats alot of info on this product but does it work is the question. I don't know. I know there are elements of it that potentially can but there is also alot of questionable ingredients. Comments are welcome here everyone.
Use at your risk.. If you do use it, please report back here.
Thanks ,
Al
The product promotes itself as a non- antibiotic treatment thats safe for plants and the biological filter.
imagitarium.png
On Amazon and Petco it has some good reviews, but There has been no scientific testing as far as I can tell. To me, it looks like another product that is trying to capitalize on our diminishing access to real treatments like effective antibiotics.
From Petco
Imagitarium Bacterial Remedy
If unwanted bacteria or fungus take up shop in your aquarium, it can make your aquatic life sick. Luckily, administering medicine to fish is as easy as feeding them. Avoid harsh chemicals with the Imagitarium bacterial infection remedy. Your 4 fl. oz. or 16 fl. oz. bottle can be a more natural option than traditional solutions. Thanks to Imagitarium’s bacterial infection remedy, you can still fight certain bacterial and fungal infections in fish without disrupting the ecosystem you’ve worked so hard to get right.
Dropping antibacterial medication for fish directly into the water helps them get rid of infections without harming the aquarium. You can even use the antibiotic fish medicine in fish tanks with live plants. The antibacterial medicine is made to not color the water in your tank or mess up the biological balance. It’s designed to work through your tank’s filtration system and substrate.
Putting bacterial medicine for fish into your tank can be fast and simple. You don’t have to be a marine biologist to properly administer this kind of medicine to your goldfish. This antibacterial remedy can be used with both saltwater and freshwater systems. The formula is designed to be environmentally friendly and non-toxic. If you want to avoid the traditional medicines and chemicals used to fight fish tank fungus—this might be the perfect solution.
If you’re new to fish pet parenthood, we’re here to help. Check out our Tips for New Fish Parents on How to Take Care of Freshwater Aquatic Life. And find more aquarium essentials in our betta fish shop, saltwater fish shop and goldfish shop.
So whats in it? Best I can tell ..
The product information lists the following active ingredients for imagitarium Bacterial Remedy:
- Citrus Oil
- Eucalyptus oil
- Neem Oil
- Cinnamon Oil
And the following inactive ingredients:
- Deionized Water
- Butylated hydroxytoluene
- Ethoxylated Castor Oil
- Ethoxylated Palm Kernel Oil
- Methylparaben
- Polyvinylpyrrolidone
- Triethylene Glycol
- Citrus Oil
- Eucalyptus oil
- Neem Oil
- Cinnamon Oil
And the following inactive ingredients:
- Deionized Water
- Butylated hydroxytoluene
- Ethoxylated Castor Oil
- Ethoxylated Palm Kernel Oil
- Methylparaben
- Polyvinylpyrrolidone
- Triethylene Glycol
Does this treatment by Imagitarium really work? Its hard to know as it never says what its effective against. Thats the first flag for me.Im really not keen on it literally containing 6 oils some of which are toxic.
http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/neemgen.html What is neem oil?
Neem oil is a naturally occurring pesticide found in seeds from the neem tree. It is yellow to brown, has a bitter taste, and a garlic/sulfur smell. It has been used for hundreds of years to control pests and diseases. Components of neem oil can be found in many products today. These include toothpaste, cosmetics, soaps, and pet shampoos. Neem oil is a mixture of components.
Neem oil is practically non-toxic to birds, mammals, bees and plants. Neem oil is slightly toxic to fish and other aquatic organisms. Azadirachtin, a component of neem oil, is moderately toxic to fish and other aquatic animals. It is important to remember that insects must eat the treated plant to be killed. Therefore, bees and other pollinators are not likely to be harmed.
Cinnamon Oil is antifungal
But its Toxic to aquatic organisms
cinn.png
ethoxylated castor oil is very Toxic to aquatic life..
I believe they use this to make the oils in the product soluble in water..Thats a guess.
It contains Triethylene Glycol..which may give it some effectiveness..
Triethylene glycol is well established as a relatively mild disinfectant toward a variety of bacteria, influenza A viruses and spores of Penicillium notatum fungi.[4] However, its exceptionally low toxicity, broad materials compatibility, and low odor combined with its antimicrobial properties indicates that it approaches the ideal for air disinfection purposes in occupied spaces.[4] Much of the scientific work with triethylene glycol was done in the 1940s and 1950s, however that work has ably demonstrated the antimicrobial activity against airborne, solution suspension, and surface bound microbes. The ability of triethylene glycol to inactivate Streptococcus pneumoniae (original citation: pneumococcus Type I), Streptococcus pyogenes (original citation: Beta hemolytic streptococcus group A) and Influenza A virus in the air was first reported in 1943.[5] Since the first report the following microorganisms have been reported in the literature to be inactivated in the air: Penicillium notatum spores,[6] Chlamydophila psittaci (original citation: meningopneumonitis virus strain Cal 10 and psittacosis virus strain 6BC),[7] Group C streptococcus,[8] type 1 pneumococcus,[8] Staphylococcus albus,[8] Escherichia coli,[9] and Serratia marcescens Bizio (ATCC 274).[10] Solutions of triethylene glycol are known to be antimicrobial toward suspensions of Penicillium notatum spores,[6] Streptococcus pyogenes (original citation: Beta hemolytic streptococcus Group A ),[11] Streptococcus pneumoniae (original citation: pneumococcus Type I),[11] Streptococcus viridans,[11] and Mycobacterium bovis (original citation: tubercle bacilli Ravenel bovine-type).[12] Further, the inactivation of H1N1 influenza A virus on surfaces has been demonstrated.[13] The latter investigation suggests that triethylene glycol may prove to be a potent weapon against future influenza epidemics and pandemics. However, at least some viruses, including Pseudomonas phage phi6 become more infectious when treated with triethylene glycol.[14]
Polyvinylpyrrolidone
This chemical also has antimicrobial properties and is widely used in aquaculture... This article..
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/...1111/raq.12910 has alot of good info on it.. note its non biodegradable.
Image from article
PVP.png
Thats alot of info on this product but does it work is the question. I don't know. I know there are elements of it that potentially can but there is also alot of questionable ingredients. Comments are welcome here everyone.
Use at your risk.. If you do use it, please report back here.
Thanks ,
Al
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