Ich and Purigen

maico996 · #1 02-03-2010, 12:05

I've noticed an outbreak of ich on my clown loach and am going to treat it with Rid Ich+ by Kordon. Do I need to remove the Purigen in my filter first?

Tech Support AN · #2 02-03-2010, 12:08

As a general rule of thumb, we always recommend removing any chemical filtration (Purigen, carbon) while medicating.

maico996 · #3 02-03-2010, 12:26

Thanks

Tech Support DD · #4 02-03-2010, 12:55

You are very welcome :-)

Fanie Jordaan · #5 02-05-2010, 03:29

[QUOTE=Tech Support AN;7674]As a general rule of thumb, we always recommend removing any chemical filtration (Purigen, carbon) while medicating.[/QUOTE]

1) Would the above be applicable to Seachem Metronidazole and Focus mixed with food to combat gill flukes in a planted aquarium?

2) While on the subject of gill flukes on Discus in a planted aquarium, is the above Seachem Metronidazole and Focus mixed with food the most appropriate filter bed and plant safe method of treatment?

Tech Support AN · #6 02-05-2010, 09:38

I will answer you questions as they were asked:

1. To be honest, you could probably leave your filtration in place while treating with Metronidazole, as the Focus will bind the medication to the food, reducing loss in the water column.

2. Yes; Metronidazole, Focus, and GarlicGuard would be my first recommendation for treating gill flukes in a planted tank with discus. It is completely filter safe and from my experience, plant safe.

I hope this helps! Have a great weekend!

Fanie Jordaan · #7 02-05-2010, 22:59

Thank you for your reassuring reply.

Just to complicate matters slightly - last night just before lights out - I noticed a pair of discus spawned in the aquarium. While I am under no illusion regarding the raising of fry in a tank inhibited by other discus, it would be interesting - for future reference - to know the effects of Metronidazole, Focus, and GarlicGuard on discus fry.

Thank you for your valued support and you have a great weekend as well.

Tech Support AN · #8 02-08-2010, 10:43

As long as used according to the instructions on the label, the Metronidazole, focus, and GarlicGuard should be fine to use in a tank with fry.

Fanie Jordaan · #9 02-11-2010, 05:10

Thank you for your reply.

Tech Support DD · #10 02-11-2010, 10:27

You are very welcome.