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Best Antiparasite, Antibacterial and antifungal medicines for separately or combination for Fish ? And suggest the dose for parrot fish or other fish ?
Pimafix is an acceptable "natural" antifungal treatment. Melafix is for bacterial infections. Kanamycin, erythromycin or metronidazole are good broad spectrum antibiotics. Fungus Cure (by API) is an excellent antifungal. You can find these medications in the aquarium section of most pet stores or even online. Follow label directions carefully and remove the carbon filter insert during treatment if indicated. The cornerstone of any treatment is to first maintain pristine water quality and stable chemistry.
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Dwarf Gourami with white spot at back of head. Treated with API General Cure since Sunday but no change observed. HELP!
If you have an activated carbon filter insert, remove it or it will filter out the medication. Confirm adequate water quality and chemistry since both can impact health and healing. Consider adding a broad spectrum antibiotic to treat infection. You can purchase products such as Kanaplex or Maracyn in the aquarium section of the local pet or fish store. Follow label directions carefully. Plain aquarium salt (NOT table or Epsom salt) can be used at 1 teaspoon per gallon of water to reduce stress and aid in recovery.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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I have a flower horn fish 2 years old, very healthy until now. Decided to give him live fish, I believe this how he got ill. He does not have a hole yet, but he defently has the disease. Big white spot on his head and a small one on the side of his h
The addition of live prey may have introduced parasites into your aquarium. It is also possible it was pre existing and an unknown stressor may have triggered active infection. Regardless, now you have to treat. Check water quality first. Poor water quality is a major cause of illness and it can also complicate any condition. Test a sample at home with a kit or submit a sample for testing. Most pet stores or aquarists will do this for free or for a nominal fee. Ammonia and nitrites should be 0 ppm (parts per million). Nitrates should be 40 ppm or less but for HITH, try for 10ppm or less. Perform partial water changes using aged or conditioned water that is temperature and pH matched to prevent shock and further stress until water parameters are acceptable. Metronidazole is the treatment of choice for HITH. It will kill Hexamita which is the parasite associated with HITH. You can purchase metronidazole for tanks online or in the aquarium section of most pet stores. Follow label directi
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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How to protect goldfish from parasites.
Prevention is absolutely necessary. Water quality should constantly checked to make is sure high standard is maintain and all new fish should be placed in a quarantine tank for at least 2-3 weeks to make sure they are eating, free of disease, and are able to recuperate in a stress-free environment. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
- Health & Wellbeing
There’s something in my fish tank, but I have no idea what it is and I need help identifying it. Thank you!
It looks like a fish louse. They aren't actual lice, but tiny little crustaceans. You'll need to treat the entire tank. These little buggers can be introduced to your tank on new fish or live plants. Microbe-Lift Fish Lice & Anchor Worm treatment is the recommended treatment of choice. Follow label directions carefully.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
