On 3 Mar 2005 17:07:54 -0800, "Frank" wrote:

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===For treating the tank, Potassium
===Permanganate works, 1/2 tsp. per 10 gals, but takes longer than
===Maracyn-Two or Kanamycin. Oxytetracycline, Erythromycin or Enrofloxacin
===(baytril) are faster but they would also knock out your
===bio-filter......snip

I don't quite understand this statement about PP working but not as
fast as Maracyn-2 etc etc...

PP is not a medication. Its an oxidizer. The other items are
antibiotics. While antibiotic levels in water will kill some things,
it usually takes alot longer for it to do any good, as its usually a 3
or more day treatment.

PP on the other hand will knock out any nasties within 4 to 8
hours........but will do nothing in the line of providing antibiotic
supplement to the fish. Therefore its always best to follow up with
antibiotics in the water or feed, when using PP. Even though the fish
may be cured with PP, it is still susceptible to reinfection as its
immune system is down or low.......

I'm missing something here..................


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