My betta has fin rot - AQ salt treatment, Jungle Fungus Clear tab did not work. Can I use this in conjuction with Seachem Prime?
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Yes, you can use ParaGuard in conjunction with Prime.On the official Seachem forums, here is what a Seachem support admin has to say about using the two together:"ParaGuard will not impact ammonia levels nor give a false positive reading....I also would recommend using Prime in conjunction with the ParaGuard in order to keep your fish safe from ammonia toxicity. You can dose with the Prime every 48 hours as needed."http://www.seachem.com/support/forums/showthread.php?t=3676
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While I was treating parasites with ParaGuard, I used Prime to make absolutely certain my water quality was the best it could be. Because they're from the same manufacturer, I imagine they're compatible. I can't say how effective it is versus fungus, though. Let us know if it works!
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Seachem Prime is a water conditioner. You should be fine to use them both together.
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Yes, you can use ParaGuard in conjunction with Prime. On the official Seachem forums, here is what a Seachem support admin has to say about using the two together: "ParaGuard will not impact ammonia levels nor give a false positive reading....I also would recommend using Prime in conjunction with the ParaGuard in order to keep your fish safe from ammonia toxicity. You can dose with the Prime every 48 hours as needed." http://www.seachem.com/support/forums/showthread.php?t=3676
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Sorry. The only thing that I know of that Might work would be to distill the water and try to get rid of the contaminants afterward. The filter system that seems to filter the best, and remove the most hazards is the Berkey filters. Suggest that you research them. I spent days........,,, looking for something thy would remove salt and biochemical contaminants. There is not one that I could find. I was very impressed with the Berkey, and for a lightweight purifier, I really do like the LifeStraw. It will do more than most of the very small filters. Be sure to get this one, and not the green camoflage one that lets 2 micron particles through. That one seems to be mostly for looks. Hope this helps. Sorry. The only thing that I know of that Might work would be to distill the water and try to get rid of the contaminants afterward. The filter system that seems to filter the best, and remove the most hazards is the Berkey filters. Suggest that you research them. I spent days........,,, looking for something thy would remove salt and biochemical contaminants. There is not one that I could find. I was very impressed with the Berkey, and for a lightweight purifier, I really do like the LifeStraw. It will do more than most of the very small filters. Be sure to get this one, and not the green... » Read More Sorry. The only thing that I know of that Might work would be to distill the water and try to get rid of the contaminants afterward. The filter system that seems to filter the best, and remove the most hazards is the Berkey filters. Suggest that you research them. I spent days........,,, looking for something thy would remove salt and biochemical contaminants. There is not one that I could find. I was very impressed with the Berkey, and for a lightweight purifier, I really do like the LifeStraw. It will do more than most of the very small filters. Be sure to get this one, and not the green camoflage one that lets 2 micron particles through. That one seems to be mostly for looks. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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While I haven't used Sea 90 with fish, it is water soluble and very close to the mineral salts I have used in ornamental aquariums. I would do a test in an aquarium tank with a few fish first to make sure there are no ill effects in the fish.
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I use it only with Seachem Matrix biological media. The carbon pad traps both large and small debris while clarifying the water, so there is no need for another floss/pad type media in my set up.
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Chandra - sorry this isn't an answer to your question, but I'm curious, since you used this, has your betta's fin rot problem been improved?
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No, but you can adjust the rate on the AZOO Mignon filter so I use it with my betta fish.
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You really only need to use one or the other. I have not used Prime in my tanks (though I have used other Seachem products and love them!) but I have had great success with API Stress Coat and have been using it for years. If your fish are stressed or having issues and that is the reason you are asking about doubling up, you need to treat the specific problems - maintaining good water parameters (and regular testing to make sure you are!) are key and a good water change is usually the first line of defense against any aquarium issue!
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works OK on most fish. its strong medicine do not overdoes. Best to couple adding this with a 1/3 tank water change and up the temp for a few days.
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Fin rot is a bacterial condition but typically caused by stress or other environmental conditions. This remedy is the best I have ever used. Note that if the edges of the fins are white, there may be a secondary fungal disease which commonly accompanies fin rot (and for that there is Pima Fix). Here is a good official source of info : http://freshaquarium.about.com/cs/disease/p/finrot.htm . Melafix has worked for me in the past. Best of luck to you.
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I live in Southern Calif. and our water here is HARD with dissolved salts and minerals. I bought one to use with my hydroponics water source and it DID NOT remove or change the PPM from that tested before I installed it on the hose.
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It is my understanding that koi and tetra are not compatible in the same tank for a variety of reasons. The missing/red fin could be an infected injury, in which case it is probably only a threat to the injured fish. Or it could be a fin-rot type infection, in which case there is the risk of infecting all the other fish. Either way, you need to treat the water right away. use the recommended dosage of Melafix for your size tank, and repeat the treatment for 6-7 days. The infected fish will either die or get better, but you will likely keep the other fish from getting sick. If you think it is a result of an injury, then adding a little pond salt also helps with the healing process. Good luck!
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Yes! My fish had tail rot and was pretty much just floating around in the fishbowl. I used this for 2 weeks and his fins grew back bigger & brighter than before! The tank will get cloudy after a few drops and it smells like Vicks vapor rub but it is worth it!
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You probably can, but you really don't need the salt if using the fungus clear.
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I only know that it worked on my Betta's fins. His fins that were scraped and tattered responded almost immediately to the use of this product! I used it for 1 week and then every other day after that for a another week. He healed almost completely! I never noticed any smell or cloudiness during the time we used it in his water. I also believe that keeping the water cleaned regularly helps keep anyone's beta fish live longer and healthier lives. I keep Melafix on hand in case we need it again. Cannot hurt to give this product a try. I hope this works for your pet fish! :)
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I don't think your supposed to mix the tabs in a salt pool I would check with one of the pool stores to ask the PRO's
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Hi :I have a fresh water aquarium.... not sure about salt water... Look it up on google... Sorry Happy new Year
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I would go to their website and ask. I have only used my Zen Detox one time. I find it very hard to regulate the salt you put in the water to actually get it to keep working during the detox.