Everyone should consider this or not.
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ajroc31
Member
IMHO, there is no need for it. If you do not bring anything into to the tank, it won't appear. I don't know the products specifically, but I am not big on using anything that is not necessary, in general, I don't use anything, just water changes, life phyto, and sometimes purple up. In my opinion, garlic is snake oil, others swear by it. Corals are so sensative to every chemical in water since they are filter feeders, I can't see how in the long run, this will not at least annoy them. I guess Metronidazole is an anti-biotic, so, after awhile, it will not work. Besides, anti-biotics need to be used regularly and for a short period of time.
flower
Well-Known Member
Originally Posted by ajroc31
http:///forum/post/3278682
IMHO, there is no need for it. If you do not bring anything into to the tank, it won't appear. I don't know the products specifically, but I am not big on using anything that is not necessary, in general, I don't use anything, just water changes, life phyto, and sometimes purple up. In my opinion, garlic is snake oil, others swear by it. Corals are so sensative to every chemical in water since they are filter feeders, I can't see how in the long run, this will not at least annoy them.
I hope you do tests on calcium before you use purple up.
Garlic is safe but what you buy in the fish store is practically useless. Soak a chunk of shrimp in fresh garlic juice and feed your fish. I only do it when my fish are stressed, not as a steady diet. The algae sheets with garlic just stink and it makes the tank water stink too. My .02
http:///forum/post/3278682
IMHO, there is no need for it. If you do not bring anything into to the tank, it won't appear. I don't know the products specifically, but I am not big on using anything that is not necessary, in general, I don't use anything, just water changes, life phyto, and sometimes purple up. In my opinion, garlic is snake oil, others swear by it. Corals are so sensative to every chemical in water since they are filter feeders, I can't see how in the long run, this will not at least annoy them.
I hope you do tests on calcium before you use purple up.
Garlic is safe but what you buy in the fish store is practically useless. Soak a chunk of shrimp in fresh garlic juice and feed your fish. I only do it when my fish are stressed, not as a steady diet. The algae sheets with garlic just stink and it makes the tank water stink too. My .02
thai
Member
Originally Posted by Flower
http:///forum/post/3278686
I hope you do tests on calcium before you use purple up.
Garlic is safe but what you buy in the fish store is practically useless. Soak a chunk of shrimp in fresh garlic juice and feed your fish. I only do it when my fish are stressed, not as a steady diet. The algae sheets with garlic just stink and it makes the tank water stink too. My .02
What about metronidazole and focus would you consider because is highly recommened?
http:///forum/post/3278686
I hope you do tests on calcium before you use purple up.
Garlic is safe but what you buy in the fish store is practically useless. Soak a chunk of shrimp in fresh garlic juice and feed your fish. I only do it when my fish are stressed, not as a steady diet. The algae sheets with garlic just stink and it makes the tank water stink too. My .02
What about metronidazole and focus would you consider because is highly recommened?
flower
Well-Known Member
Originally Posted by thai
http:///forum/post/3278689
What about metronidazole and focus would you consider because is highly recommened?
LOL...No, It’s just advertisement, you know, if you buy this product you might want to try out this one over here too.
I have to leave for work...have a good night.
http:///forum/post/3278689
What about metronidazole and focus would you consider because is highly recommened?
LOL...No, It’s just advertisement, you know, if you buy this product you might want to try out this one over here too.
I have to leave for work...have a good night.
thai
Member
Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/3278704
Did you actually READ THE BOTTLE????
It says SAFE for use with medicated foods.....FOR EXAMPLE....for enhanced effectiveness against ich and other parasites use Seachems Focus and metronidazole as follows blah blah blah
DO YOU HAVE ICH????
"for enhance effectiveness against ich and other parasites use Seachem focus and Metroniidazole" And no i don't have ick at this moment but my concern was wanting to prevent illness and bacteria disease...
http:///forum/post/3278704
Did you actually READ THE BOTTLE????
It says SAFE for use with medicated foods.....FOR EXAMPLE....for enhanced effectiveness against ich and other parasites use Seachems Focus and metronidazole as follows blah blah blah
DO YOU HAVE ICH????
"for enhance effectiveness against ich and other parasites use Seachem focus and Metroniidazole" And no i don't have ick at this moment but my concern was wanting to prevent illness and bacteria disease...
meowzer
Moderator
Originally Posted by thai
http:///forum/post/3278706
"for enhance effectiveness against ich and other parasites use Seachem focus and Metroniidazole"
Yeah I believe that's what my post says.....Do you have ich?
I use garlic guard a couple of times a week as a soak and food enrichment....I would never use the other stuff mentioned in my tank for any reasons....
http:///forum/post/3278706
"for enhance effectiveness against ich and other parasites use Seachem focus and Metroniidazole"
Yeah I believe that's what my post says.....Do you have ich?
I use garlic guard a couple of times a week as a soak and food enrichment....I would never use the other stuff mentioned in my tank for any reasons....
bang guy
Moderator
Originally Posted by thai
http:///forum/post/3278689
What about metronidazole and focus would you consider because is highly recommened?
That sounds like a horrible idea.
http:///forum/post/3278689
What about metronidazole and focus would you consider because is highly recommened?
That sounds like a horrible idea.
flower
Well-Known Member
Originally Posted by BTLDreef
http:///forum/post/3278724
Waste of money and really shouldn't be put in the direct tank.
If you're concerened about parasites/bacteria, etc, use a quaratine tank and use it wisely.
+1 on what BTLDreef said...
on the pro statement....
Bang Guy a pro? yes, me....LOL...Try Cranberry, Beth and those guys called moderators.
http:///forum/post/3278724
Waste of money and really shouldn't be put in the direct tank.
If you're concerened about parasites/bacteria, etc, use a quaratine tank and use it wisely.
+1 on what BTLDreef said...
Bang Guy a pro? yes, me....LOL...Try Cranberry, Beth and those guys called moderators.
flower
Well-Known Member
Originally Posted by ajroc31
http:///forum/post/3278835
Flower, 5,000 posts, so read over 10,000 posts at least, and you are not a pro? Please, humble is so 1980's.
Reading posts does not an expert make...reading books and going to school does. I don't have 5,000 posts. I had to let everyone understand after reading your kind words that I am no expert, I may steer someone wrong. I don't have the education or knowledge to help beyond some of the simple questions asked by new beginners.
I can't post a new thread on the site anymore unless I go to another computer, which I can do if a disaster strikes, since SWF changed their forum, all I can do is troll around and post some simple answers for folks...LOL..so my post count keep rising.
So I wasn’t being humble, I was being truthful and made a joke out of it to keep it light.
http:///forum/post/3278835
Flower, 5,000 posts, so read over 10,000 posts at least, and you are not a pro? Please, humble is so 1980's.
Reading posts does not an expert make...reading books and going to school does. I don't have 5,000 posts. I had to let everyone understand after reading your kind words that I am no expert, I may steer someone wrong. I don't have the education or knowledge to help beyond some of the simple questions asked by new beginners.
I can't post a new thread on the site anymore unless I go to another computer, which I can do if a disaster strikes, since SWF changed their forum, all I can do is troll around and post some simple answers for folks...LOL..so my post count keep rising.
So I wasn’t being humble, I was being truthful and made a joke out of it to keep it light.
stanlalee
Active Member
Originally Posted by thai
http:///forum/post/3278680
I been feeding my fish with galic guard on the back it recommened also use with metronidazole and seachem focus. What do you guys think. Is it safe in a reef tank to use 3 times a week? It read that it prevent bacterial diseases.
terrible terrible ideas. The idea of prophylactic bacteria infection treatment on healthy fish makes as much sense as offering a girlfriend a routine dose of Flagyl (brand name metronidazole) to prevent future cooties. Adequate feeding of the appropriate foods is all thats really needed for healthy fish. I dont add any vitamins, selcon, food soaks, garlic product ect. that stuff may be useful in fish that arent completely healthy, arent eating well or refuse the appropriate foods but most fish need none of that stuff. I feed foods already adequate or fortified with what they need already. Definately dont treat diseases they dont have.
http:///forum/post/3278680
I been feeding my fish with galic guard on the back it recommened also use with metronidazole and seachem focus. What do you guys think. Is it safe in a reef tank to use 3 times a week? It read that it prevent bacterial diseases.
terrible terrible ideas. The idea of prophylactic bacteria infection treatment on healthy fish makes as much sense as offering a girlfriend a routine dose of Flagyl (brand name metronidazole) to prevent future cooties. Adequate feeding of the appropriate foods is all thats really needed for healthy fish. I dont add any vitamins, selcon, food soaks, garlic product ect. that stuff may be useful in fish that arent completely healthy, arent eating well or refuse the appropriate foods but most fish need none of that stuff. I feed foods already adequate or fortified with what they need already. Definately dont treat diseases they dont have.