Garlic Extract...What does it do?

t316

t316

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I suspect some ich and LFS told me to soak all food in garlic extract for the next week or two, before trying anything else. I know it's used as a flavor enhancer for not-so-good eaters, but does it really do anything for the health of the fish, or ward off any ailments?
 
t316

t316

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My thoughts exactly...or possibly it makes their breath stink so bad that diseases run the other way.
 
jmick

jmick

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When I use garlic I only use fresh cloves that I grind into a paste and mix it with the food and let it soak awhile. From what I have read, a lot of the bottled stuff you get at your LFS loses some of it's effectiveness over time.
 
t316

t316

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Thanks...good links and info. Looks like it does have it's good uses, and it does appear that the fresh would do much more good than this $11 bottle of liquid that the lfs sold me.
 
salth2ofun

salth2ofun

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I feed my fish a cube of mysis shrimp and brine shrimp every evening with about a 1/2 cap full of garlic guard. I put it in a small cup with fresh tap water, microwave for 45 sec. with the liquid garlic, stir it till the cube melts and feed to the fish. Since I have been using this I have had no ich, or parasites on my fish. It works for my tank. LOL
 
t316

t316

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Thanks salth2ofun. That's the same brand (Garlic Guard) that my lfs sold me. Good to know it's working for you.
 
beth

beth

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It doesn't do a thing.

If you want to use garlic in a meaningful way, then it needs to be fresh garlic. Take a look at the info in the FAQ Thread.
 
t316

t316

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Beth...I have read that, and I'm convinced. But I am going to finish out this $11 bottle of Garlic Guard, if for nothing else "flavor". After almost a total wipe-out, I'm down to only 3 fish, so it's hard to tell what the heck is working and what's not. But from all of your data, fresh is the only way to go.
 
t316

t316

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Hey...I'm just gratefull that "Beth" has posted to one of my threads.
Not trying to sound sarcastic...It doesn't take much research to tell that you are a pro at this, and to be respected. Thanks for your input. I'm sure I'll need some more advice soon. I study your past posting often when I have a problem. Thanks again & don't stop.
 
beth

beth

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I appreciate the vote of confidence, but I'm really just a fish tank lover like everyone else, certainly not a pro. I learned a few things about diseases over the years just because of my own big blunders, so if I can share a bit of info and spare other hobbyists many headaches, then I've done my job here.
 
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