Will Tetra general tonic kill my beneficial bacteria

[Bambithegirl]

Hi All,

I have a 30L tank iwth one halfmoon betta who got fin rot. Water parameters are all normal, but he was getting worse. I do weekly water changes and often an extra one mid week. I eventually bought some aquarium salt which I havent used yet and dosed his tank with some Tetra general tonic as per instructions but I read on another thread that this will kill my beneficial bacteria? I worked so hard to cycle this tank. What should I do now? Just let it be? I only have ammonia and nitrite kits at home. The PH and nitrates I have to get checked at pet shop. I also have some plants and watchng them closely. Will take them out if they seem affected. Any suggestions? I dont think I would need to give him another dose of the tonic so maybe just the one dose wont ruin the parameters?

 

[Delapool]

Hi, I found this. Methylene blue in the second link is more suggested for a QT. I've used it with no problems for bb but in general I think a QT is better when using meds.

http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&r...OBXGS-xL1uopPnQ&bvm=bv.60983673,d.dGI&cad=rja

Pharmaceutically effective components per 100ml of solution:
Ethacridine lactate 836.0 mg
Acriflavin 160.2 mg
Methylene blue 56.44 mg
9-amino-acridine * HCI * H2O 28.20 mg

Aquarium Medications, Treatments, and How They Work (AQUARIUM CARE ARTICLES)

 

[Bambithegirl]

Hi, I found this. Methylene blue in the second link is more suggested for a QT. I've used it with no problems for bb but in general I think a QT is better when using meds.

http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&r...OBXGS-xL1uopPnQ&bvm=bv.60983673,d.dGI&cad=rja

Pharmaceutically effective components per 100ml of solution:
Ethacridine lactate 836.0 mg
Acriflavin 160.2 mg
Methylene blue 56.44 mg
9-amino-acridine * HCI * H2O 28.20 mg

Aquarium Medications, Treatments, and How They Work (AQUARIUM CARE ARTICLES)

Thanks Delapool. I think because I've only got him in the tank its not having any effect on my good bacteria which is good news. Water parameters still normal. Thanks for the info

 

[Delapool]

Good news.

I found my plants went off a bit, hoping they pick up.

 

[Bambithegirl]

Hi All, Matisse is looking much better, his fins are looking fuller, even though nowhere near his completely healed. Colour is very good. I medicated the tank with tetra general tonic last week and I am about to do my first water change since then. I think I must do 80-90% to get rid of all the meds is that right? i have this little container I bought at the petshop that is about 1 liter, can I put him in there while I clean the tank. I wanna do a proper job, and sometimes he gets in the way or I spook him a bit too much with gravel vacuum. I think he will be good from now on, might just keep adding some rooibos tea. I still have salt as a backup but not sure its necessary yet.

 

[Bambithegirl]

I just read that I should add carbon/coal for 24 hours to get rid of the rest of the meds but is this necessary. I thought I could just do an 80% water change or is that too much?

 

[Delapool]

Organics in the tank will use up meds so if past redose date (as listed on bottle), they could be going.

Carbon will help and will remove meds.

Also pwc's - IMO a 50% water change is as high as I go so as not to change too much.

Edit - personal preference on pwc I meant to add.