Regarding methylene blue versus malachite green for fungus: both will stain silicone and decor but malachite green in the form of Paraguard is safe for the biological filter according to Seachem. Method blue will annihilate your biofilter at recommended dosage.
I do not know why methylene blue is the most recommended prophylaxis against egg fungus. Is it more effective against fungus than malachite green? Some people say hydrogen peroxide is best for isolated eggs (toxic to hatched fry and to adult fish at recommended doses).
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