Tetra life guard - worthwhile?

[Delapool]

Hi all,

I'm curious if the main ingredient to this product (Active Ingredient: 1-chloro-2, 2, 5,5-tetramethyl-4-imidazolidinone) is any good. Curious if people are finding treatment went well or not. Any articles or studies also appreciated.

From reading it seems more like a disinfectant (not an antibiotic) and perhaps not very harsh on fish. Speculating but I'd put it similar to malachite green or acriflavine. Guessing though as I can't find much on it.




Tetra® Aquarium Lifeguard Halo Shield All-In-One-Treatment

1-chloro-2,2,5,5-tetramethyl-4-imidazildinone

 

[Brookster123]

The only thing I can go on with this particular med.. at the stores around here they carry that and a whole line of api meds, the tetra is always on sale.. may be they're trying to liquidate the stock?

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[Delapool]

Interesting! It reads as a wonder med but I'm not so sure now.

I should mention I don't need to treat or anything, only curious on any feedback from anyone that has used it.

 

[Fred-Argentina]

no harmer

It never killed any of my fish
Which is often better than other stuff.... or most LFS staff.
We need a med / bio /vet to explain what that impressive 2-lines organic-compound API is; apparently much like putting a band-aid for a bone-deep cut (ironic metaphor), or a fresh towel on your forehead to cure ramping malaria.

 

[Delapool]

It never killed any of my fish

Which is often better than other stuff.... or most LFS staff.

We need a med / bio /vet to explain what that impressive 2-lines organic-compound API is; apparently much like putting a band-aid for a bone-deep cut (ironic metaphor), or a fresh towel on your forehead to cure ramping malaria.

Yes, antibiotics apart from tetracycline are not really sold here so I was interested as this seems to be a new product compared to the dyes and older products.

Thanks for the reply. It's handy to even know that it may not be very harsh.