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Old 08-21-2005, 12:47 PM   #1
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Using an antibiotic properly

The antibiotic didn't come with instructions except for the amount per gallon (drop per gallon). Should I be doing daily pwc when I'm treating my whole tank with antibiotics? Should I be putting the antibiotics in everyday?

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Old 08-21-2005, 03:25 PM   #2
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what antibiotic is it?
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Old 08-21-2005, 03:40 PM   #3
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From "Aquarium Products- APPlus" Anti-Bacteria Bacterial Infection Treatment (for ulcers, dropsy, and internal bacterial infection)
Active ingredients: formalin, Benzalkonium Chloride
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Old 08-21-2005, 04:01 PM   #4
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I found this. http://www.aq-products.com/Catalog/L...tibacteria.htm

Here is an interesting article on formalin.. http://www.fishdoc.co.uk/treatments/malachite.htm
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Old 08-21-2005, 06:54 PM   #5
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Thank you-- I probably should have looked at their website first...
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