molliwopp
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Will metro treat columnaris?
I've never tried Metro, but Furan-2 + Kanaplex saved my tank from columnaris a few months ago with minimal casualties.
I've read that it's a gram negative bacteria (I don't know what this means, just what I've read) and so some medications don't work on it. Not sure about Metro though.
Ordered both of those and paid an absolute fortune for them being as theyre illegal here in the UK so had to import them but if they work.. money WELL spent. Stupid UK laws.
Know of anyways to slow it down? Im lowering the temperature tomorrow, Im treating with myxazin and salt at the moment
I thought for low temp to be affective against columinaris it has to be below 60°f? Not arguing or trying to start one just curiousYour taking the right steps for now! Gradually take the temp down to @70 if possible. If your fish are tolerant of salt, increase it .1% salinity gradually as well.
One of my cichlids is holding, if i can save the fry what are their chances of survival?
Some good(ish) news.. it seems to be dying back. Their mouths seem to be less white and some of the females mouths are normal colour.
Worried though as medication finishes tomorrow afternoon with a large water changenand carbon. Should i treat again with salt and myxazin again in afew days until my meds arrive?