Kilgore
Aquarium Advice Activist
Hello,
I have an old bottle of Formalin (generic) and I am assuming it doesn't expire since it is basically formaldehyde. Is this correct?
At any rate, I am considering using it to treat ich in a 10-gallon tank with six guppies and one otocinlus. I haven't actually seen any white spots but the guppies are flashing on rocks and clamping fins somewhat. So, assuming I have ich, is it safe to use this product at the recommended dosage? There are a few plants in the tank but I care more about the fish.
I do know that formalin is one of the key medications in Rid-Ich, so I thought that this could work, especially in combination with the treatment dose of salt I added yesterday (1 tablespoon per 10 gallons).
Any insight will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
I have an old bottle of Formalin (generic) and I am assuming it doesn't expire since it is basically formaldehyde. Is this correct?
At any rate, I am considering using it to treat ich in a 10-gallon tank with six guppies and one otocinlus. I haven't actually seen any white spots but the guppies are flashing on rocks and clamping fins somewhat. So, assuming I have ich, is it safe to use this product at the recommended dosage? There are a few plants in the tank but I care more about the fish.
I do know that formalin is one of the key medications in Rid-Ich, so I thought that this could work, especially in combination with the treatment dose of salt I added yesterday (1 tablespoon per 10 gallons).
Any insight will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!