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This thread contains links to useful treatment options. Please click on the blue links below for more info. 
Acriflavine is a first aid antiseptic, useful for treating bacterial infections (and velvet).
Antibiotics treats bacterial infections.
Chloroquine Phosphate treats ich, velvet, brook & uronema.
Copper treats ich & velvet.
Fenbendazole is a dewormer used to treat (prazi resistant) flukes and gastrointestinal parasites (worms).
Formalin treats velvet, brook, uronema, flukes, black ich.
Freshwater Dip provides temporary relief for a wide range of diseases. Can also be used to confirm the presence of Flukes.
Hydrogen Peroxide provides temporary relief for velvet.
Hyposalinity treats ich & flukes.
Methylene Blue treats ammonia burn, cuts, cyanide poisoning. Excellent “first response” treatment for a sick fish.
Metronidazole treats internal parasites, brook, uronema.
Praziquantel is a dewormer used to treat flukes, black ich, intestinal worms.
Tank Transfer Method (all versions)
Vitamins/Herbal Remedies to boost a fish’s immune system, supplement dietary deficiencies, and improve overall health.
Great website with LOTS of information on all different kinds of medications: http://www.americanaquariumproducts.com/Aquarium_Medication.html
*Salvage protocol for treating very sick fish*
In-tank peroxide dosing - a mostly reef safe option for when treating in a separate QT/hospital tank is not feasible. ***Please use caution when opting for this method, it is still experimental. It is not a quick fix, be prepared to be dosing for a minimum of 2 months.***
Acriflavine is a first aid antiseptic, useful for treating bacterial infections (and velvet).
Antibiotics treats bacterial infections.
Chloroquine Phosphate treats ich, velvet, brook & uronema.
Copper treats ich & velvet.
Fenbendazole is a dewormer used to treat (prazi resistant) flukes and gastrointestinal parasites (worms).
Formalin treats velvet, brook, uronema, flukes, black ich.
Freshwater Dip provides temporary relief for a wide range of diseases. Can also be used to confirm the presence of Flukes.
Hydrogen Peroxide provides temporary relief for velvet.
Hyposalinity treats ich & flukes.
Methylene Blue treats ammonia burn, cuts, cyanide poisoning. Excellent “first response” treatment for a sick fish.
Metronidazole treats internal parasites, brook, uronema.
Praziquantel is a dewormer used to treat flukes, black ich, intestinal worms.
Tank Transfer Method (all versions)
Vitamins/Herbal Remedies to boost a fish’s immune system, supplement dietary deficiencies, and improve overall health.
Great website with LOTS of information on all different kinds of medications: http://www.americanaquariumproducts.com/Aquarium_Medication.html
*Salvage protocol for treating very sick fish*
In-tank peroxide dosing - a mostly reef safe option for when treating in a separate QT/hospital tank is not feasible. ***Please use caution when opting for this method, it is still experimental. It is not a quick fix, be prepared to be dosing for a minimum of 2 months.***
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