Is this medication any good?

Discussion in 'General Reef Topics' started by Siddique, Nov 23, 2009.

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  1. Siddique

    Siddique Dragon Wrasse

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    unclejed Whip-Lash Squid

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    No, never heard of it. I read through the testimonials and it seems to have helped in many cases. It may be a good "emergency" product to keep on hand. I have posted many times on this forum of a product from Tropical Science; Marine-Max which is a preventative for disease and I believe in prevention.
    What disturbed me about the "No Sick Fish" product was that I searched high and low and did not see the ingredients...anywhere. I am uncomfortable putting something in my own body if I don't know what it is let alone my aquarium.
     
  4. Siddique

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    My supplier has sold it to quite a few people who didn't have any complaints and it's reef safe and it didn't harm their reefs when they used it. I couldn't find the active ingredient either. I understand where you're coming from but if it will save my children in my tank from dying, I'm gonna give it a try. I started the first treatment this morning and I'll hope that it works.
    I haven't actually heard of the additive you mentioned but it looks okay.
     
  5. bluewhite4

    bluewhite4 Astrea Snail

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    Siddique, please update us and let us know how it turns out. I did a google search after reading your posting this morning, and found some feedback on some other forums.

    There seem to be a mix of people who tried it, and believe that it helped them/worked, and those that refuse to use it because the ingredients are kept secret.

    Unclejed, you replied to my ich post yesterday with the same advice. I've since ordered the Marine-Max. But my concern is that my fish already have ich, so I'm not sure a prevention system will do them any good. It may bolster their immune system and help them fight it off, which if so, great.

    Siddique, which of your tanks has the ich?
     
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    I will as soon as I begin to see some progress. So far, I haven't heard anything bad about the product. Ian actually beginning to see some progress with my royal gramma.
    My main display tank has the ICH problem.
     
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    Just an update, day 3 into treatment and all seems to be doing well. The Ich has cleared off of all of my fish with the exception of the Regal Tang which is looking better and still eating very well.
    Because of my high bio load, my ammonia is around .50ppm since I have my skimmer off due to treatment. I plan on treating for 5 days instead of the full 7 days because I really think I need to put back on my skimmer.

    Would a shortened treatment along with a small water change necessarily mean a bad idea?
     
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  9. bluewhite4

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    How did it end up turning out? Thank!
     
  10. Siddique

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    It worked out okay with the exception of 3 dead tangs and a small red algae break out.
    The two yellow and regal tang died because I caught them out to treat them separately. I'm guessing that they died due to a combination of stress, pH shock and S.G. shock. Everything else in my DT survived.
    The Clown Tang still brushes himself on the sand now and then but nothing major.
     
  11. bvlester

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    you knoe ICK has a 45day cycle and you should remove all fish from the DT for the whole 45days it will rid the tank of ICK. Other wise you are going to have an ongoing issue with ICK.

    Bill
     
  12. unclejed

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    If you read about the product, it is specific so you do not have to remove the fish.