Maracyn-Two treatments done!

[gm72]

Okay, my 5 day antibiotic course is done. Now here's the question--do a huge water change and add carbo to take out the rest of the meds? Or should I be waiting a few days for the medication to completely resolve? Never had to use antibiotics before so I need a little help.

[Lady Hobbs]

Water change and add the charcoal. How do the fish look?

[gm72]

Looking very good, no obvious signs of problem. I think tonight I am going to give them one extra night of treatment just to be sure then change out the water, etc. tomorrow.

[SkarloeysMom]

I've used Maracyn-2 on my betta but I put him in a hospital tank to treat him and I was changing the water every other day and adding more meds as directed. I think after the treatment was done I just put him back in his own tank. I really can't remember if I've ever treated a whole tank with antibiotics. I did just start treating for velvet in all 3 of my tanks and I'm planning on doing the treatment for the 5 days and then just doing a regular PWC. I figure it will dilute the treatment but still leave a little in there which I'm hoping will help knock out the velvet.

[Lady Hobbs]

Glad it appears to have done the job. Now to figure out what's going on with your gourami's.

[gm72]

Everything in that tank seems to be stable now. I increased my weekly water changes from around 40% to more like 55%. Hoping that helps the situation. Certainly can't hurt!