does popeye medication harm shrimp?
does popeye medication harm shrimp?
I'm in a bit of a bind with my betta's Popeye treatment. I'm doing frequent water changes, but I still need to medicate him. The thing is, I don't have a hospital tank and I've read that you shouldn't use this stuff in a tank with shrimp. I'm thinking of taking him out and treating him in a separate container - do you think that'll still be effective? I've found this treatment online and I'm considering ordering it. Any advice would be a huge help.
Re: does popeye medication harm shrimp?
Yes it will kill shrimp if it says not to use it. The ingredients would be helpful to know, as that will give us a better idea of what we're dealing with.
Most often, Popeye isn't something that requires medication, as it's usually caused by an injury and poor water quality. In my experience, daily 50% or more water changes are usually enough to resolve the issue.
If you do decide to use the treatment in a separate container, make sure to provide as many hiding places as possible and try to minimize stress during the transition. Stress can significantly impact his recovery rate, so it's crucial to handle him carefully.
Most often, Popeye isn't something that requires medication, as it's usually caused by an injury and poor water quality. In my experience, daily 50% or more water changes are usually enough to resolve the issue.
If you do decide to use the treatment in a separate container, make sure to provide as many hiding places as possible and try to minimize stress during the transition. Stress can significantly impact his recovery rate, so it's crucial to handle him carefully.
Re: does popeye medication harm shrimp?
The box doesn't mention shrimp, I've just seen people online advising against it 'cause they're unsure.juicebox wrote: ↑Sun Dec 22, 2024 1:12 pm Yes it will kill shrimp if it says not to use it. The ingredients would be helpful to know, as that will give us a better idea of what we're dealing with.
Most often, Popeye isn't something that requires medication, as it's usually caused by an injury and poor water quality. In my experience, daily 50% or more water changes are usually enough to resolve the issue.
If you do decide to use the treatment in a separate container, make sure to provide as many hiding places as possible and try to minimize stress during the transition. Stress can significantly impact his recovery rate, so it's crucial to handle him carefully.
The ingredients are Formaldehyde, Broponol, and Benzalkonium.
I'm new to dealing with issues like this, so I'm trying to sort it out ASAP. This is my second tank, and it's way smaller than the first one, so I guess I haven't been doing enough water changes.
Would you still say to just stick with the water changes and skip the meds?