Med Kit

[cheezgrater]

Just a note that I have updated the list.

[Lori]

Thanks for the update, Cheesie!

[heather84]

we are new to the fish world but our dalmatian molly got popeye and we used jungle fungus clear fizz tabs and her eye was about 80% better the next day 

Is there any meds that dont change the water color? Maybe we could indicate if it does on the main list?

[Pam]

Just wanted to include a point.

Before purchasing Medicines, read online about the optimal water parameters for the medicines. Do not add medicines to poor water conditions, it could create a toxic mess for the fish. You will want to make sure the water is in optimal condition before adding medicines.

Take Tetracycline, a common and often recommended antibiotic, however it will not work in every tank. I did not find this info on the package in the store, however on line I found http://www.aquariumlife.net/articles/aquarium-care/104.asp (and several other sites) this antibiotic is not effective in water that has a PH of 7.5 or higher. My aquariums have a PH of  7.6 or higher.

So if it works in someone else's tanks it could be their water parameters are within the chemicals requirements to be effective. Thus this is why it works for one person and yet does nothing for someone else.

So do not get exicted and dump medicines in at first sign of sickness, take your time and figure out what is going on. test the water and observe their behavior. Also this is another argument for purchasing the test kits, know your water, and know your fish.

Hope this helps.