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Common / Proprietary Names {mfg.}

Chemical Names / Synonyms

CAS #

Category

Effective Against / Use

Prolonged Bath Dosage

Comments

Aspirin {Bayer}, Alka-seltzer {Bayer}(1 of 2)

acetylsalicylic acid, (2-(Acetyloxy)benzoic acid), [C₉H₈O₄]

50-78-2

Anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, analgesic

relieves shock and stress

50 grains/10 gallons prolonged bath

For fresh and salt water.

Acriflavin {Kordon}, Velvet Control {Wardley}, Fungus Cure {Aquarium Pharmaceuticals}(1 of 2), Ick Guard {Jungle}(1 of 3), Ick Guard II {Jungle}(1 of 4), Ick Clear {Jungle}(1 of 2), Hole-N-Head Guard {Jungle}(1of 3), Internal Parasite Guard {Jungle}(1 of 3)

acriflavin (neutral), trypaflavin, neutroflavine, (3,6-diamino-10-methylacridinium chloride & 3,6-diaminoacridne)

8048-52-0

Antibiotic

bacteria, protozoa

5-10 mg/L prolonged bath 7-10 days continuous

Kills plants.

Acriflavin Hydrochloride

acriflavin hydrochloride, acriflavine hydrochloride, C₁₄H₁₄ClN₃HCl+C₁₃H₁₁N₃HCl

8063-24-9

Anthelmintic

bacteria, protozoa, fungi

10 ppm for 2 hours

Not as safe as Acriflavin (neutral).

Chloramine

ammonium hydroxide + chlorine, monochloramine, NH₂Cl

10599-90-3

Disinfectant

Half-life is more than 5 weeks.

Fungizone, Amphoterin B

amphoterin B, C₄₇H₇₃NO₁₇

1397-89-3

Fungicide

fungi

none

Ampicillin (sodium)

ampicillin (sodium),( 6-((aminophenylacetyl)amino)- 3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-monosodium salt)

69-52-3

Antibiotic

bacteria (gram- & gram+)

Not effective, not advised.

Ampicillin Trihydrate

ampicillin trihydrate, C₁₆H₁₉N₃O₄S·3H₂O

7177-48-2

Antibiotic

bacteria (gram- & gram+)

Not effective, not advised.

Aureomycin

aureomycin, aureomycin hydrochloride, C₂₂H₂₄Cl₂N₂O₈

64-72-2

Anthelmintic

protozoa (Oodinium)

13 mg/L for 5 min ONCE

Questionable efficacy.

Bacitracin

bacitracin, C₆₆H₁₀₃N₁₇O₁₆S

1405-87-4

Antibiotic

bacteria

60-75 mg/L indefinite

Not absorbed systemically.

Brilliant Green (zinc free), Basic Green 1, Malachite Green G

brilliant green, ([4-[4-(diethylamino)benzhydrylene]cyclohexa- 2,5-dien-1-ylidene]diethylammonium hydrogensulphate), C₂₇H₃₄N₂O₄S

633-03-4

Fungicide

fungi

0.1 mg/L indefinite

Stains skin and fabrics. Is mutagenic, teraogenic. May be toxic to some species. More toxic at higher temperatures.

Dolomite, crushed coral, Calcite, Aragonite

calcium carbonate, CaCO₃

471-34-1

Fertilizer

plant fertilizer

none

Calcium chloride

calcium chloride, CaCl₂

10043-52-4

Fertilizer

plant fertilizer

none

Chloramphenicol, Sodium Succinate, Chloromycetin

chloramphenicol, sodium succinate, chloromycetin

56-75-7

Antibiotic

bacteria (gram- & gram+)

40 mg/L

Not effective as a bath.

Chloroquine Diphosphate

chloroquine diphosphate

50-63-5

Anthelmintic

protozoa (Cryptocaryon irritans)

10 mg/L indefinite, ONCE

Somewhat effective.

Chloroquine

chloroquine, (7-Chloro-4-(4-diethylamino-1-methylbutylamino)quinoline), C₁₈H₂₆ClN₃

54-05-7

Anthelmintic

protozoa (Cryptocaryon irritans)

10 mg/L indefinite, ONCE

Somewhat effective.

Chlorotetracycline

chlorotetracycline

57-62-5

Antibiotic

bacteria (gram- & gram+)

13 mg/L for 5 min ONCE

Many resistant strains.

Cupramine {Seachem}, Baslows solution, Copper buffered (copper sulfate + TRIS buffer + EDTA), TRIS buffer (copper sulfate + TRIS buffer + EDTA)

copper buffered (copper sulfate + TRIS buffer + EDTA), TRIS buffer (copper sulfate + TRIS buffer + EDTA), copper-TRIS, cupric-tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane

Anthelmintic

protozoa (Amyloodinium, Cryptocaryon)

0.10 to 0.15 ppm ONCE

Toxic to freshwater fish.

Copper Sulfate (chelated), Fungus Guard {Jungle}, Fluke Control {Aquatronics}, CopperSafe {Mardel}, General Cure {Aquarium Pharmaceuticals}(1 of 3)

copper sulfate (chelated), copper sulphate (chelated)

7758-98-7

Anthelmintic

protozoa

2 mg/L to 8 mg/L, or Total Alkalinity divided by 100%

Generally not as effective as non-chelates. Prolonged exposure may cause anemia, gill, kidney and liver damage. Not advised.

Copper Sulfate (citrated)

copper sulfate (citrated)

Anthelmintic

protozoa

0.15 to 0.20 mg/L for 14 days

Toxic to inverts and freshwater fish. Perhaps the most effective form of copper.

Copper Sulfate

copper sulfate, copper sulphate, [CuSO₄]

7758-99-8

Anthelmintic

protozoa

0.0001 mg/L indefinite, continuous

Toxic to inverts and live plants. Prolonged exposure may cause anemia. kidney, liver and gill problems over time. Highly toxic to freshwater fish.

Cycloserine, Seromycin

cycloserine, (3-Isoxazolidinone, 4-amino-, (R)-)

68-41-7

Antibiotic

bacteria (Mycobacteria)

50 mg/gal every other day for 3 treatments

Saltwater only. Questionable effectiveness against Mycobacteria (fish TB).

Daraprim, Pyrimthamine

daraprim, pyrimethamine, PYM, (5-(4-Chlorophenyl)-6-ethyl-2,4-pyrimidinediamine)

58-14-0

Anthelmintic

protozoa (Cryptocaryon)

1 ppm

Not effective.

Dichlorvos

dichlorvos, C₄H₇Cl₂PO₄

62-73-7

Anthelmintic

monogenea, digenea crustaceans

0.2 mg/kg continuous (for 4 weeks)

none

Dimilin, Parasite Guard {Jungle}(1 of 3)

diflubenzuron, (N-[[(4-chlorophenyl)amino]carbonyl]- 2,6-difluoro-benzamide)

35367-38-5

Anthelmintic

crustaceans

0.01 mg/L 48 hours. 3 treatments, 6 days apart.

76% of this chemical persists at least one week in pond water.

Dimetridazole, Dimetronidizole, Clout {Aquarium Products}(1 of 3), Breeder's Award Anti-protozoan Flake {Breeder's Award}

dimetridazole, (1,2-dimethyl-5-nitroimidazole), C₅H₇N₃O₂

551-92-8

Anthelmintic

Hexamita

50 mg/L for 24 hours. Repeat daily for 10 days

Not very effective.

Doxycycline, Donodox, Vibramycin

doxycycline, 4-(Dimethylamino)-1,4,4a,5,5a,6,11,12a- octahydro-3,5,10,12,12a- pentahydroxy-6-methyl-1,11- dioxo-2-naphthacenecarboxamide

564-25-0

Antibiotic

bacteria (Mycobacteria)

none

Enrofloxacin

enrofloxacin, 1-cyclo-propyl-7-(4-ethyl-1-piperazinyl)-6- fluoro-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-3-quinolone-carboxylic acid, C₁₉H₂₂FN₃O₃

93106-60-6

Antibiotic

bacteria (gram-, Pseudomonas, Aeromonas)

In food, not practical for bath treatments.

Erythromycin, Maracyn {Mardel}, E.M. Tablets {Aquarium Pharmaceuticals}

erythromycin, C₃₇H₆₇NO₁₃

114-07-8

Antibiotic

Cyanobacter (blue-green algae)

250 mg/ 25 gallons, indefinite

Will not harm biological filter at this dose.

Benzocaine

ethyl-p-aminobenzoate, C₆H₄NH₂CO₂C₂H₅

94-09-7

Anaesthetic, euthanasia

anaesthesia, euthanasia

40-100 mg/l, 200-300 mg/l

Recover in aerated anaesthetic- free water.

Panacur

fenbendazole, C₁₅H₁₃N₃O₂S

43210-67-9

Anthelmintic

nematodes

none

Flubendazol

flubendazol + acetone or DMSO 5%, (methyl{5-(4-fluoro benzoyl)-1H-benzimidazol-2-yl}carbamat), C₁₆H₁₂FN₃O₃

31430-15-6

Anthelmintic

gill and intestinal worms

200 gm/100L

Highly toxic with other chemicals in water.

Flumequine

flumequine, (9-Fluoro-6,7-dihydro-5-methyl-1-oxo- 1H,5H-benzo-(IJ)-quinolizine-2-carboxylic acid), C₁₄H₁₂NO₃F

42835-25-6

Antibiotic

bacteria (Aeromonas)

50 mg/L for 30 minutes

Absorption increased at lower pH.

Formalin, Formalin {Aquarium Products}, Formalin 3 {Kordon}, Ick Guard II {Jungle}(1 of 4), Rid-Ich+ {Kordon}(1 of 2)

formaldehyde (37%), CH₂O

50-00-0

Anthelmintic

extoparasites (protozoa, monogenea, digenea, crustaceans)

0.4 ml/L up to 1 hour every 3 days in soft water, 0.5 ml/L up to 1 hour every three days in hard water, 15-25 mg/L

Effect on fish is highly species specific. Not advised. Wear protective eye wear when using. POISON!

Furan-2 {Aquarium Pharmaceuticals}(1 of 3), Furazone Green (1 of 3)

furazolidone, (3-(5-nitrofurfurylideneamino)-2-oxazolidinone), C₈H₇N₃O₅

67-45-8

Antibiotic

bacteria

500 mg/100L

Mutagenic and carcinogenic.

HTH, Calcium Hypochlorite

HTH, calcium hypochlorite, Ca.2ClHO

7778-54-3

Disinfectant

bacteria, protozoa, viruses, fungi

200 ppm for one hour

Will kill fish and inverts. FOR STERILIZATION ONLY!

Lime-It {Aquatronics?}, hydrated lime, lime water?, pickling lime?

hydrated lime, calcium hydroxide, CaH₂O₂

1305-62-0

Disinfectant

snail eggs

Removal of snail eggs on plants, additive to portland cement mixtures, stuccos, etc.

Hydrocortisone

hydrocortisone, hydroxycorticosterone, C₂₁H₃₀O₅

50-23-7

shock

10 mg/L 30 minutes MAXIMUM as needed

none

Hydrogen Peroxide (3%)

hydrogen peroxide (3%), H₂O₂

7722-84-1

Fungicide

oxygen enhancer, fungi

Oxygen: 1 ml/38L/hour, Fungi: 250-500 mg/L

May disrupt biological filter with prolonged use.

Iodine (7% tincture)

iodine (7% tincture), I₂

7553-56-2

Antiseptic

paint on wound and rinse immediately

none

Ipropan

ipronidazole

14885-29-1

Anthelmintic

protozoa (Hexamita)

3-4 mg/L for 6-12 hours ONCE

none

Isoniazid, Paragon {Aquatronics}(1 of 6)

isoniazid, isonicotinic acid hydrazide, INH, C₆H₇N₃O

54-85-3

Antibiotic

bacteria (Mycobacteria)

40 mg/ gal for three treatments, every other day

Questionable effectiveness against marine Mycobacteria (fish TB).

Ivermectin

ivermectin, C₄₈H₇₄O₁₄.C₄₇H₇₂O₁₄

70288-86-7

Anthelmintic

nematodes

Highly toxic.

Kanamycin Sulfate, Kanacyn {Aquatronics}, Paragon {Aquatronics}(1 of 6)

kanamycin sulfate, kanamycin sulphate, C₁₈H₃₆N₄O₁₁.2H₂SO₄

25389-94-0

Antibiotic

bacteria (gram- & gram+)

none

Kanamycin, Spectrogram {Aquatronics}(1 of 2)

kanamycin, C₁₈H₃₆N₄O₁₁

8063-07-8

Antibiotic

bacteria (Mycobacteria)

750 mg/L for 2 hours OID

Known to be absorbed from water in therapeutic levels.

Levamisol, Discomed {Aquatronics}(1 of 5)

levamisol, levamisole, tramisol, levamisole hydrochloride, (imidazo[2,1-b]thiazole,2,3,5,6- tetrahydro-6-phenyl-,monohydrochloride), C₁₁H₁₂N₂S.HCl

14769-73-4

Anthelmintic

nematodes

2 mg/L for 24 hours ONCE

Most effective against larval nematodes, swimbladder worms no increase in effectiveness with higher dose. LD50 for eels is 250 mg/. Single treatment kills ~ 50% of nematode load.

Epsom Salts, Discomed {Aquatronics}(1 of 5)

magnesium sulfate heptahydrate, MgSO₄

10034-99-8

Cathartic

constipation

70 g/L for 5 min ONCE

Freshwater fish only.

Malachite Green (zinc free), Victoria Green, CI Basic Green 4, China Green, Clout {Aquarium Products}(1 of 3), Fungus Cure {Aquarium Pharmaceuticals}(1 of 2), Ich Cure {Aquatrol}, Super Ich Plus {Aquatronics}(1 of 2), Super Ick Cure {Aquarium Pharmaceuticals}(1 of 2), Ick Guard {Jungle}(1 of 3), Ick Guard II {Jungle}(1 of 4), Ick Clear {Jungle}(1 of 2), Super Ick Cure {Aquarium Pharmaceuticals}(1 of 2), Rid-Ich+ {Kordon}(1 of 2)

malachite green chloride, malachite green hydrochloride, benzaldehyde green, aniline green, (N-(4((4-(dimethylamino)phenylmethylene)- 2,5-cyclohexadiene-1-ylidene)-N-methyl-chloride), [4-[alpha-[4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]benzylidene]cyclohexa- 2,5-dien-1-ylidene]dimethylammonium chloride, C₂₃H₂₅N₂Cl, C₂₃H₂₄N₂HCl

569-64-2

Fungicide

fungi

0.1 mg/L indefinite

Stains skin and fabrics. Is mutagenic, teraogenic. May be toxic to some species if overdosed. More toxic at higher temperatures.

Malachite green oxalate

malachite green oxalate, bis[[4-[4-(dimethylamino)benzhydrylidene]cyclohexa- 2,5-dien-1-ylidene]dimethylammonium] oxalate, dioxalate, C₄₈H₅₀N₄O₄.2HC₂O₄

2437-29-8

Mebendazole, Fluke Tabs {Aquarium Products}(1 of 2)

mebendazole, (methyl-5-benzoylbenzimidazole-2-carbamate), C₁₆H₁₃N₃O₂

31431-39-7

Anthelmintic

Pseudodactylogyrus

1 mg/L for 24 hours ONCE

none

Australian Tea Tree Oil, Oil of Melaleuca alternifolia, Melafix {Aquarium Pharmaceuticals}

Melaleuca alternifolia oil, melaleuca (1% mixture), melaleuca 1%, oil of cajeput

8008-98-8

Antibiotic

superficial wounds and sores

5ml/10gal for 7 days

Not bactericidal? (contains 14 chemicals with antibacterial properties), does not harm filter bacteria. Non toxic to freshwater fish.

Mercurochrome

mercurochrome, merbromin, merbromine, merbromen, (2',7'-Dibromo-5'-[hydroxymercuri]fluorescein), C₂₀H₈Br₂HgNa₂O₆

129-16-8

Antiseptic

paint on wounds

Do not get into gills.

Merthiolate

merthiolate, merthiolate salt, merthiolate sodium, mertorgan, merzonin, merzonin sodium, ethylmercurithiosalicylic acid sodium salt, sodium ethylmercuric thiosalicylate, thimerosalate, thimerosol, thimersalate, thiomerosal, thiomersal, thiomersalate

54-64-8

Disinfectant

bacteria, fungi

paint on wounds

Rinse fish before returning to tank. Do not get into gills.

Methylene Blue, Methylene Blue {Kordon}, Furan-2 {Aquarium Pharmaceuticals}(1 of 3), Furazone Green (1 of 3)

methylene blue, (3,7-bis(dimethylamino)phenothiazin-5-ium chloride), methidote antiseptic, methylthionine, methylthionine chloride, methylthioninium chloride, tetramethylthionine chloride, C₁₆H₁₈N₃SCl

61-73-4

Antidote

cyanide toxicity

2 mg/L prolonged bath up to 5 days, continuous

May kill plants. Harmful to biological filter. Will stain hands and fabrics. Effectiveness reduced by organics in tank.

Metronidazole, Flagyl, Metronidazole {Seachem}, Hex-a-Mit {Aquatronics}, Paragon II {Aquatronics}, General Cure {Aquarium Pharmaceuticals}(1 of 3), Hole-N-Head Guard {Jungle}(1of 3), Internal Parasite Guard {Jungle}(1 of 3)

metronidazole, (1-(beta-hydroxyethyl)-2-methyl-5-nitroimidazole), C₆H₉N₃O₃

443-48-1

Anthelmintic

protozoa (Hexamita)

4 mg/L for 3 to 4 days

Change water with each treatment. Poorly soluble.

Minocycline, Minocin, Micromycin, Minociclina, Maracyn-Two {Mardel}

minocycline, minocycline hydrochloride, (4S-(4a,4aa,5aa,12aa)]-4,7-bis(dimethylamino)- 1,4,4a,5,5a,6,11,12a-octahydro- 3,10,12,12a-tetrahydroxy-1,11- dioxo-2-naphthacenecarboxamide monohy-drochloride), C₂₃H₂₇N₃O₇.HCl

10118-90-8

Antibiotic

bacteria (gram- & gram+, Mycobacteria)

100 mg/10 gallons every other day, 100 mg/L for 1 hr. daily for 7 days

Freshwater fish only. Questionable effectiveness against Mycobacteria (fish TB).

MS-222

MS-222, tricaine, amino-benzoic acid ethyl ester methansulfonate, tricaine methsulfonate, H₂NC₆H₄CO₂C₂H₅.CH₃SO₃H

886-86-2

Anaesthetic, euthanasia

anaesthesia, euthanasia

50 to 100 mg/L, 250 to 500 mg/L, 50-330 mg/L 1-40 minutes

Use with caution. Dose is species specific.

Naladin {Aquatronics}, Nala-gram {Aquarium Pharmaceuticals}

naladixic acid, nalidixic acid, (1-Ethyl-1,4-dihydro-7-methyl-4-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3- carboxylic acid), C₁₂H₁₂N₂O₃

389-08-2

Antibiotic

bacteria (gram-)

none

Paragon {Aquatronics}(1 of 6)

neomycin

1404-04-2

Antibiotic

bacteria

none

Neomycin Sulfate, Neomycin {Aquatronics}, Discomed {Aquatronics}(1 of 5)

neomycin sulfate, neomycin sulphate, C₂₃H₄₆N₆O₁₃

1405-10-3

Antibiotic

bacteria (gram-)

2 g/100L

none

Furanace, Furanase {Aquarium Products}

nifurpirinol, (ethyl 4-(2-pyridinylcarbonyl)-3-isoxazolecarboxylate), 2-[3-(5-nitro-2-furanyl)-1-[2-(5-nitro-2-furanyl)ethenyl]-2-propenylidene]hydrazine carboximidamide:[[3-(5-nitro-2-furyl)-1-[2-(5-nitro-2-furyl)vinyl]allylidene]amino]gaunidine {AP label}, C₁₂H₁₀N₂O₄

13411-16-0

Antibiotic

bacteria (gram- & gram+, Flavobacterium columnare), protozoa

0.05 to 0.1 mg/L indefinite bath in darkened tank

Photo-sensitive! Non-foodfish only. Known to be absorbed from water in therapeutic levels. Mutagenic and carcinogenic.

Nitrofurantoin

nitrofurantoin, (1-[(5-nitrofurfurylidene)amino]imidazolidine-2,4-dione)

67-20-9

Antibiotic

bacteria (gram+)

100 mg/30L

Mutagenic and carcinogenic.

Nitrofurazone, Furacin, Binox {Jungle}(1 of 2), Furan-2 {Aquarium Pharmaceuticals}(1 of 3), Spectrogram {Aquatronics}(1 of 2), Paragon {Aquatronics}(1 of 6), Super Ick Cure {Aquarium Pharmaceuticals}(1 of 2), Furazone Green (1 of 3), Pepso Food {Jungle}(1 of 2)

nitrofurazone, nitrofural, furacin, (2-[(5-nitro-2-furanyl)methylene]-hydrazinecarboxamide), C₆H₆N₄O₄

59-87-0

Antibiotic

bacteria

2-10 ppm as a 24 hour bath

Not effective against Ich. Mutagenic and carcinogenic.

Nitromersol, Ick Guard {Jungle}(1 of 3), Ick Guard II {Jungle}(1 of 4)

nitromersol, (5-methyl-2-nitro-7-oxa-8- mercurabicyclo[4.2.0]octa-1,3,5-triene)

133-58-4

Disinfectant

none

Nystatin Ointment

nystatin ointment, C₄₇H₇₅NO₁₇

1400-61-9

Fungicide

fungi

paint on Fungus

none

Oxolinic Acid

oxolinic acid, (5-ethyl-5,8-dihydro-8-oxo-1,3- dioxolo[4,5-g]quinoline-7-carboxylic acid), C₁₃H₁₁NO₅

14698-29-4

Antibiotic

bacteria (gram-, Pseudomonas, Aeromonas)

none

In food, not practical for bath treatments. There is now widespread resistance.

Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride

oxytetracycline hydrochloride, C₂₂H₂₄N₂O₉.HCl

2058-46-0

Antibiotic

bacteria

100 mg/L for 1 hr. daily for 7 days

Freshwater fish only.

Oxytetracycline, Terramycin, Breeder's Award Anti-biotic Flake {Breeder's Award}

oxytetracycline, hydroxytetracycline, 2-naphthacenecarboxamide, 5-hydroxytetracycline, C₂₂H₂₄N₂O₉

79-57-2

Antibiotic

bacteria (gram- & gram+)

100 mg/L for 1 hr. daily for 7 days

Freshwater fish only. Reduced effectiveness in hard water. Immunosuppressive in some fish species.

Ozone

ozone, O₃

10028-15-6

Disinfectant

bacteria, protozoa, viruses, oxidizes organics

0.1 mg/L continuous.

Use with caution. Can burn mucus membranes. Degrades rubber. Run ozonated water through carbon before returning to tank. Concentration must be checked daily or ozonator should be regulated by an ORP meter (preferred).

Penicillin {Aquatronics}

penicillin, benzylpenicillin, C₁₆H₁₈N₂O₄S

61-33-6

Antibiotic

bacteria (Mycobacteria)

none

Phenoxyethanol, 2-Phenoxyethanol, Phenoxyethol, 2-Phenoxyethol

phenoxyethanol, 2-phenoxyethanol, phenoxyethol, 2-phenoxyethol, arosol, dowanol EP, dowanol EPH, emery 6705, ethylene glycol phenyl ether, ethylene glycol monophenyl ether, phenoxetol, rose ether, beta-phenoxy-ethyl alcohol, C₈H₁₀O₂

122-99-6

Anaesthetic, fungicide

anaesthesia, fungi

1.5 ml/l, First dissolve the fluid alcohol, 1:10 solution, then mix to the desired concentration ;100 mg/L as a 1 hr. bath, ONCE

none

Pimafix {Aquarium Pharmaceuticals}

Pimenta racemosa oil, bay oil, myrcia oil, west indian bay oil

8006-78-8

Antibiotic

bacteria

5ml/10gal for 7 days

Some bacteriostatic and bactericidal effects (contains 19 chemicals with antibacterial properties). May be toxic to Plecos.

Discomed {Aquatronics}(1 of 5)

piperazine, antepar, tripiperazine dicitrate, multifuge, oxucide, pipizan citrate, pinrou, exopin, parazine, helmezine, and arpezine, (1-(2-aminoethyl)piperazine), (N-(2-aminoethyl)piperazine), (2-piperazinoethylamine), (1-piperazine ethanamine), C₆H₁₅N₃

140-31-8

Anthelmintic

ascarid parasites, Oesophagostomum spp., hookworms, strongyles, whipworms, flatworms

Ascarid parasites in all species and also Oesophagostomum spp., there is a variable activity against hookworms and strongyles, but little effect against whipworms or flatworms.

Pearl ash, Flow-K {Arm & Hammer}

potassium bicarbonate, potassium acid carbonate, potassium hydrogen carbonate, KHCO₃

298-14-6

Fertilizer

plant fertilizer

Flow-K is a substitute for baking soda for people on sodium restricted diets (~$1/#).

Potassium chloride, Muriate of potash

potassium chloride, potassium muriate, dipotassium dichloride, potassium monochloride, potash muriate, KCl

7447-40-7

Fertilizer

plant fertilizer

DO NOT USE: reacts with water to form Potassium hydroxide (KOH), a very strong base. The concentration of potassium chloride in muriate of potash is expressed as a corresponding concentration of potassium oxide (K₂O).

Potassium nitrate

potassium nitrate, KNO₃

7759-79-1

Fertilizer

plant fertilizer

none

Potassium Permanganate

potassium permanganate, KMnO₄

7722-64-7

Anthelmintic

extoparasites (bacteria, protozoa, crustaceans, fungi)

2 mg/L min. 4 hours, 10 mg/L for 30min. Both only once a week.

Only in acidic water. Can be toxic to goldfish. Can cause massive fish deaths. Not advised.

Potasium phosphate monobasic

potassium phosphate monobasic, phosphoric acid monopotassium salt, potassium dihydrogen phosphate, KH₂PO₄

7778-77-0

Fertilizer

plant fertilizer

none

Potassium sulfate

potassium sulfate, K₂SO₄

7778-80-5

Fertilizer

plant fertilizer

none

Povidone, Super Ick Cure {Aquarium Pharmaceuticals}(1 of 2)

povidone, polyvinylpyrrolidone, (1-ethenyl-2-pyrrolidone polymer)

9003-39-8

Disinfectant

none

Povidone-Iodine, Betadine

povidone-iodine, polyvinylpyrrolidone-iodine, (1-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidinon iodine, poly[(2-oxo-1-pyrrolidinyl)ethylene] iodine),

25665-41-8

Disinfectant

Not advised.

Praziquantel HCL, Droncit

praziquantel, praziquantel HCL, (2-ciclohexylcarbonyl-1,2,3,6,7,11b- hexahydro-4H-pyrazino[2,1-a ] isoquinolin-4,1),

55268-74-1

Anthelmintic

trematodes, cestodes, Dactylogyrus, Diplozoon, Proteocephalus, tapeworms

2 mg/L for 24 hours

Levels can cause toxicity in Corydoras catfish. Not advised for juvenile fishes. Fish may appear narcotized after dip. Not easily dissolved in water. Repeat treatment at weekly intervals for 3 weeks for egg laying monogenes. Does not effect nitrifying bacteria.

Aralen

primaquine phosphate, primaquine diphosphate, primaquinium phosphate, (N4-(6-Methoxy-8-quinolinyl)-1,4-pentanediamine)

90-34-6

Anthelmintic

protozoa (Cryptocaryon)

15 mg/gal every other day for 5 treatments

Salt water only.

Quinacrine, Atabrine

quinacrine, quinacrine hydrochloride, atabrine, atabrine hydrochloride, 6-chloro-9-((4-(diethylamino)-1- methylbutyl)amino)-2-methoxyacridine dihydrochloride, arichin, atabrine dihydrochloride, chemiochin, chinacrin, chinacrin hydrochloride, crinodora, erion, italchin, malaricida, mecryl, mepacrine dihydrochloride, methoquine, metochin, metoquin, palacrin, palusan, C₂₃H₃₀ClN₃O+2HCl

69-05-6

Anthelmintic

protozoa (Cryptocaryon irritans)

10 mg/L for 3 days, continuous

Breaks down in water quickly.

Quinaldine

quinaldine, 2-methylquinoline, C₆H₄N:C(CH₃)CH:CH

91-63-4

Anaesthetic

anaesthesia

20:1 with ethyl alcohol

Not advised due to alcohol content.

Quinine Hydrochloride, Super Ich Plus {Aquatronics}(1 of 2)

quinine hydrochloride (anhydrous)

130-89-2

Anthelmintic

protozoa (Cryptocaryon irritans)

10 mg/L for 3 days, continuous

Breaks down in water quickly.

Quinine Sulfate

quinine sulfate, quinine sulphate (anhydrous)

804-63-7

Anthelmintic

protozoa

30 mg/L for 1 hour daily for 3 days

Breaks down in water quickly.

Simazine

simazine, (6-Chloro-N,N'-diethyl-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamine), C₇H₁₂ClN₅

122-34-9

Algicide, herbicide

0.5-2.5 g/m3 indefinite

Food fish use. Will kill trees.

Baking Soda, Alka-seltzer {Bayer}(1 of 2)

sodium bicarbonate, sodium acid carbonate, sodium hydrogen carbonate, bicarbonate of soda, carbonic acid monosodium salt, carbonic acid sodium salt, monosodium hydrogen carbonate, monosodium carbonate, soda mint, sodium hydrocarbonate, CHNaO3, NaHCO₃

144-55-8

Anaesthetic, euthanasia, fertilizer

anaesthesia, euthanasia, plant fertilizer

euthanasia: 4 tablets/500ml

Via CO₂.

Salt, Paragon {Aquatronics}(1 of 6), Discomed {Aquatronics}(1 of 5), Binox {Jungle}(1 of 2), Parasite Guard {Jungle}(1 of 3), Hole-N-Head Guard {Jungle}(1of 3), Internal Parasite Guard {Jungle}(1 of 3)

sodium chloride (non-iodized), NaCl

7647-14-5

Anthelmintic, antidote

extoparasites (protozoa, fungi, Epistylis), osmoregulatory stress, nitrite toxicity

1-3 g/L indefinite, to reduce nitrite toxicity: 6xNp-Clp=Cln where Clp=chloride present in ppm, Np=nitrite (NO2) present in ppm and Cln=chloride needed in ppm.

Subtherapeutic level, reduce nitrite toxicity.

Sodium Chlorite

sodium chlorite, ClHO₂.Na

7758-19-2

Antibiotic

bacteria, protozoa

2-5 ppm indefinite

Freshwater use only. May kill plants.

Amquel {Kordon}, AquaSafe {Tetra}, ClorAm-X {Reed Mariculture}

sodium hydroxymethanesulfonate, CH₄O₄S.Na

870-72-4

Dechlorinator

chlorine, chloramine

OK vs. chloramine.

Bleach

sodium hypochlorite, NaOCl

7681-52-9

Disinfectant

bacteria, protoza, viruses, fungi.

200 ppm for 1 hour

Used to sterilize tanks and equipment. WILL KILL FISH AND INVERTS.

Super Sulfa {Aquatronics}(1 of 5)

sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium dodecyl sulfate, dodecyl sodium sulfate, SLS, lauryl sodium sulfate, sodium laurylsulfate, sulfuric acid monododecyl ester sodium salt, C₁₂H₂₅NaO₄S

151-21-3

Antibiotic

bacteria

none

Fleet enema

sodium phosphate tribasic, trisodium phosphate, sodium orthophosphate, sodium phosphate, trisodium orthophosphate, phosphoric acid trisodium salt, Na₃O₄P

7601-54-9

Fertilizer

plant fertilizer

none

Sodium Sulfacetamide, Triple Sulfa (1 of 3)

sodium sulfacetamide

127-56-0

Antibiotic

bacteria

none

Sodium Sulfadiazine, Tribrissen (1 of 2), Super Sulfa {Aquatronics}(1 of 5)

sodium sulfadiazine

547-32-0

Antibiotic

bacteria, protozoa (Cryptocaryon)

100 to 250 mg/L as a long duration bath, or 250 mg/10 gallons as a long duration bath?

Will precipitate in water <pH 9. Repeat each day for 5 days. Good for one day. Questionable effectiveness against Cryptocaryon.

Sodium Sulfamethazine, Triple Sulfa (1 of 3), Super Sulfa {Aquatronics}(1 of 5)

sodium sulfamethazine, sodium sulfadimidine, sulfadimidine sodium sulfamethazine sodium sulfamethazine sodium salt, (4-Amino-N-(4,6-dimethyl-2- pyrimidinyl)benzenesulfonamide, monosodium salt)

1981-58-4

Antibiotic

bacteria

100 mg/L for 1 hour daily for 7 days

none

Sodium sulfathiazole, Triple Sulfa (1 of 3), Super Sulfa {Aquatronics}(1 of 5), Pepso Food {Jungle}(1 of 2)

sodium sulfathiazole

144-74-1

Antibiotic

bacteria (gram- & gram+), protozoa (Cryptocaryon)

250 mg/10 gallons as a long duration bath

Will precipitate in water <pH 9. Repeat each day for 5 days. Good for one day. Questionable effectiveness against Cryptocaryon.

Stress Coat {Aquarium Pharmaceuticals}, Chlorinex {Kent}, Pro Tech Coat Freshwater {Kent}, NovAqua???

sodium thiosulfate, Na₂O₃S₂

7772-98-7

Dechlorinator

chlorine

1 gram/ 10 gallons

Breaks the ammonium-chlorine bond of chloramine, releases ammonia!

Super Sulfa {Aquatronics}(1 of 5)

sulfamerazine, (2-Sulfanilamido-4-methylpyrimidine)

127-79-7

Antibiotic

bacteria

none

Sulfamethazine, Biosphere AntiBacteria {Mardel}(1 of 2)

sulfamethazine, sulfadimethylpyridine, sulfadimidine, sulfamidine, sulphadimethylpyrimidine, sulphadimidine, (4-Amino-N-(4,6-dimethyl-2- pyrimidinyl)benzenesulfonamide)

57-68-1

Antibiotic

bacteria

none

Sweet Water

sweet water

Anthelmintic

extoparasites (protozoa)

immerse marine fish for 5 to 10 min

Not for fishes with lesions.

Tetracycline HCL

tetracycline HCL, tetracycline hydrocholride, 4-(dimethylamino)-1,4,4A,5,5A,6,11,12A- octahydro-3,6,10,12,12A- penta-hydroxy-6-methyl-1,11- dioxo-2-naphthacenecarboxamide hydrochloride, C₂₂H₂₄N₂O₈.HCl

64-75-5

Antibiotic

bacteria (gram- & gram+)

none

Tetracycline, T. C. Capsules {Aquarium Pharmaceuticals}, Tetracycline {Aquatronics}

tetracycline, C₂₂H₂₄N₂O₈

60-54-8

Antibiotic

bacteria (gram- & gram+, Mycobacteria)

100 mg/L for 1 hr. daily for 7 days

Freshwater fish only.

Trichlorfon, Metriphonate, Metrifonate, Masoten, Dylox, Neguvon, Clout {Aquarium Products}(1 of 3), Dyacide {Aquatronics}, Parasite Guard {Jungle}(1 of 3), Trifon {Kordon}, Fluke Tabs {Aquarium Products}(1 of 2), Paragon {Aquatronics}(1 of 6), General Cure {Aquarium Pharmaceuticals}(1 of 3), Life Bearer {Aquarium Products}

trichlorfon, trichlorofon, trichlorphon, metrifonate, foschlor, chlorofos, dimethyl phosphonate, 0,0-dimethyl-2,2,2-trichloro-1-hydroxyethylphosphonate, dimethyl2,2,2-trichloro-1-hydroxyethyl-phosphonate, C₄H₈Cl₃O₄P

52-68-6

Anthelmintic

trematodes, crustaceans

0.5 mg/L (Dylox: 0.25 mg/L) for 1 hr. every 5 days

Potentially carcinogenic. Doses are in active ingredient. Water to be discarded should be brought to pH 11.

Tribrissen (1 of 2), Biosphere AntiBacteria {Mardel}(1 of 2)

trimethoprim, diaminopyrimidine, (5-((3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)methyl)-2,4-pyrimidinediamine), C₁₄H₁₈N₄O₃

738-70-5

Antibiotic

bacteria

none

Vancomycin

vancomycin, vancomycin hydrochloride

1404-93-9

Antibiotic

bacteria (gram+, Cocci)

2.0 mg/l for one hour, ONCE

Has a shelf life of two weeks when in solution.

Water

water, hydrogen oxide, dihydrogen oxide, H₂O

7732-18-5

Hydration

prevention of fish desiccation

immerse freshwater fish continuously

Mineral additives required.