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06/15/2011, 05:48 AM | #1 |
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Formalin MS
I ordered some Formalin MS in case I need to treat for brooklynella and received it yesterday. I wound of getting a 32 ounce bottle.
The directions say: Use 2 drops per gallon of aquarium water every other day until control is achieved. 1 teaspoon treats 90 gallons, 1 oz. treats 500 gallons. Remove carbon during treatment. After treatment complete, perform a 25% water change and replace carbon filtration. However, there is no dropper on this bottle. Assuming I did my conversions right, I have: 1 ounce for 500 gallons or .002 ounce for 1 gallon converting to ml I get 0.0591 ml per gallon or 3.25 ml for 55 gallons or 1 tsp for 90 gallons or 0.01111 tsp for 1 gallon converting to ml I get 0.0547 ml per gallon or 3.01 ml for 55 gallons So if I do need to use this, is 3ml the right amount for 55 gallons? I would use a 2ml syringe that came with a salifert test kit. Also, what is the recommended duration? the directions are vague on this. thanks, Mike |
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Edit: Here's their phone #, (937) 291-1070
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06/22/2011, 05:28 AM | #3 |
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thanks.
I contacted them and they said for a 55 gal tank use 3 milliliters. |
06/22/2011, 10:04 PM | #4 |
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Is it 37% formaldehyde? Make sure you use good aeration during any treatment.
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10/18/2018, 08:32 PM | #5 |
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I have 2 in QT. In Formalin MS.
I did 2 drops per gallon now how long do I keep them in it? Sent from my SM-G930R7 using Tapatalk |
10/19/2018, 11:30 AM | #6 |
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I use formalin MS but not as a long term treatment. Instead, my newly acquired fishes go through 30-60 min baths before going to QT. The optimal dose that I discovered through trial and error is between 20-25 drops per one gallon of water. The water must be well airated and fishes should be observed during the bath.
Aside from less sensitive fishes I had a leopard wrasse, Yasha goby and a blenny go through the above described protocol without any issues. Last edited by CoralsAddiction; 10/19/2018 at 11:38 AM. |
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