Matt Posted August 30, 2004 Report Share Posted August 30, 2004 Hi All, Some of the fish in two of my tanks are flashing against driftwood, plants etc and have clamped fins, a couple have also got red gills. I have been to the LFS and asked for a cure for Gill Flukes and they gave me Furan-2 which I was going to use on my 80 litre tank at work before using it on my 250l at home. I haven't used it yet as I couldn't find any decent information on what it is or any side-effects and it is rather expensive, especially to dose my 250 litre tank. Does anyone have any other opinions on what is causing this and/or any other medications/steps to take? It doesn't appear to be whitespot and I have closely inspected each fish and couldn't see any thing on any of them. Thanks for any help, Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted August 31, 2004 Report Share Posted August 31, 2004 As far as I know Furan 2 works very well. Have not heard of any side effects. If you do not want to treat the whole tank, try quarantining the sick ones in a smaller tank and dosing them there hoping it hasn't spread to the rest of the fish who just haven't started showing any symptoms yet. The only thing I have ever had to medicate my fish for was white spot many years ago so I cannot help you with actual med information. Hopefully someone else can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 31, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2004 Thanks Caryl, I think I will treat the whole tank just to be safe. If it works I will treat my larger tank with it as well. I found some info on the Furan 2 (should have used google the first time around :oops: ). Taken from http://www.brooklands.co.nz/pharma/medications.htm "Furan-2 Capsules contain two furan compounds to combat a wide variety of gram-positive and gram-negative bacterial diseases, including gill disease, mouth fungus, furun-culosis (aeromonas), black molly disease (columnaris), fin and tail rot, and dropsy. Active Ingredients: nitrofurazone, furazolidone, and methylene blue trihydrate. " Cheers, Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus Posted August 31, 2004 Report Share Posted August 31, 2004 Personally I would be inclined to check for ammonia levels before doing anything drastic. Red gills are usually a sign of excess ammonia, which would also relate to the flasing and run down (clamped fins) fish. Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kim Posted September 1, 2004 Report Share Posted September 1, 2004 i would check for ph and ammonia as pegasus said. i wouldnt have sold furan but give it a go. be warned it stains your tank and i would use cycle after using it .oh and if you have carbon take it out. if they arent right by next week you can use my diaton filter, i will take it to the next fish club meeting if you are going or you can get it from my shop because that will help them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 1, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2004 Hi Kim & Bill, Thanks for the advice. I haven't used the Furan2 yet as I don't like using medications unless I have to, I just did a 40% water change and a good vacuum, especially under the plants, and was amazed at the muck that came out . I have to admit to neglecting my tank at work seeing as I know have three at home - the addiction is growing and I am running out of room . The fish look a lot happier but are still flashing and clamping occasionally. I will do another smaller water change and vacuum tonight and see if anything improves. I will be at the meeting Kim. Is Alan still coming? Thank you for the offer of the diatom filter if things haven't improved next week I will call out to your shop and borrow it as I haven't been to your shop for a while. Thanks, Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kim Posted September 2, 2004 Report Share Posted September 2, 2004 matt alan is coming next month cant wait to catch up with him. we have the bottle auction this month!! john eastwood is doing it (he is a very funny man) its a great night . will see you next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted September 3, 2004 Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 Kim's right - John Eastwood is an amusing guy - he can be detrimental to your wallet though as he's an excellent auctioneer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted September 3, 2004 Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 Yes Rob. Ask Bruce Those "Dutch Auctions"* are a sure fire way to loose your spending money. Alan * Thinks that is what the auctions are called. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kim Posted September 3, 2004 Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 yes thats it alan !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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