erythromycin

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has anyone here successfully dosed their tank with erythromycin to remove blue green algae? were there any problems with any fish? although i have heard that it does not affect the beneficial bacteria, but have there been any bad experiences?

Thanks,
Brandon
 
cbfreder;583478; said:
has anyone here successfully dosed their tank with erythromycin to remove blue green algae? were there any problems with any fish? although i have heard that it does not affect the beneficial bacteria, but have there been any bad experiences?

Thanks,
Brandon
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Yes, It will kill cyano bacteria. I had no adverse reactions.
 
yes I've used the stuff. I got it in tablets and used the recommended dosage, did a major water change the next day, did another dose, and another water change. the package recommended using it for about a week or so but I just played it by eye and soon the bacteria was gone!
I also found that the bacteria would come off and on, especially if I didn't do regular maintanence on the aquarium. all you need to do for a tiny bit is put about 1/4 the recommended dose and it usually cleares up within a day or two.
 
Isn't that Baytril? I have used it on hamsters, guinea pigs, beardies, leopard geckos, but never on algae. How would I go about doing this? BTW, that stuff is expensive.
 
EDIT, I was thinkging about Enroflaxin, OOPS. Erythromycin is what's in my acne medicine.
 
Ok i just finished my treatment and final 50% w/c. I also put in a bag of carbon to remove any straggler meds.

No ammonia, no nitrites, no fish loss (not even the guppy fry that i can't get out), no cloudiness, no BGA, no nothing.

I guess I had a successful trip. I'd recommend this procedure, just make sure to suck out all the BGA after the first day.

Brandon
 
Yes i have used it many time in the past it can work quite well
 
cbfreder;597556; said:
I guess I had a successful trip. I'd recommend this procedure, just make sure to suck out all the BGA after the first day.
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Brandon,

Please describe your treatment in detail (source of erythromycin, dose, dosing intervals, total duration of treatment etc.) so that other members can benefit from your positive experience :thumbsup:

Thanks,
HarleyK
 
I used Mardel brand Maracyn. It is a fast dissolving erythromycin powder in convenient 200 mg packs. The recommended dose is 200 mg per 10 gallons for 5 days. I removed all carbon and turned off my UV sterilizer. I dosed 4 packages a day each evening after feeding for 5 days in my 55. After the first 24 hours, I vaccuumed my sand substrate to remove all visible BGA. This removed approximately 5 gallons of water, so I added another package of erythromycin. Each day, I thoroughly stirred my substrate to ensure that no BGA could escape treatment. On day two of the treatment, my sand took on a blue-green sheen--as if the BGA were trying to return, but it failed miserably. By day three, it was completely gone. On day six, I did a 50% water change and added carbon. As of today, everything is healthy and normal.

I tested daily for ammonia, nitrate and ph. There was never any ammonia or nitrate and the ph remained at its normal value of about 6.8. I experienced no fish death or abnormal fish behavior during the course of the treatment. I found this treatment highly safe and effective. However, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure and ymmv.

Brandon
 
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