Pure fungus attacks are very rare and fungus problems usually only occur when poor water quality causes bacteria levels to rise and fish disease resistance to decrease. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had. Place fishes to be treated in this solution for no longer than 10 seconds. This is the most common disease in the tank or aquarium fish. Be prepared, though — the stuff stains. Prepare a nonmetallic container of sufficient size to contain the fish to be treated by adding water similar to the original aquarium. It will kill most of the external bacteria on the fish and seal affected tissue. Replace carbon after treatment. Dips and thorough cleaning with lots of water changes should work. In the future, reduce feeding and feed only high quality prepared foods in moderate amounts. If you have G6PD deficiency. ive posted a previous question abt my methylene blue problem but i wanted to ask, my water in my fish tank is all blue now, can i still feed the fish normally? I use a half gallon plastic ice cream tub. It can also permanently discolor equipment and silicate seals blue. Get another container, anything, doesn’t matter what, with a gallon or so of tank water in it as a rinse. The methods below would also apply to fin rot, usually caused by bacterial attack. About 12 mg/l will treat a saltwater fish for up to one hour and a freshwater fish for up to 10 minutes. You can buy it from a pet store. Because fungus and bacteria are typically layers of cells multiple daily treatments are often recommended. Do this once a day along with pwc’s. Fungus normally lives in all tanks and stays busy processing dead organic matter. Prime or Amquel Plus will protest against any minor ammonia blips. MB will stain diseased tissue blue, a nice way to tell it’s working and where the problems are. Discontinue the use of carbon media in filters while treating, as it will remove the Methylene Blue. It continues to be used as an anti-malarial to this day. It also treats any nitrite poisoning in the fish. You need something to TREAT the fungus. Methylene Blue should not be used for prolonged exposure, or in permanent (main, display) systems, as it can/will kill off necessary beneficial bacteria. Add 1 teaspoon of 2.303% Methylene Blue per 10 gallons of water. For prevention or treatment of fungus on fish eggs, follow these instructions for treating your aquarium with Methylene Blue: If your aquarium is affected by a fungus or by external parasitic protozoans, apply Methylene Blue using the following steps: As an aid in reversing nitrite (NO2−) or cyanide (CN−) poisoning of marine or freshwater fish, use Methylene Blue in the following application: You can also use Methylene Blue as a dip for treating fish with fungal infections, those affected by external protozoan parasites, or those suffering from cyanide poisoning. This med is blue dye, it will turn any fabric or porous surface it touches blue, so be careful with it. It will kill most of the external bacteria on the fish and seal affected tissue. In aquaculture, methylene blue is used primarily to ensure that fish eggs are not affected by fungal infections [3]. Unfortunately, MB comes in different strengths, so the strength would have to be known to determine how much of a different brand to mix. Advice for Treating Fungal Infection in Betta Fish, PLEASE HELP!!! The best way to avoid ich is to quarantine all new fish in a separate tank for two weeks before moving them to the regular tank. The bacterial population bloom makes enough bacteria that they begin eating the fish; then the fungus, which has also bloomed from dirty water begins eating the diseased tissue the bacteria attacked. Remove carbon from the filter and continue to operate with mechanical filter media. Given the amount of methylene blue ratio to aquarium water I don't think you did any far reaching damage to your bacterial beds in the aquarium. It’s also used to prevent fungal infections of fish eggs. While it is a quite safe chemical but its petition is associated with the chance because sometimes treatment can be going wrong and sometimes less effective. In the 1890s Methylene Blue was studied for its anti-malarial properties, leading to its use during World War I, and subsequently in World War II. Methylene Blue should not be used in the main aquarium as it will destroy or severely defect the biological filter bacteria. If you dipped in a smaller container, it would do more than four and considering the size of the cups the fish are sold in, you might get a lot more than four dips from less than 2 teaspoons of MB. The drug may be used as an alternative to Malachite Green for the control of fungus when it is known that the fish to be treated are sensitive. Either methylene blue or malachite green when new fish are introduced and again four days later will help reduce the incidence of infection. Furan is excellent and more likely to kill the offending bacteria. White spot is like a mushroom, when it breeds the cap opens and the spores spread. dropper bottle dosing instructions: Add 1 drop per 1 gallon. Methylene Blue may permanently color the silicone sealant in aquariums. These instructions apply to Kordon Methylene Blue, the dilution ratio is on the label for a 50 ppm dip. Methylene Blue is effective against superficial fungal infections of fish. It can also be effective in treating fish infected with ich although a combination of malachite green and formaldehyde is far more effective against the parasitic protozoa Ichthyophthirius multifiliis . If used as egg fungal preventative continue treatment 2-3 days after fish are free-swimming. Avoid using freshly conditioned tap water, the conditioner will neutralize some of the MB left on the fish after dipping. I swear by blue methylene , but be aware it kills plants and does dye things like your silicon seals blue. Read our, The Importance of Using Malachite Green in Aquariums, Using Tetracycline in Freshwater Aquariums, The 4 Best Treatments for Saltwater Ich (White Spot Disease) in Aquarium Fish, Velvet: Aquarium Fish Disease Identification and Cure. Joined Jul 1, 2010 Messages 2,364 According to the instructions for use, methylene blue is used for medical and some other purposes, for example, to create favorable conditions for fish in an aquarium. Methylene Blue is safe for use with fish eggs and fry for the prevention of fungal infections. Perform 25% water change after 3 to 5 days and replace carbon. Powdered concentrate dosing instructions: Remove top and slowly add water to the top of the bottle. Methylene blue is an old-school way to prevent fungus on eggs. I have no experience with acriflavine so don't have any comments on it. It will damage live plants and should be used with caution in such cases, ensuring that plants are exposed for only limited periods of time. Make a water change as noted and replace the filter carbon at the conclusion of the treatment. It is usually supplied as a powder and is relatively safe if used correctly. As previously explained, dips are done outside the tank in a small container, not in the tank. and when i do a water change, when i throw out the old blue water, is it safe to pour down the sink?? Add 1 teaspoon of 2.303% Methylene Blue per 10 gallons of water. Methylene blue is the medicine of various disorders such as bacterial sickness and parasite plague for fishes. Methylene Blue is safe for use with fish eggs and fry for the prevention of fungal infections. Its use is due to the ability to supply hydrogen ions, as well as a disinfecting and redox effect. Treating a large (5+ inches), flopping fish will subject one to a serious case of blue freckles if one is not prepared. My female guppy has 2 large white spots on it, is it a fungus? It is also used as an anti-malarial agent [1]. Treating a Fungal infection with Methylene Blue Dips, By clicking 'Submit' or otherwise submitting this form you agree to the, By entering this site you declare Our free guide can help keep your tank clean and your fish healthy. Methylene Blue is effective against superficial fungal infections of fish. Is methylene blue safe to use or does it kill filter bacteria? It is often used as a dip and it will kill some of the external, protozoan skin parasites of freshwater fish. As a secondary use, it is effective against some external protozoans, such as … Sipos, A.J., and H. Urakawa. I would not reuse a dip, but if you mix a gallon of it as Snowman directed and dipped the fish in only one quart of it, it would do four dips.