Methylene Blue ( chemicallyknown as methylthioninium chloride ) is a cationic dye , redox indicator , and photosensitizer . In aquaculture , it serve as an anti - fungous and anti - bloodsucking drugand has commonly been used to treat Pisces eggs to ensure they are not misplace to fungal gigantism .
Methylene Blue is an aquarium - safe germicide and can also be used for the intervention of ammonium hydroxide and nitrite poisoning .
Methylene Blue Uses
Disorders that Methylene Blue is used to care for include the pursuit :
Safe Applications
Methylene Blue can be used with crustaceans , let in crabs , shrimp , and snails , but should be introduced cautiously . It will damagelive plantsat doses over 4 milligrams per cubic decimetre and should be used with caution in such cases , ensuring that plants are exposed for only special period of time .
Methylene Blue should not be used at the same time with Erythromycin or Tetracycline antibiotics . After using a Redox - reducing type of weewee conditioner ( which includes most water conditioner ) , hold off for 30 second before adding Methylene Blue . Discontinue the use of carbon media in filters while treating , as carbonwill remove the Methylene Blue .
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How to Treat Fungus on Fish Eggs
For prevention or intervention of fungus on fish eggs , follow these pedagogy for treating your aquarium with Methylene Blue :
External Parasitic Protozoans
If your aquarium is affected by a fungus or by external parasitic protozoan , apply Methylene Blue using the following steps :
Nitrite or Cyanide Poisoning
As an assistance in reversing nitrite ( NO2− ) or nitril ( CN− ) poisoning of marine or fresh water fish , use Methylene Blue in the next coating :
Use as a Dip
you could also use Methylene Blue as a dip for treat Pisces with fungal infections , those sham by outside protozoon parasites , or those suffering from cyanide poisoning .
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Fish Vet Methylene Blue
Dosing Instructions:1.25 - troy ounce dropper bottle dosing instructions : summate one drop per congius . do a 25 % urine change after three to five day and replace C . If used as an egg fungal preventative , continue treatment two to three days after Pisces the Fishes are free - swim .
powdery center dosing instructions : Remove the top and easy add water to the top of the bottleful . Replace the jacket tightly and shake mildly to mix ( we commend using inverse osmosis or distilled water ) . Add 1 teaspoonful per 10 gallon . Perform a 25 % water change after three to five days and replace carbon . If used as an egg fungal preventative continue treatment two to three days after Pisces the Fishes are spare - swim .
give up carbon filtration but keep all other filtration be given during handling . Replace carbon after treatment .
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Kordon/Oasis Methylene Blue for Aquarium
Methylene Blue is effective against superficial fungous infection of Pisces the Fishes . The drug may be used as an alternative to Malachite Green for the control of fungus . Methylene Blue is safe for use with fish egg and nipper for the prevention of fungal infection . As a lowly use , it is effective against some outside protozoans , such asIchthyophthirius(Ich),Chilodonella , andCostia .
Methylene Blue converts methemoglobin to the normal oxygen - carrying component of Pisces blood , Hb , allowing it to be used in the treatment of known cyanide and nitrite poisoning of aquarium Pisces the Fishes . It has been hint that newly arrived nautical fish place in Methylene Blue can have their selection rate increase as Methylene Blue aids in the reversal of nitrite and/or cyanide poisoning .
Ichthyophthirius Multifiliis ( White Spot ) Infections in Fish . University of Florida Extension .
