MeridiaRose
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I recently (a couple months ago) had an ich outbreak in my main system. At the time I didn't have a QT and very quickly lost all but two of my fish. The remaining fish are a Yellow Tang and a Niger Trigger.
I didn't have a QT or a container that I could place the two fish in, to treat separately so I sought out methods to treat the tank. At the time the only coral I had in the tank was a Kenya tree, the only inverts I had were a snail, a conch and a sea urchin.
I did a bunch of research came across this product - Polyp Lab's Reef Safe Medic, I figured I would try it out and I've had great success so I thought I would post a product review. This is my first review so please bare with me.
Polyp Lab Reef Safe Medic
From Polyp Lab
Where I purchased from - JBL Aquatics Price: $47.95 plus shipping
Where I got the idea - Farm Boy Reef
Product Description from the box:
Medic is a highly effective water conditioner used to control external fish parasites present in both marine and freshwater environments. It contains a reef-safe oxidizing agent and is particularly effective against Marine Ich. Completely reef-safe, buffered to maintain physiological ph, does not harm invertebrates and does not harm nitrifying bacteria.
Comes with:
One level scoop of Medic for every 50 gallons of your system volume twice a day for a minimum of ten days. For more serious problems use 3 level scoops for every 50 gallons. Continue dosage for a minimum of 10 days to a maximum of 20 days. It's recommended to dose at least an hour before your lights turn on and at least an hour after your lights turn off
Product Performance:
At first I was very skeptical everything I had read about ich and how to treat it stated that I couldn't treat in the DT. This product however clearly states that it is reef safe and although I don't technically have a reef I do have a couple inverts in the tank.
I had a fairly severe case of ich, it had already killed my dog face puffer and both clownfish. I dosed with the recommended one level scoop per 50 gallons twice a day for 20 days. I figured if I was going to do this I would be aggressive in my treatment. I kept a very close eye on my fish and my water parameters, as the medication started to kill off the parasite, I noticed an increase in the ammonia level. I did one water change after the first 10 days and a large water change after day 20. I also increased the time my lights were off to help keep the fish calm and potentially increase the time the parasites were free-swimming.
It's been over a month since I did the last dosage and my fish have not shown any signs of ich since. In fact they stopped having the white spots on them around day 13, but I continued to dose until day 20. I have continued to keep a close eye on the fish and they are doing amazing. I haven't added anything to the tank yet and I'm using London Frag Fest as my marker for when I can even think about getting more live stock.
This experience has taught me that a QT is an invaluable part of having a saltwater system. I haven't been in the saltwater hobby very long less than 5 years. I've never run into an instance where I've needed a QT before, I've clearly learned the hard way.
All-in-all I would highly recommend Polyp Lab's Reef Safe Medic.
Edit: all the inverts survived the dosing and are continuing to thrive, I also tore down my 10 gallon coral tank and have added those corals to my main system, they are thriving and already look like they are growing.
I didn't have a QT or a container that I could place the two fish in, to treat separately so I sought out methods to treat the tank. At the time the only coral I had in the tank was a Kenya tree, the only inverts I had were a snail, a conch and a sea urchin.
I did a bunch of research came across this product - Polyp Lab's Reef Safe Medic, I figured I would try it out and I've had great success so I thought I would post a product review. This is my first review so please bare with me.
Polyp Lab Reef Safe Medic
From Polyp Lab
Where I purchased from - JBL Aquatics Price: $47.95 plus shipping
Where I got the idea - Farm Boy Reef
Product Description from the box:
Medic is a highly effective water conditioner used to control external fish parasites present in both marine and freshwater environments. It contains a reef-safe oxidizing agent and is particularly effective against Marine Ich. Completely reef-safe, buffered to maintain physiological ph, does not harm invertebrates and does not harm nitrifying bacteria.
Comes with:
- the meds
- a scoop to measure the correct dosage
- instructions
One level scoop of Medic for every 50 gallons of your system volume twice a day for a minimum of ten days. For more serious problems use 3 level scoops for every 50 gallons. Continue dosage for a minimum of 10 days to a maximum of 20 days. It's recommended to dose at least an hour before your lights turn on and at least an hour after your lights turn off
Product Performance:
At first I was very skeptical everything I had read about ich and how to treat it stated that I couldn't treat in the DT. This product however clearly states that it is reef safe and although I don't technically have a reef I do have a couple inverts in the tank.
I had a fairly severe case of ich, it had already killed my dog face puffer and both clownfish. I dosed with the recommended one level scoop per 50 gallons twice a day for 20 days. I figured if I was going to do this I would be aggressive in my treatment. I kept a very close eye on my fish and my water parameters, as the medication started to kill off the parasite, I noticed an increase in the ammonia level. I did one water change after the first 10 days and a large water change after day 20. I also increased the time my lights were off to help keep the fish calm and potentially increase the time the parasites were free-swimming.
It's been over a month since I did the last dosage and my fish have not shown any signs of ich since. In fact they stopped having the white spots on them around day 13, but I continued to dose until day 20. I have continued to keep a close eye on the fish and they are doing amazing. I haven't added anything to the tank yet and I'm using London Frag Fest as my marker for when I can even think about getting more live stock.
This experience has taught me that a QT is an invaluable part of having a saltwater system. I haven't been in the saltwater hobby very long less than 5 years. I've never run into an instance where I've needed a QT before, I've clearly learned the hard way.
All-in-all I would highly recommend Polyp Lab's Reef Safe Medic.
Edit: all the inverts survived the dosing and are continuing to thrive, I also tore down my 10 gallon coral tank and have added those corals to my main system, they are thriving and already look like they are growing.
