Formalin

[rfefroch]

I have read Steven Pro`s very good articles on Marine Ich Part 1 and part 11 but notice that they are a couple of years old! Is there a more recent article or treatment out there or is Stevens advice still current? I am particularly interested in using Formalin to treat marine ich and wondered if there was any updates.
Cheers,
RF

 

[TealCobra]

I'd say it is still very relevant information. That being said, Formalin is not a very good treatment for Marine Ich.

Proven Methods:

1. Hyposalinity
2. Copper
3. Transfer Method

 

[rlcline76]

I would not use formalin just for marine ich...it's rather potent.
Before you use anything, may I ask what kind of fish you are treating?

 

[rfefroch]

Thanks for your response.
Powder brown, Acanthurus glaucopareius undergoing hypo-salinity at the moment, but not sure if it is going to be enough!
rf

 

[rlcline76]

If that doesn't help, I would try copper before messing with Formalin (lesser of the 2 evils).