Has Anyone Used IO Lifeguard?

[squiddly]

Has anyone used Instant Ocean Lifeguard Fish Medication? The active ingredient is 1-chloro-2,2,5,5-tetramethyl-4-imidazolidinone. I am aware of the current accepted practices of hyposalinity and/or copper or formaline (I'm going the hyposalinity route right now myself) but was wondering if this medication might be used at least to give the fish some temporary relief as the hypo gets to the trophonts.

It looks like a 5 day treatment, which would be great if it actually worked. The chemistry seems plausible, but I'm not sure if I want my fish to be the test bunnies .

 

[reeffer1]

I am using it now along with hypo. I am on day 3, so I can let you know when the treatment is done.

 

[squiddly]

Great! How long are you planning on doing the hypo?

 

[reeffer1]

I plan on hypo for atleast 6 weeks. It all depends on when I do not see any more ick. Once the ick is gone atleast 4 more weeks of hypo.

 

[hawk66]

This has been out awhile now, anymore opinions whether it works or not?

 

[hawk66]

Anybody?