Marine Clarifier additives(not uv) to help w/ Crypto

[crisc]

Hello all-

I was wondering if anyone has tried using a long strand polymer binding additive to help in the cure for crypto? My theory is that it might reduce the amount of free swimming tomites in the aquarium and allow the inhabitants some form of relief. This along with diet/garlic/powerful UV in a reef aquarium might help create a recipe for a possible cure. At least help the fish get through until a natural immunity can develop.

The Kent Pro Clear Marine or similar products may have some effects on the natural pod population, but for a temporary period of time. Or maybe the crypto tomites and pods are too large to be effected by the binding reaction. Does anyone have any experience with these kinds of products and experience any negative effects?

Trying to think outside the box on a large reef (1500g), QT'd fish, and a case of crypto that must have made its way in with corals/snails/rock.

Thanks

 

[Percula9]

I doubt it will work.

 

[crisc]

Why not? The tomites are too large? Do they have locomotion great enough to break free from the binding agent? If it helps slow down half of the waterborne critters, won't that reduce the chance of finding a host.
You are probably right Percula9, just trying to think of a way to help. It looks like you do the same type of work that I do. Could this be a weapon for us?

Anyone else have any theories?

 

[Percula9]

The product your talking about was meant to be used on particulate matter not living things. Tomites have membranes and probably produce mucous that would prevent the binding agent from sticking to their bodies. Plus they are mobile and the cilia they use for locomotion would probably also prevent binding. It would be interesting to do a study under controlled conditions.

 

[JHemdal]

crisc,

I don't know if that would work or not, my guess is no based on previous experience using those sorts of products on new FW fish coming in to pet stores as a "tonic" and them still coming down with Ick.
However, one method that has been proven qualitatively (not quantatatively yet) is the export of ciliates through a protein skimmer set for "wet foam". Perhaps both methods could work synergistically?
Remember that garlic has not been proven to control Cryptocaryon. The one study I found had the dose of garlic oil at nearly 1 ml per gallon - making the water smell like an Italian resturant(grin). That amount of any organic material added to a reef tank is going to have other repercussions!

JHemdal