Where to find methylene blue locally?

[SaraB]

Does anyone know if any of the big chains or a LFS in the area carries this product? I need it tomorrow and can't travel too far to get it. I live just west of the Elgin area.

 

[jski711]

what in the world is methylene blue??? starting your own meth lab???
:eek1:

 

[SaraB]

LOL - My basement fishroom does look like some sort of drug lab!

I believe it's for preventing fungus growth.

 

[mbunaman]

Most LFS should carry this that carry freshwater fish. I know coral reef in Norridge has it but thats out of your way. I used to used this stuff to prevent fungus growth on angel fish and discus eggs. Good stuff but stains the silcone blue forever.

 

[ostrow]

I'm pretty sure I have a bottle from my freshwater days. But, well, I'm in Oak Park. Work in Lisle, will be there tomorrow around noon-ish.

I believe you can get it at most large chains, that's where I got it. Some think it is a cure against ich... what isn't?

 

[aiko670]

I'm pretty sure you can get it at Petsmart or Petco

 

[SaraB]

Thanks, I had checked on the Petco website before asking and did not see it. I will check in person tonight!

 

[aiko670]

I'm pretty sure they'll have it. It comes in a cardboard blister pack in a small bottle.

 

[ostrow]

PSP also almost always has it. As I said, I have some if you need it you can pick up in Lisle tomorrow.

 

[SaraB]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9477387#post9477387 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ostrow
PSP also almost always has it. As I said, I have some if you need it you can pick up in Lisle tomorrow.

Thank you for the offer, but that's a bit far for me to drive when I need it tomorrow.

I already checked PetsMart and Petco tonight and no luck ...

 

[PSam]

I've bought it at both PetCo and PetSmart, but under some sort of brand name. Did you check the ingredients on bottles? I am not totally sure if interchangable, but malachite green is used for the same reasons as methylene blue... are you using for fungicide?

 

[SaraB]

I saw that a couple of the fungus products had Malachite Green in them, but I was looking specifically for the methylene blue that was recommended to me. I might have to pick it up online for future usage.

 

[PSam]

The Aquarium Guys carry it. I would suggest using as a dip rather than adding to your main tank - never used it in reef situation, but in FW will KILL all nitrifying bacs. Are you using to treat fungus?

 

[SaraB]

It's strictly for keeping fungus off of fish eggs in a separate holding tank and not for use in the reef tank.

 

[PSam]

Eggs? Yes, you want methylene blue. Make sure it's for aquarium usage.

 

[SaraB]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9478790#post9478790 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by PSam
Eggs? Yes, you want methylene blue. Make sure it's for aquarium usage.

Thanks for the input!

 

[ostrow]

Sara, if that's the case, email me your address and I'll send you my bottle.

 

[PSam]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9479371#post9479371 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Sara B
Thanks for the input!

Yeah, malachite green and methylene blue are used somewhat interchangeably for external fungus treatments, but as far as I know, you DO NOT want to use malachite green on fish eggs, only methylene blue. Good luck! What are you hatching?

 

[SaraB]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9482142#post9482142 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by PSam
What are you hatching?

I'm working on a little clownfish project is all :rollface:

Thanks ostrow - I will send you a PM

 

[PSam]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9482165#post9482165 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Sara B
I'm working on a little clownfish project is all :rollface:

Cool! Good luck! :thumbsup: