Quote:
Originally posted by Hal
For the red splotches, is there any reason NOT to treat with antibiotics if the fish is in a quarantine/hospital tank?
The only thing I can think of is that the antibiotics will kill off all the "good" bacteria in the filter, and the tank will need to cycle again after treatment stops.
|
Hal,
Generally, it is better to avoid using antibiotics if at all possible because over use can lead to resistant strains of bacteria. Start by improving the water conditions and diet and of you still see issues a FULL course of antibiotics is recommended. Make sure you do the full course because cutting it short can also lead to resistant strains.
While the antibiotics can inhibit the bacteria in the biological filter, I have not had problems, myself, in my quarantine tank.