i am just setting up my emergency medical kit for fishes and i am having trouble finding formalin. The other day i was searching my LFS shelves and came across this med called Paraguard from Seachem i was reading the label and it says it can replace formalin. is it true that Paraguard from Seachem can replace formalin? thanks
paraguard vs formalin
- Thread starter JMMG
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i hope it can replace formalin because i cant find it here. i am a chemist and i think i can make it at work but it is better and safe to buy it outside.
kmaintl
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Formaldehyde 37% Histology Grade 1fl oz (30ML) | eBay
this guy sells in small quantities and you wouldn't want to buy in larger quantities as shelf life is very short. best thing for treating brook in clownfishes.
Amazon.com: Formalin-MS 16 oz: Pet Supplies
this is only place i've found aquarium grade formulin... but you'll end up throwing this out before using it too many times. short shelf life.
this guy sells in small quantities and you wouldn't want to buy in larger quantities as shelf life is very short. best thing for treating brook in clownfishes.
Amazon.com: Formalin-MS 16 oz: Pet Supplies
this is only place i've found aquarium grade formulin... but you'll end up throwing this out before using it too many times. short shelf life.
just to be clear, the two products do not treat the same parasites or illnesses. However in general since formalin does have a shelf life, it is probably best obtained when needed. If you have an interest in acquiring an Anemonefishes, just lay in a supply of Formalin in ahead of time.
kmaintl
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+1 agree
The lack of clarity on the product indicates they are not sure, either. It will kill off a small set of parasites, some of which the makers are not even aware of. Since hobbyists rarely identify the exact kind of parasite they are dealing with, this information becomes useless to some extent.
thanks lee