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Antibacterial Treatments (Freshwater vs. Saltwater)
🔹 Common Bacterial Infections
- 🦠 Fin Rot – Frayed fins, discoloration.
- 🦠 Columnaris (Cotton Wool Disease) – White fuzzy patches.
- 🦠 Septicemia – Red streaks in fins or body.
🔹 Freshwater Treatment
- ✅ Furan-2 – Works well for fin rot and skin infections.
- ✅ Kanaplex (Kanamycin) – For internal bacterial infections.
- ✅ Triple Sulfa – Treats mild bacterial infections.
🔹 Saltwater Treatment
- ✅ Erythromycin – Safe for marine fish; treats fin rot.
- ✅ Kanaplex + Metroplex Combo – Best for serious infections.
- ✅ Neomycin – Effective for Vibrio (common in saltwater).
🔹 Freshwater & Saltwater Options
- ✅ StressGuard – Uses proteins that bind to exposed wounds, reducing bacterial growth and preventing infection.
⚠️ Saltwater Note
Avoid medications that disrupt the biofilter in marine tanks. Use a quarantine tank whenever possible.