@Humblefish To expand on this a bit, is a hydrochloride form such as Trypaflavine 3.84% solution acceptable to use? Instructions are 1tsp per 5-10 gallons, resulting in a 10 or 5mg/L dosage.
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@Humblefish To expand on this a bit, is a hydrochloride form such as Trypaflavine 3.84% solution acceptable to use? Instructions are 1tsp per 5-10 gallons, resulting in a 10 or 5mg/L dosage.
Rats.. I guess it's more intended for eggs. Looks like I'll have to source some Rally, Thank you!The hydrochloride form (derived from acridine) is more irritating to the skin than Acriflavine Neutral. Might not be best to use on fish IMO.
I have Acriflavine Neutral Powder. The instructions say to add 19.2grams to 16oz of distilled water to make a stock solution. Then 5 drops of stock solution per gallon of aquarium water and leave for 5-7days. Which is about 1 teaspoon per 20gal (I think). Acriflavine-MS calls for 1 tsp per 10 gallons (non-bath dosage), so I'm assuming the stock solution I make is twice as strong. So I'd need to use 1/2 teaspoon per 5 gallons for a bath, correct? Or am I wrong in assuming the non-bath dosages are the same concentration?
There are about 100 drops in 1 US teaspoon (5ml). Acriflavine-MS calls for 1 tsp per 10 gallons or 10 drops per gallon. So, assuming your stock solution is twice the strength as Acriflavine-MS you would use 1/4 teaspoon (1.25ml) per 5 gallons or 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) per 10 gallons for in-tank treatment.
^^ Or double that (1/2 teaspoon per 5 gals) for the 90 minute bath.
As as I know you can add rally to the QTHow often can you do a rally bath? Can I do one every day? I'm desperately trying to save a group of chromis that have uromena in my quarantine.
Alternatively can I add rally straight to the quarantine tank?
Tried calling them no answer. It does give instructions for in tank use on bottle but it also says not to use it with other medications and I have copper and metroplex in my quarantine tankAs as I know you can add rally to the QT
You can call the makers directly by the way and they generally answer right away
Acriflavine
How To Treat – At present time, only one aquarium product is readily available which contains acriflavine: Ruby Reef Rally.
Never tested it, but I very much doubt acriflavine works on worms.
how often can acriflavine dips be used? once a week? multiple times? Using rally pro and copper right now to treat velvetAcriflavine
What It Treats – This is an antiseptic that is very useful for rendering “first aid” if a fish has a bacterial infection or to treat an open wound. It can also be used as part of a “three step program” for treating Marine Velvet Disease:
1) 5 minute freshwater dip
2) 90 minute acriflavine bath
3) 30 days of copper or Chloroquine phosphate in a Quarantine Tank (QT)
There is some anecdotal evidence that a 90 minute bath using Ruby Reef Rally, followed by transfer into a sterile Quarantine Tank, can clear Brooklynella aka clownfish disease. However, it is unclear whether the acriflavine or formalin Rally contains is the exact reason why. In any case, follow-up treatment using metronidazole in a QT is highly recommended for brook.
How To Treat – At present time, only one aquarium product is readily available which contains acriflavine: Ruby Reef Rally. It also contains aminoacridine (another antiseptic) and a small amount of formalin. I personally use Rally as a 90 minute bath, temperature controlling the water and providing plenty of aeration by using an air pump & air-stone. Ensure salinity, pH and temperature of bath & QT water match perfectly. Dosage for Bath is ~ 1 teaspoon of Rally per gallon of bath water.
Pros – Effective “pre-treatment” before fish is placed in QT with copper, antibiotics, etc.; milder/safer alternative to using straight formalin (37% formaldehyde).
Cons/Side Effects – Turns the water an orange-brownish color, so probably not desirable for Quarantine or Display Tank use. Full range of positive effects and possible side effects are not completely understood at this time.
I'm not sure, but I dipped daily with Rally when my clowns got sick and they did fine...how often can acriflavine dips be used? once a week? multiple times? Using rally pro and copper right now to treat velvet