Ciprofloxacin: Water testing during meds: interpreting ammonia spikes correctly
Ciprofloxacin Aquarium How-To Guide: Navigating Water Testing and Ammonia Spikes Imagine this: you’re working hard to nurse your cichlid back to h...
Azithromycin: Medication and water clarity: dealing with haze, foam, and odor
Understanding the Connection Between Antibiotics and Aquarium Water Clarity If you've cared for guppies or other ornamental fish, you know the chal...
Doxycycline: Using a hospital tub: safe heating, aeration, and cover recommendations
Doxycycline Aquarium Use: A Veterinary Safety Guide for Hospital Tubs Imagine noticing one of your cherished koi fish floating listlessly, scales...
Metronidazole: Tank lights and medication stability: does metro break down in bright light?
Understanding Metronidazole in Aquariums: The Essentials Ever wondered if your tank lighting could affect the performance of medications like metro...
Amoxicillin: Medication in food vs water column: which is more reliable for picky eaters
Antibiotic Dilemma: Food or Water Column for Picky Aquarium Fish? Ever tried getting a picky betta to accept medicated food—only to have him turn...
Clindamycin: Mixing medications: why stacking drugs can be risky (decision checklist)
Understanding Medication Stacking in Aquariums: Risks, Decisions, and Clindamycin Guidance Have you ever rushed to mix two fish medications, hopi...
Penicillin: Handling sensitive species: catfish, loaches, and scaleless fish cautions
Power Guide: Using Penicillin with Sensitive Species in the Aquarium Imagine this: You've just noticed that your beloved molly fish is bloated and...
SMZ/TMP and water hardness: what to test and how to keep stable
Tactical Guide: Managing Water Hardness and SMZ/TMP in Your Aquarium Imagine purchasing a batch of loaches for your display tank—vibrant, lively, ...
Cephalexin: Biofilter sensitivity: what to watch for in nitrite and nitrate
Understanding Cephalexin in the Aquarium: Why Biofilter Sensitivity Matters Imagine spotting the first signs of fin rot in your pleco—a common con...
Ciprofloxacin: Can you combine cipro with antifungals? A spacing and observation guide
Can You Use Cipro with Antifungals in Your Aquarium? Expert Answers on Timing and Monitoring Ever noticed mysterious pale patches in discus or sud...
Azithromycin: Quarantine timeline: isolating new fish to prevent outbreaks
Troubleshooting Guide: How to Prevent Fish Illness Outbreaks with Quarantine and Azithromycin Imagine adding a new, vibrant angelfish to your aqua...
Doxycycline: Feeding vs water dosing: choosing the route for bottom feeders and shy fish
Making Sense of Doxycycline for Bottom Feeders and Shy Fish: Real-World Experiences Imagine glancing into your aquarium to find one of your prized ...