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	Water changes while medicating
fishsage Hobbyist Tank You Daddy. Posts: 103 Kudos: 53 Votes: 16 Registered: 08-Dec-2007	Hi all, I am wondering if I should be doing my water change tommorrow seeing as I am medicating with cupramine right now? It is almost at the time indicated on the bottle to do so, should I wait an extra day, or just go ahead and do the WC? Thanks and Merry Christmas!!! 55G -5x Bosemani, 3x Emerald Cory,3x Red Rainbow, 3x Turquoise Rainbow. 20G-Empty. 10G -4x Danio 3x Cory Fry 1 Gold Mystery Snail. 10G- 1x CAE, 2x Tetra 1x ADF
Posted 27-Dec-2007 04:22
brandeeno Mega Fish Posts: 929 Kudos: 636 Registered: 13-Sep-2007	it should be fine to do it now... but the mediaction period might take longer to completly cure if you do so... i would still recommend keeping up with the regimen as it is the most important thing in your tanks overall health... \\\\\\\"an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of the cure\\\\\\\"
Posted 27-Dec-2007 06:03
Gone_Troppo Enthusiast Posts: 285 Kudos: 196 Registered: 13-Mar-2007	What do the instructions on the med say? Follow the instructions as closely as possible. I don't think it will matter too much if you delay your regular water change by a day or so until the course of medication is complete. I've not used that particular med, but most will say to dose for a certain period, then do a large water change and add carbon when the course is complete. G_T Never be afraid to try something new. Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic.
Posted 27-Dec-2007 06:13
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	GT has given you excellent advice always read the instructions extremely carefully and carry them out as per instructions. When finished then carry out the regular maintenance on the tank. Carbon is certainly recommended after using meds BUT remember to take the carbon out at the following water change. *Have a look in [link=My Profile] http://www.fishprofiles.com/forums/member.aspx?id=1935[/link] for my tank info* Look here for my Betta 11Gal Desktop & Placidity 5ft Community Tank Photos Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 27-Dec-2007 07:38
Callatya Moderator The girl's got crabs! Posts: 9662 Kudos: 5261 Registered: 16-Sep-2001	What are the instructions? I don't have Cupramine here to check. Is it dye-based? Most of the Waterlife products deactivate well before the instructions suggest a water change, and if you are required to redose afterwards you should be pretty well OK. If you are on your last dose, it is up to you. If the tank needs a change, then do it. If it is due but can be pushed a bit longer (most tanks can, but medication can reduce the maximum time between WCs rather dramatically) then you could consider doing that and just delaying this WC for a day or two. For animals, the entire universe has been neatly divided into things to (a) mate with, (b) eat, (c) run away from, and (d) rocks. - Terry Pratchett
Posted 27-Dec-2007 15:27


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