JoCinWB Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 I don't have a lot of space to quarantine fish. Last time I got a new one I mixed up the med trio, put only the two gallons or so I needed in, and poured the rest down the sink. Has anyone mixed up a full batch and stored some in buckets or jugs for future use? I hate wasting so much of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Zenzo Posted November 10, 2021 Administrators Share Posted November 10, 2021 It cannot be stored in water. Once you have added the medications to water, they need to be used. It would be better to portion the packets and get an ML dropper for the Ich-X and dose accordingly. I would advise that you discard the pre-mixed water and meds that you have stored. They won't be as effective (if at all, depending on the timeframe). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoCinWB Posted November 10, 2021 Author Share Posted November 10, 2021 I don't have any prepared but was wondering for the future. I don't trust that mixing the powders would evenly distribute them, so I did not do that. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT_ Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 For powers I'd recommend portioning dry with a mg scale and storing the rest dry and sealed from air. Once mixed a lot of drugs degrade. Without checking literature for a particular drug I'd guess a week in the fridge is okay if you're saving it for a second dose, though some drugs degrade fast (and some practicality never). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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