Meds Trio

[Harpsandfish]

Does anyone know why it is recommended to not feed for one week after dosing?

[AdamTill]

Likely so that there’s less ammonia produced by the fish and less likelihood of needing to do a water change (which would require redoing the meds)

Edited January 6, 2021 by AdamTill

[Harpsandfish]

Ah. That makes sense. Thanks @AdamTill

[Alesha]

I've also heard Cory say to feed very lightly. I usually do that after the first water change, for the same reason. But I feel better giving them food. 😉

[AdamTill]

41 minutes ago, Alesha said:

I've also heard Cory say to feed very lightly. I usually do that after the first water change, for the same reason. But I feel better giving them food. 😉

It makes sense to me to do so as well, with meds being hard on them. Requires a generously oversized qt tank or willingness to redose meds though.

[ChemBob]

If I remember some of the videos correctly, it also has to do with the internal parasite portion of the meds. If they have internal parasites, they will be passing those as the meds kick in. Normal feeding amounts may result in some blockages in the digestive system I think. 

[Harpsandfish]

Hmm...that does ring a bell. Thanks, @ChemBob