Got a question about Elbagin -

[Lee B]

Actually, I have several . . .

Elbagin is the Japanese "wonder drug", a waterborne antibiotic/antiseptic that kills gram neg (and pos) bacteria without hitting the biobugs too hard in the filter (as opposed to Tetracyline, which will decimate a filter!). So, if you have a fish that has a few dings and bruises, incipient ulcers, etc., spending a few days in a nice warm Elbagin bath is a good thing. Yes?

So, what's the protocol? How many grams per gals/tons of water? How long before a water change? Does salt help?

If you can't get your hands on Elbagin, what's the next best thing that *can* be had: Acriflavin? Furazone Green? Proflavin Hemisulfate?

TALK to me, please . . .

[keokoi]

What I was told By Manabu Ogata and Kevin Pham.. Elbagin..... 10 grams per ton of water.. Very good with Salt especially if treating with ulceration..




Joe

[Lee B]

Quote: Originally Posted by keokoi What I was told By Manabu Ogata and Kevin Pham.. Elbagin..... 10 grams per ton of water.. Very good with Salt especially if treating with ulceration.. Joe

Well, that's one of the questions answered! Can anyone supply answers for any of the others, especially the substitutions?

(How was your trip? Did you have an enjoyable one?)

[keokoi]

I answered 2 questions Sorry Lee I tried

I believe BGDX can be used and also teramycin(sp?)

Trip was great as usual... Can't wait to go back in spring or maybe earlier...

Joe

[Arthur]

Elbagin is widely used in Japan, and I do use it occasionally.

It does not dissolve well is salted water. If the target tank is salted, first dissolve the product in fresh unsalted water.

[Tom C]

Elbagin is dosed at 10 grams per ton of water or 264 US gallons. I was told Elbagin will kick your filters butt, so be careful. I'm sure if you talk to the right people you can get it in the US. I got some years ago from someone.

[Lee B]

Yes, I've received some as a gift. But when someone else needs it, I wondered what was available that could be had Stateside.

Elbagin is supposedly gram neg/pos specific. There may be some impact on the filter, but not to the point that it is decimated.

Of course, I haven't had to use it yet, so I don't know from first hand experience. I have a LOT of stuff I haven't used yet (and hope I never HAVE to!) - but want it on hand. We all know that when you need it, it's too late to order it.

Thanks!