Is Petco's herbal parasite remedy safe for corys?

[Riverman]

I've been dealing with some parasites in my Corydoras tank and saw Petco's herbal remedy. Anyone know if it's safe for them? My tank's a 20-gallon long, sand substrate, planted with Java Fern and Anubias. Water params are good, 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, 10 nitrate. Temp's at 76F.

[trail8er]

I'd be careful with that stuff. Herbal meds can be sketchy, especially for bottom dwellers like corys. What's the active ingredient? My 29-gallon has a group of Sterbais, and I've had better luck with Prazipro. They're sensitive to meds, so I always cut the dose in half.

[oceanaid]

I don't know about Petco's remedy. My corys died last month after using a similar product. Tank was 15 gallons, sponge filter, no plants. Water changes every week. Maybe it was the meds.

[fluxora]

I'd be careful with that stuff. Herbal meds can be sketchy, especially for bottom dwellers like corys. What's the active ingredient? My 29-gallon has a group of Sterbais, and I've had better luck with Prazipro. They're sensitive to meds, so I always cut the dose in half.

Yep, Prazipro's a solid choice. I've used it in my 40-gallon with Pygmy Corys and had no issues. Sand substrate, lots of driftwood, and a canister filter. Just make sure you're not overdoing it with the meds.

[riverlyn]

My corys are fine with herbal meds. I used it in a 10-gallon tank, gravel substrate, no plants. Water changes twice a week. They're still alive.

[flumix_9]

I don't trust herbal stuff. My corys got sick after using it. Tank is 20 gallons, sand, no plants. Filter is a HOB. Water changes every week.

[Flyer]

Gonna chime in here—herbal remedies can be hit or miss. My Bronze Corys in a 30-gallon with a sponge filter and sand substrate did okay with it, but I'd still recommend sticking to proven meds like Prazipro or Metroplex. Less risk that way.

[stevio]

I've never used Petco's remedy, but my corys are doing great with just clean water. 25-gallon tank, sand, lots of plants. Weekly water changes, and they're thriving.

[CycleFan]

Herbal meds are a weird vibe, man. My corys are in a 55-gallon, sand substrate, canister filter. I stick to the basics—clean water and good food. No meds unless it's absolutely necessary.

[Riverman]

Thanks for the input, everyone. I'll probably skip the herbal stuff and go with Prazipro. Appreciate the advice.