Sera Med Nematol usage

[limber]

Anyone got experience using Sera Med Nematol for discus? My tank's got a few fish scratching against rocks, and I'm thinking it might be parasites. Water params are good, 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, nitrate at 10 ppm. Temp's steady at 86°F. Wanna know if this med's gonna mess with my biofilter or plants.

[dynamite]

Used it before on my 75-gallon. Didn't crash the cycle but wiped out my snails. Dose it exactly as the bottle says, no shortcuts. Keep up with water changes, 25% every other day. Also, bump aeration, meds can lower O2.

[LilyPet]

Used it before on my 75-gallon. Didn't crash the cycle but wiped out my snails. Dose it exactly as the bottle says, no shortcuts. Keep up with water changes, 25% every other day. Also, bump aeration, meds can lower O2.

Yep, second the aeration tip. Had a scare once when my discus started gasping. Also, if you've got shrimp, move 'em out. Sera Med Nematol nukes inverts hard.

[creek]

How long did you run the treatment? My LFS said 5 days, but the box says 7. Tank's got Valisneria and Anubias, don't wanna fry 'em. Filter's a Fluval 407, if that matters.

[limber]

Thanks for the heads-up on inverts. Gonna move my cherry shrimp to a holding tank. Any idea if this med stains silicone? Heard some meds leave a nasty tint.

[deep_wave]

Never used it. My discus just hide when sick. What's the active ingredient?

[dynamite]

Ran it for 7 days like the box said. Valisneria was fine, but my Crypts melted a bit. Could've been the meds or the heat. Discus perked up by day 4 though.

[creek]

Good to know. Gonna start tonight with a water change. You think carbon's necessary after, or just let it fade out?

[LilyPet]

I'd run carbon for 48 hours post-treatment. Helps clear any residual meds before your next dose or water change. Also, check your discus's poop. White stringy stuff means the med's working.