![]() ![]() It is not to be thought of as a definitive diagnostic key. The following brief summary of clinical signs often associated with the parasitic protozoans discussed above is intended only as an aid for the beginning aquarist. GENERAL DIAGNOSIS OF PARASITIC DISEASES OF FISHES It has been suggested that newly arrived marine fish placed in Methylene Blue can have their survival rate increased as Methylene Blue aids in the reversal of nitrite and/or cyanide poisoning. The properties of the drug as an oxygen transporter (it converts methemoglobin to the normal oxygen carrying component of fish blood, hemoglobin) allow it to be used in the treatment of known cyanide and nitrite poisoning of aquarium fishes. As a secondary use, it is effective against some external protozoans, such as Ichthyophthirius (Ich), Chilodonella and Costia. Methylene Blue is safe for use with fish eggs and fry for the prevention of fungal infections. The drug may be used as an alternative to Malachite Green for the control of fungus when it is known that the fish to be treated are sensitive ![]() Wunder Methylene Blue 50ML is effective against superficial fungal infections of fishes. ![]()
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