Maracyn Two alternative

[pcs333]

i am in the uk and cannot get hold of maracyn two.

i need an alternative that i can use with cuprimine, any ideas please ?

[leebca]

We could spend weeks going back and forth on antibiotics suitable for use with Cupramine. I believe many are, however I don't know the ones you have available to you.

The antibiotic in Maracyn Two goes through the skin of the fish and addresses systemic infections very well.

What I know is that: Kanamycin, and Nitrofurazone can be used with Cupramine.

In general, the ones to avoid or not use are: neomycin or any of the sulfa based antibiotics.

If you can't find or don't have access to Kanamycin, or Nitrofurazone, then you want to e-mail the makers of Cupramine with the antibiotic you have available to you and ask them directly if it is okay to use it during a Cupramine treatment.

[pcs333]

i can get melafix and primafix which i believe treat bacterial infections. not sure if they are any good though. i can also get the waterlife range like myaxin and protazin.

i shall try and find out if any of these are suitable.
thanks lee

[leebca]

There is a chance that Melafix/Pimafix will work, but that doesn't address the causes of the situation. You'll want to read this on those two chemicals: Why Melafix and Pimafix Sometimes Doesn’t Work.