Formalin-is it safe?

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heather

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Its a suggested treatment for Ich
some kind of protozoan killing stuff
formaldehyde solution...

What do you guys think?
 
No. Even if it's used to treat a disease doesn't mean it's safe to use on an axolotl. Consult Amphibian Medicine and Captive Husbandry by Wright and Whitaker, if your local library has it.
 
if what you have is protozoan , you can use Flagyl, I used it and had no problem with it, after using it my axies became more healthy than ever, you just have to know the right dosage.
 
Formalin is listed in Amphibian Medicine and Captive husbandry as a treatment option for several parasites.
I would suggest consulting with a vet before attempting to treat for anything.

Ed
 
Joan- the libraries here are cruddy,
Edward- i can guarantee that there arent any vets that know how to treat an axolotl on the Island... axies are not very common. i probably know better about axols than them!! (seriously)

Joao- maybe I will try the Flagyl,
the person at the pet store said that external parasites cant handle changes in salinity too well, she recommended a salt bath since nothing in thier store was safe for axolotls;

if you sit and talk with pet store people theyre really not as stupid as I thought they were, even if they have no idea how to take care of an axie... dumb butts
 
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