Hi! Great question. This really depends on how well the water going through the UV is being prefiltered. Usually, with good filtration, you need to get into the sterilizer 1-2 a year. If there's dirty or hard water the quartz sleeve may need to be serviced more often.

Ayh... you're very welcome, and thank you!

If only adding RO to "cut" tap water, the answer is usually no. But this depends upon how much RO to Tap you are using, your Tap water numbers, and what you are trying to achieve in the end. Adding a fresh AAP Wonder Shell at 1/4 dose would likely be helpful either way, if only for the mineral Cations. I suggest reading this article for more as your question has no easy one size fits all answer: www.americanaquariumproducts.com/chemistry.html

Melafix is way over sold and then often cited as harmful just because it was used improperly. Melafix is a first aid treatment PERIOD! Reference: www.americanaquariumproducts.com/medication-4.html As for the yellow powder you got, it seems to be a safe and fresh batch. Beware that often what is sold in these mass markets is not fresh and even not pure. I would suggest the AAP version in the future, as they also ship to the UK too.

Glad it worked out for you. I can't speak to the source since it looks like your international. Highly recommend AAP for a quality source, with the info on how to successfully treat using the medication.

Sorry for your loss!

Very sorry! Hope you figured the cause out to prevent it later.

Glad it's helpful! Professional method that lots of people don't think of.

The video and linked article is all the info you need to help this fish. Along with other resources on prevention from our videos and articles. Let us know if there's a specific question.

Good question. These type of bacteria along with others are always present in the aquarium technically. You can add fish back in, just keep in mind that different stressor can effect fish including genetics that make the fish get the disease. More important is to limit the stressor outlined in the article in the description. This all said assuming that the tank has had good husbandry. Leaving a tank empty is more for parasite infections that need a host to survive.

Hmm. I'm trying to understand the question. I'm thinking it's a filter box with a port for a UV lamp? If so, likely the uv will not destroy the walls as the lamp is further away from the walls, so it shouldn't degrade.

@@devontrigg517 thanks for the reply! My filter box is just a rectangle box without any port. I'm thinking of pointing downwards for more water flow thru it just worry if too close to the plastic will it cause damage or chemical reaction? Thanks again

If it's not hard plastic the UV can degrade the plastic. Many filter boxes are made for UV with a port, but are hard. This is technically a very poor way of using UVc anyway with barly giving clarification. Highly recommend an inline UV like the TMC or Evolution Aqua brand from AAP.

Good point!

Hey thanks for checking. We have all specs on the sale page of the item. I'm assuming part shade and sun looking for clarification? The 15 watt EvoUV would do the trick. If you think high sun and organics, the 25 watt may be needed. www.americanaquariumproducts.com/store/c124/Evolution_Aqua_UV.html

Hi there! We answered your question through email. Thanks!

Very welcome!

They do the opposite. Based on the media used, it will add back minerals the fish need.

Actually they are available again in limited quantities: www.americanaquariumproducts.com/pumps.html#AirPumps

We have them instock. Rebranded www.americanaquariumproducts.com/pumps.html#AirPumps

No, especially no when used with oolitic sand. But then there are few cases where you would want to lower water hardness as most ways of lowering water hardness dangerously lowers mineral Cations necessary for a healthy aquarium. Best, if truly needed, would simply be when changing water to mix new tap water with RO or RO/DI water. But again, with a few exceptions the need to lower water hardness is often an internet myth. Please read in FULL this article below: www.americanaquariumproducts.com/chemistry.html

​@@carlstrohmeyer in the case of breeding discus it would be beneficial to remove calcium and magnesium. I have a reverse osmosis system but if sand accomplished the same thing I could avoid the hassle of water changes with RO water.

@@davelanteigne2842 As I stated above, I usually cut the tap water with RO water (sometimes I used 100% RO and added back what was needed). However I have to respectfully disagree that it is beneficial to remove Calcium and magnesium. Yes, some in hard water, but in nature, which is an open system, unlike the closed system of an aquarium, mineral Cations are constantly added by natural means and to strip them out of an aquarium, even for discus is not healthy for the long term. Reference the article I posted earlier

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Hi! Recommend testing your cycle while dosing even dosing per the instructions on the bottle. Usually you can treat with MB without effecting the cycle, but if there's a weaker cycle, the treatment could effect it.

I personally would not use Methylene Blue in a planted main tank, just a hospital tank or bath.

​@@devontrigg517thanks. I'll do that. I know Kordon brand is 2.3% but the only one i could get in Canada is 1% Methylene blue so would i just double the dose to get to the 2% ish ?

Curing only with salt is a difficult way to treat (using salt in a bath as PART of a treatment is easier). The problem is the line between cure and killing the fish is very fine. I would suggest reading the article from which this video is based (in details), and follow the PDF link for the salt only treatment if you want to give it a try. Here is a direct link to the article: www.americanaquariumproducts.com/columnaris--saprolegnia.html

Amazon is NOT an authorized seller for the complete line of AAP Hydro Sponge filters. Often what they have is clearance or 3rd party seller product. I would suggest purchasing ONLY from AAP which has been selling and servicing this product since 1978

Instead of amateurish snarky comments, I would suggest reading the article and its citations in the video details. The video is not meant to be a college course, rather something for average aquarium keepers to grasp.

Yes, as long as it is aquarium safe. The AAP and Aqueon Silicones are aquarium safe. Please read the excellent article from "Aquarium Answers" at the bottom of the details section of this video

Actually this is quite accurate, especially when we consider we are not trying to build rocket ships, only approximate flow rates for aspect such as UV Sterilization. I and other professionals have been using such methods for decades

I have a fully planted tank if that helps??

You should use this Alkaline buffer. The fact it's planted you need a solid KH and GH. Acids in the tank wear KH away and plants suck o2 at night and the GH males that less harsh.

As Devon noted, Alkaline Buffer. Here is a resource: www.americanaquariumproducts.com/store/p249/Seachem_Alkaline_%28300g%29.html

I would suggest "AAP Nitrofuracin Green- Full Spectrum Treatment " Resource: www.americanaquariumproducts.com/store/p274/AAP_Nitrofuracin_Green-_Full_Spectrum_Treatment.html

That's good. Must be new. Our point still stands that one brand supports the hobby.

Good question. In a taller filter that's what happens at the top. There does need to be good enough flow for these filters to fluidized the sand or it will clog or not use all the sand and water is just bypassing by.

Not the best idea. In slow flow so it dissolves slowly.

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Merkay...huh?

Suppose you could, but would have to modify the dosing to see how it effects freshwater. There would be teating involved and you don't want it to go into saltwater range.

Glad it was useful for you!

I would suggest the genuine AAP Regular Wonder Shell Resource: www.americanaquariumproducts.com/conditioners.html#AAPWonderShells

@@carlstrohmeyer Thank you!

Here is a link: www.americanaquariumproducts.com/apps/search?q=bulkhead

Hi there. We have not tested this and will reach out for more info. From our understanding, it's very minimal. But it's something that helps stabilize co2. It's also not enough for someone that doesn't have plants to be concerned about. Here's some the manufacturer. "The average dose rate of UV on the Vecton 850 at 100Gph is around 46000 mJ/cm2. At 60Gph it would be 77000 mJ/cm2. There are two things to note here: This calculation doesn’t take into account the reflectance of the Titan lining - it is based on the UV-C emitted from the lamp and the depth and velocity of water it is treating. It assumes clear water (98% transmittance). The oxidising action of the lining (production of Hydroxyl radicals) is a photo-chemical reaction that happens almost instantaneously on the active surface, and this adds to the sterilisation - it is not measurable in itself, but our studies (both our own and independent) show that it increases reduction of pathogens significantly. We publish 30%, but some studies show much more than that.

There you go. Glad the video helped.

We can thank Carl for promoting it in the hobby for all us to use!

No, you cannot assume that. Consult a doctor for human treatments.

Methylene Blue is safe for fish, but NOT invertebrates or continuous use in an established aquarium. Reference: www.americanaquariumproducts.com/medication-3.html#MethyleneBlue

The manual says no. We say it can as the disadvantage is that the top of the lamp may not be completely under water. You'll lose a small % of uvc. You're already getting a high amount of uvc it doesn't matter as long as it's hooked up per our recommendations.

​@@devontrigg517what's your recommendations please

Sorry for the delay. www.americanaquariumproducts.com/store/p191/AAP_Hydro_Sponge_Parts.html

That's great. You should watch that one 😊

Chloroquine is used to treat/prevent malaria

@@carlstrohmeyer What about sleep deprivation? I heard they took tapeworm meds off the market in the late 70s...

@@truthseek3017 I do not know about human sleep deprivation. While my experience is in aquarium fish treatment, I do use a lot of human research, but I have not read this use. I do know that in fish Chloroquine also helps a lot for inflammation.

@@carlstrohmeyer Can you drink it? I think i have parasites or an infection...

@truthseek3017 Not Marex, as also has pyrethamine and is not intended for human use. I would suggest trying tonic water, which can readily purchase as it contains quinine

It is 50/50, but the timing is different. For full instructions, please read the linked complete article in the video description. In this section specifically: www.americanaquariumproducts.com/columnaris--saprolegnia.html#%E2%80%8BTreatmentofColumnaris

Yes! For further reading about Methylene Blue, please read: www.americanaquariumproducts.com/medication-3.html#MethyleneBlue

Sorry to read that. Just keep giving it the best care you can.

Via Redox. This article from the AAP library explains it in depth. There are simple tests that can be performed or more advanced using the rH. Please Read in full: www.americanaquariumproducts.com/redox-potential.html

Yes, here is one from the extensive AAP/ Aquarium Answers library: www.aquarium-pond-answers.com/2012/04/tb-in-fish-mycobacterium-tuberculosis.html

Not unless much over 400 ppm. Some minerals are needed to support mineral Cations often absent in an aquarium closed system attempting to replicate an Amazon river environment. Please read in full: www.americanaquariumproducts.com/chemistry.html