I am considering diluting the Formalin over the next couple if days with water changes and trying the copper treatment instead. What do you think of that move?
>>Ahh.. I thought you were using the Formalin only as a dip. I believe you’ll need to be absolutely certain ALL Formalin is removed, best done by PolyFilter and carbon along with HUGE (as in total) water changes. >Also a little confused with the dosing instructions, if I continue with the Formalin. It says to dose with 1 tsp per 10 gallons, perform a 25% daily water change and re-dose.. Do they mean a full dose? >>No, what they want you to do is to dose the new water. For instance, you change 5 gallons. Dose the new 5 gallons with the Formalin to achieve proper dosage levels. It’s got to remain at therapeutic levels here. >I am concerned about an overdose putting a full 40 gallon dose ever day, since there are no testing kits for Formalin. >>No no, just do as above. Let’s work with your numbers, here. Assuming you KNOW you’ve got a full 40 gallons (if you’re not sure, then take – in inches – height x width x length = total cubic inches. Divide by 231, and that’s the number of gallons y
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