FMC and critical evaluation of fish treatment protocols

Traditions Instead of Science. II

FMC can be useful, but simply bathing the fish proves very little. We examine the origins of the mixture, formalin and FMC regimens, the relationship between dose and exposure time, and how treatment becomes ritual when the drug replaces the clinical question.

October 5, 2026 · 7 min
Medications in aquariums

Two Sides of One Dosage

The “perception loop” of medications: enthusiasm → widespread use → side effects → fear and rejection → rational balance. It’s time to move on to the final stage… Toggle Avers / Revers Medications as a Lifeline Methylene Blue Antiseptic and mild detoxifier. Supports tissue recovery and oxygen balance. Useful for diagnostics and treating fry. Methylene blue is one of the safest and most accessible dyes in fishkeeping. It helps in cases of nitrite poisoning, improves tissue oxygenation, and acts as a general antiseptic. Used for treating fungal infections on eggs, for short baths, and diagnostic staining. Easy to prepare, easy to use — even for delicate or juvenile fish. ...

July 4, 2025 · 6 min