Common questions

What does Maracyn 2 Treat?

What does Maracyn 2 Treat?

For the treatment and control of septicemia, bacterial fin and tail rot and cotton wool disease in freshwater – tetras, cichlids, livebearers, catfish and goldfish and saltwater – angelfish, clownfish, damsels and other common species caused by Aeromonus punctata, Aeromonus hydrophila and Flavobacterium columnare …

How do you use Mardel Maracyn?

Add the contents of one packet per 10 gallons of water and repeat every 24 hours for 5 days.

  1. For best results, use Maracyn® in a quarantine tank.
  2. Remove carbon during treatment, maintain adequate water flow or aeration.
  3. Discontinue use of skimmer during treatment if foaming is a concern.

What is the difference between Maracyn and Maracyn 2?

Maracyn contains erythromycin and works for gram positive bacterial infections. Maracyn 2 contains minocycline and works for gram positive AND gram negative bacterial infections.

What is the active ingredient in Maracyn?

Drug Label Information

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
ERYTHROMYCIN PHOSPHATE (UNII: I8T8KU14X7) (ERYTHROMYCIN – UNII:63937KV33D) ERYTHROMYCIN 200 mg in 0.6 g

Can I use Maracyn and Maracyn 2 together?

Can I use Maracyn® and Maracyn® 2 simultaneously? Yes. Maracyn® targets gram-positive bacteria and Maracyn® 2 targets mostly gram-negative bacteria. They may be used in conjunction with one another.

Can you use Maracyn Oxy and Coppersafe together?

If you are unsure of the specific infection, Maracyn® Oxy may be used concurrently with Coppersafe®, Maracyn® or Maracyn® Two.

Is Maracyn 2 an antibiotic?

Maracyn® Two powder is a broad-spectrum antibiotic developed for use in aquariums which has been shown to be effective against a number of pathogenic bacteria associated with ornamental fish disease. Due to its unique properties, it is absorbed by the fish through the skin.

Is Maracyn 2 safe for African dwarf frogs?

Maroxy and Mardel’s Maracyn One and Two are frequently touted as the ONLY medications that are safe for treating African Dwarf Frogs.

What does erythromycin treat in fish?

ERYTHROMYCIN fish remedy helps broad spectrum treatment and control of bacterial disease, such as body slime, mouth fungus, Furunculosis (open lesions and swelling), bacterial gill disease and hemorrhagic septicemia (blood spots without sign of skin damage). For use in both freshwater and saltwater aquariums.

Does API fungus cure work?

API FUNGUS CURE fish remedy works best when used to treat fungal infections, but can also be used to treat secondary bacterial infections. However, we recommend that you use API MELAFIX™ fish remedy or API E.M. ERYTHROMYCIN™ fish remedy to treat bacterial infections most effectively.

How is Mardel maracyn absorbed by a fish?

Due to its unique properties, it is absorbed by the fish through the skin. During the prescribed treatment, the concentration of the active ingredient in the fish fluids rises to a therapeutic level and is available to fight systemic infections susceptible to its action.

How is Fritz maracyn 2 used in aquariums?

About Fritz Maracyn® Two Maracyn® Two powder is a broad-spectrum antibiotic developed for use in aquariums which has been shown to be effective against a number of pathogenic bacteria associated with ornamental fish disease. Due to its unique properties, it is absorbed by the fish through the skin.

Which is more effective maracyn one or two?

Maracyn® Two is primarily effective against gram-negative pathogenic organisms. Internal diseases are more difficult to detect than external ones and early detection is almost impossible.

How long does it take to get rid of maracyn 2?

Note: Maracyn Two can cause water to appear cloudy or to have floating particles. DIRECTIONS : One complete course of treatment will take 5 days. Treat for the full course of treatment even if visible signs of infection or illness disappear. Day One: A dd contents of 2 packets per 10 gallons of water to be treated.