Glutaldehyde is one of two ingredients in Seachem Paraguard for ick treatment. The other ingredient is Malachite Green. Glut is essentially double aldehyde chemically similar to formaldehyde (mono aldehyde), the latter is a common ingredient in ick remedy. So using Glut for ick treatment is logical.
Since I already carry Glut for algae control, it's convenient to use Glut in lieu of commercial ick remedy because Glut has the additional benefit as a carbon source for plants, it doesn't stain the water like Malachite Green, and it is cheap as I bought the generic in bulk. So if it works, Glut is a good Ick remedy or prophylaxix.
The only question I have is what is the right dosage using Glut for ick treatment. I did my research and couldn't find any information. I am sure there are smart people in the forum that can help me figure out.
I did figure out that Seachem Excel recommends 2 ppm for initial dosage after WC, and 0.4 ppm daily thereafter as a carbon source. What Seachem doesn't tell you is that the recommended dosage is also good for algae control.
Since I already carry Glut for algae control, it's convenient to use Glut in lieu of commercial ick remedy because Glut has the additional benefit as a carbon source for plants, it doesn't stain the water like Malachite Green, and it is cheap as I bought the generic in bulk. So if it works, Glut is a good Ick remedy or prophylaxix.
The only question I have is what is the right dosage using Glut for ick treatment. I did my research and couldn't find any information. I am sure there are smart people in the forum that can help me figure out.
I did figure out that Seachem Excel recommends 2 ppm for initial dosage after WC, and 0.4 ppm daily thereafter as a carbon source. What Seachem doesn't tell you is that the recommended dosage is also good for algae control.