I too have used CS to take care of fungus & fin rot on individual koi,
outside the pond. Works great! I went through a period of time where
every fish had something disgusting going on & it wasn't until I tried
CS that I got the most control. Carp pox was not controlled with this
method at that time, although as I sold off my show fish (they grew too
big for the pond), the remaining koi with pox gradually got better. I
discovered that if the pond water temp remained above 68 degrees, the
patches gradually disappeared until I could find nothing on any fish,
with no other remedy. It may have been the CS, but it happened over such
a long period that I'm not sure if the limited exposure they had to it
outside the pond would have been enough. From what I have read, it is
basically a cosmetic deformity that otherwise doesn't contribute to the
demise of the fish unless it is in an unfortunate spot (gills, eyes,
etc). Also, I believe that the increasing bio-health of the water (due
to fewer fish & lower waste load) & the increase in temperature
contributed to the pox elimination. There are still 3 of the 5 koi who
had it in that pond & there are still no signs of it.
Heather
-----Original Message-----
From: altanation [mailto:altanat...@supanet.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2002 12:07 AM
To: silver-list@eskimo.com
Subject: Re: CS>CS in an Aquarium
----- Original Message -----
From: altanation <mailto:altanat...@supanet.com>
To: James Allison <mailto:apothec...@cox.net>
Sent: Saturday, April 06, 2002 9:18 AM
Subject: Re: CS>CS in an Aquarium
CS / Fresh water fish.
I have been using CS for treating fresh water fish, mostly
various carp varieties i.e. goldfish to koi.
In the pond or the in the aquarium the fish waste material is
usually consumed using various types of biological filters which depend
on bacteria and oxygen to function. A normal aquarium system is set up
where the filter media, usually gravel or baked clay granules lines the
bottom of the tank and oxygenated water is constantly moved through it
using air tubes. The bacteria eventually flourishes within the media and
breaks down the waste in to a less hazardous mixture. For ponds the same
principles apply but on a much larger scale. The media is not within the
pond but contained within separate filter tanks. The introduction of CS
in to the system will attack the bacteria within the media and kill the
filter. The fish will eventually die, poisoned by their own waste.
Apart from some parasites almost all of the hazards to fresh
water fish are singled celled and thus perfect for the CS menu. By
removing the fish from the pond or aquarium CS can be used for the fast
effective, non toxic and very cheap treatment for white spot ,velvet,
fin & body rot, fungus flukes etc etc. I use a mixture of 650ml CS @ 6
PPM to I litre pond water, adding the CS gradually, keeping a watch full
eye on the patient. I suggest that readers might start at a lower level
, 200 ml per 1litre, to gain trust in the treatment. Paradoxically carp
pox is singled celled but I have as yet not achieved any results, I may
try injection.
Comments appr00 DH
----- Original Message -----
From: James Allison <mailto:apothec...@cox.net>
To: silver-list@eskimo.com
Sent: Friday, April 05, 2002 5:08 AM
Subject: Re: CS>CS in an Aquarium
I usually tell people that if they need to treat a fish,
to isolate it in a plastic bag by itself. We used to breed fresh water
fish, actually came out with a nice purple metallic colored guppy that
was very popular in the pet stores and I guess I still have a fondness
for things with fins. Anyhow, once an aquarium is established, it has
its own little eco-system that depends on a balance of bacteria and
other things. If that established balance is disturbed, it can cause a
lot of fish to start floating on their bellies! Colloidal silver in an
aquarium environment is something that will most definitely disturb it.
Yours in health,
James Allison
----- Original Message -----
From: Dan Williamson
<mailto:danw6...@mail.cannet.com>
To: silver-list@eskimo.com
Sent: Thursday, April 04, 2002 11:37 AM
Subject: CS>CS in an Aquarium
Has anyone used CS in an aquarium populated with
fresh water fish to
control algae?
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