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Ross
10-08-2009, 04:41 PM
I've been searching for formalin to cure Brooklynella in my clown.
Any clues where I can actually buy this stuff?

Thanks,
Ross
PuffLuv
10-08-2009, 05:03 PM
If you can't find any locally, Ocean Aquatics used to stock Formalin 3. However, it may be too late by that time...
BlueWorldAquatic
10-08-2009, 05:24 PM
I have it too.

Think BigAls carrys a form of formalin.

Ken - BWA
fencer
10-08-2009, 05:30 PM
Drug store
gbeef
10-08-2009, 06:22 PM
Jl
Myka
10-08-2009, 11:33 PM
I think Petland has it...?

Good luck with Brookynella...tough to beat unless it's caught really early ime.
BlueWorldAquatic
10-08-2009, 11:43 PM
I can get it on the greyhound if you need it badly.

Ken
sharuq1
10-09-2009, 03:10 AM
Big Als does carry formalin, I believe it is under the name Formalin3 or something like that.
castaway
10-09-2009, 03:38 AM
Drug store

Yes get it at the drug store ask for 37% grade formaldehyde
fencer
10-09-2009, 03:53 AM
Added more about:

Aqueous solutions of formaldehyde are referred to as formalin. "100%" formalin consists of a saturated solution of formaldehyde (this is about 40% by volume or 37% by mass) in water, with a small amount of stabilizer, usually methanol to limit oxidation and polymerization.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formaldehyde
rayjay
10-09-2009, 09:13 AM
On the seahorse.org there are warnings that one shouldn't use formalin with white residue on the bottom.
The white residue is paraformaldehyde and is considered very toxic and deadly, at least to seahorses.
I don't know if that means the formalin is no good or if one can remove the residue by filtration and use the remaining product.
pelle31
10-09-2009, 11:43 AM
I used formaldehyde when I had an airborne disease on my Discus. The last poster is correct,if there is white on the bottom do not use,it is quite deadly. When using as a dip
it worked quite well although the smell when dipping the fish was disgusting. Keep a close eye on the fish as well and use a net for the dip. Good luck and I hope it works out for you.

I believe I bought mine from Safeway Pharmacy.
fencer
10-09-2009, 02:14 PM
On the human side they use formalin to stop sweaty feet ....
Ross
10-09-2009, 06:49 PM
I have it too.

Think BigAls carrys a form of formalin.

Ken - BWA


I managed to get the last bottle of formalin - 3 at big als. It hasnt seemed to help out the poor little guy yet.

Shoppers, safeway, pharmasave, coop, etc all dont carry any. Id prefer to get the 37% stuff not the 3% that Kordon makes.

Well I'll look around more today.

Thanks guys,
pelle31
10-10-2009, 12:52 PM
Try a Co Op hardware store as well. I believe that farmers use it on Grain,I got a bottle there as well. Although it was a few years ago.