Acriflavine and Copper at the same time?

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dmk

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I'm trying to treat a Velvet infestation in my tank. My LFS recommended Copper Sulfate which I used (along with darkening the tank), but I'm now reading that Copper might not be very effective and Acriflavine should be used instead.

Since [SIZE=-1]Oodinium is said to be tough to kill, can I treat with both medications at the same time?

All my fish are flashing, rubbing on the gravel and making jerky movements like they are getting bitten by the little buggers.

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hope you don't have shrimp, snails, or any other inverts.. the copper will kill them.

on the other note, i do not recommend using 2 medications at once to treat the same symptom.. that would be comparable to taking a full dose of ibuprofen AND a full dose of acetaminophen to combat a headache.

since you already started the copper, follow through with it and note your results, if none, remove the copper with water changes/carbon and THEN use the other medication.
 
No inverts.

OK, thanks for the advice. I'll try to be patient. I'm just concerned since everything I read about velvet says it's pretty nasty and kills the fish pretty quick.
 
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