what meds should I keep

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  1. skyvern2130

    skyvern2130 Stylophora

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    I am starting my sea horse tanks and was wondering of what medication I should have on hand and how to control nitrates imbetween bi weekly water changes
     
    skyvern2130, Dec 19, 2012
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  2. Greg@LionfishLair

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    Acetazolamide (Diamox)
    Fenbendazole
    Metranidazole
    Praziquantel
    Meth. Blue
    MS222 or clove oil
    Formalin
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    Greg@LionfishLair, Dec 19, 2012
    Greg@LionfishLair, Dec 19, 2012
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