HUGE MISTAKE GARLIC OVERDOSE

[The-Russ]

I had a GREAT IDEA. I will put a pinch of garlic in my 30 gal QT then feed my little clown fish. I got the garlic powder, dumped, and it poured. 3 tbs or so.

I put a power head to increase flow, had a couple sponge filters that caught a lot... I rinsed the sponge filters and plan to do it again, but should I be worried? Should I drop them and put them in my display? I don't want them to die.

 

[Triggreef]

I wouldn't worry too much, change half the water if you can. Keep an eye on them for a while watching for heavy breathing.

 

[Darrell Brady]

I think you should be using a liquid garlic. never heard anybody using garlic powder. also mix the garlic with the food and then feed.

 

[Triggreef]

I think you should be using a liquid garlic. never heard anybody using garlic powder. also mix the garlic with the food and then feed.

Lol yeah that too!

 

[The-Russ]

Yeah, I agree with the food. Never did that before. [emoji1] won't do it again

I am gonna drip for the display tank it's not worth the risk. They are healthy and ready.

 

[The-Russ]

My two small fish are as happy as can be in my sump. Today I will go get an anemone and try to force them to host it.

 

[3dees]

garlic is usually used to entice a fish to eat. I don't see any reason to add it if the fish is eating on it's own.

 

[The-Russ]

garlic is usually used to entice a fish to eat. I don't see any reason to add it if the fish is eating on it's own.

This is why I added it, I just did not mean to fill up my tank. There is some who believe that it is also good for their heath regarding ICK prevention.

 

[3dees]

old wives tale. will do nothing for ich. may help a fish with ich eat, but doesn't do anything to prevent it.

 

[The-Russ]

old wives tale. will do nothing for ich. may help a fish with ich eat, but doesn't do anything to prevent it

I agree with this completely.