Harmful chemicals

[oregon newt]

What are some chemicals common in aquarium medicines and conditioners that are harmful to caudates?

 

[t_summ]

Is there something in particular that you want to use?

My belief is that if it is manufactured and is not specifically to treat a newt then it does not belong in the water. I think a natural approach is always better unless there is an emergency.

 

[oregon newt]

I just wanted to know so I could know what's safe for my newt. I would be nervous to use a medicine, but I've read the article on Caudata Culture that listed types of medicines and it said some weren't dangerous to caudates. I also read some good reviews of medicine by some well-respected people here.

 

[Lasher]

I think what Travis means is it would be rather difficult to list every harmfull chemical ever used in an aquarium treatment or product. Is it a particular medicine your wondering about? Or treatment for a particular condition?

 

[oregon newt]

No, there's no specific disease or medicine. I just wanted to know so I could some medicines for treatments.

 

[blueberlin]

At the bottom of the axolotl health page http://www.axolotl.org/health.htm there are two lists that might help.

-Eva

 

[aird3]

The natural approach has been working for me. I was told to put stress syme in the water and a few other things which has not made any difference to the health of my 2 axolotls. I don't use anything in the water now. I clean the tank once a week, including vacuming the gravel. The natural approach has worked for me.