Re: NANFA-- anchor worms?

D. Martin Moore (archimedes_at_master.localink4.com)
Thu, 26 Aug 1999 00:40:42 -0500

Oops, actually that was inaccurate. The recommendation is 2.5 ml
of 40% formalin, in 10 liters of water, for 30 minutes. Innes
recommended 20 drops per gallon (which is about the same
concentration) for 5-10 minutes, or until the fish shows exhaustion

> Martin,
>
> How do you make a "250ppm" dip, how much of what percent formahldehyde
> would you use? I heard one drop per gallon was sufficient, is this the
> right mix?
>
> Ray

Prost,

Martin

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