Colloidal silver as antibiotic

[davidm777]

Hello all.
So my son has a sick freshwater vampire shrimp. He started salt baths and came to me for help on a plan B just in case
Here is the not so nice part. 2 minutes of research and I had the answer with Amoxicillin. Had grams per litter for a 7 day period in aquarium use. LUCKILY the Amoxicillin we had on hand at the house for human use had potassium clavulanate. I was not too sure on the other component so had to go back to the drawing board.
Researching a little more on more a natural antibiotic found colloidal silver. Does anyone have any experience on this? Here is a short video about silver as an antibiotic and also a link of "safe to use colloidal silver". This sounds great but I am also hasitant of finding an awesome solution that no one else is using. Hence this post, thank you.

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[MnFish1]

It's a little unclear - it sounds like the shrimp (which is short-lived normally) - is improving with what you did - I would not recommend colloidal silver. Additionally, the clavulanate you're talking about would likely have no benefit in a shrimp. Clavulanic acid is used to extend the duration and effectiveness in humans - I don't know but I doubt - that shrimp have the same metabolism - and certainly no reason to use it vs. amoxicillin. Metals though they are "natural" - can be toxic - and I'm not sure of the source/dose/reliability of recommending that treatment (and from your post) its also unclear why you're asking?

 

[vetteguy53081]

Hello all.
So my son has a sick freshwater vampire shrimp. He started salt baths and came to me for help on a plan B just in case
Here is the not so nice part. 2 minutes of research and I had the answer with Amoxicillin. Had grams per litter for a 7 day period in aquarium use. LUCKILY the Amoxicillin we had on hand at the house for human use had potassium clavulanate. I was not too sure on the other component so had to go back to the drawing board.
Researching a little more on more a natural antibiotic found colloidal silver. Does anyone have any experience on this? Here is a short video about silver as an antibiotic and also a link of "safe to use colloidal silver". This sounds great but I am also hasitant of finding an awesome solution that no one else is using. Hence this post, thank you.

How Colloidal Silver Works in a Fish Tank

A complete guide on how colloidal silver works in a fish tank and everything you should know about it. Check it out!â

holisticpetcare.com

Having had these, often their issues arise with water quality which must be pristine and have a lower PH range of 7.3-7.7 and cooler temperatures at 68-75 degrees max. Filtration for them is important as it supports their requirement for oxygen and sponge filter is sufficient. Feed cleaner foods such as flakes and shrimp pellets but limit amount to prevent fouling of water. Vorticella disease is the most common issue they get causing them to display a jumping motion. Do not use algicides in their tank which can cause death as well as many medications. Do NOT use amoxicillin but rater you can safely use hydrogen peroxide and even doing water changes with NON iodized salt will work but assure its acidic, not RO. Last resort is 1/4 treatment level using seachem paraguard

 

[davidm777]

I guess I was a bit unclear. The shrimp has what appears to be shell rot from the last molt...The son has plenty of plants, neo cardinas, bamboos, amanos and now 2 vampires. Since all the shrimps are thriving and reproducing (well the bamboos and amanos are hatching but not surviving) I don't think there is anything wrong with his tank. Regardless he took it out and has it on a 2.5 gallon.
** The shrimp just sparked my interest on antibiotics. I was just curious to know about the use of colloidal silver on aquarium, specifically on corals. We had use Hydrogen peroxide in the past and is a great suggestion.

The shrimp will be fine I feel, he just molted and is eating wich is a great sign. My son is currently trying to balance the stress and the benefits of the salt baths.
Here a couple of pictures I just took. Sorry glass is dirty he never cleans it and the camera couldn't focus

 

[Jay Hemdal]

I guess I was a bit unclear. The shrimp has what appears to be shell rot from the last molt...The son has plenty of plants, neo cardinas, bamboos, amanos and now 2 vampires. Since all the shrimps are thriving and reproducing (well the bamboos and amanos are hatching but not surviving) I don't think there is anything wrong with his tank. Regardless he took it out and has it on a 2.5 gallon.
** The shrimp just sparked my interest on antibiotics. I was just curious to know about the use of colloidal silver on aquarium, specifically on corals. We had use Hydrogen peroxide in the past and is a great suggestion.

The shrimp will be fine I feel, he just molted and is eating wich is a great sign. My son is currently trying to balance the stress and the benefits of the salt baths.
Here a couple of pictures I just took. Sorry glass is dirty he never cleans it and the camera couldn't focus

I don’t have specific information about colloidal silver, but I can tell you that shell erosion in crabs and shrimp can only be repaired through the molting period, they cannot repair their shells in between molts.