There is nothing about methylene blue that is antiparasitic in nature. Methylene blue is a stain medication primarily meant to treat fungus problems and has some antibacterial properties as well. I would suspect that your success in treating ich using methylene blue is a coincidence and that either the fish were able to fight the parasite on their own via their immune systems or something else occurred to rid them of the parasite.
As for malachite green, yes, this can be an effective medication for some fish suffering fin rot symptoms, but it doesn't work for all fish or for all cases of fin rot. If the fin rot is fungal without the accompaniment of bacteria problems at the same time, then the dye in malachite green will often cure fungal problems. IF the fin rot is also accompanied by a bacterial issue, then the bacteria will continue to eat away at the tissue of the fish and the fungus will return in it's wake to feed on the dead tissue left behind by the bacteria. Malachite green is quite harsh on a fish's system and not all fish can handle it.
Please be careful when suggesting medications to others or when using them yourself. If used improperly many medications can make matters worse or even kill the fish. It is important to understand the medication and it's ingredients and what it does, how it works, etc. before attempting to use it.
Dawn
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> Hi Michelle,
> I have always used a dye called methylene blue to treat white spot, it turns the water deep blue and gets rid of the ich, very good for treating any protozoan parasites, can buy it in pet shops or at a vets, another way to cure and stop white spot is keep the temperature at 89°, i also use malachite green for fin rot, neither harm the fish, but can stain plants and filter, i have always used them in a hospital tank with just some aeration. Cliff.
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