Malachite Green and Live Plants

[RD3557]

Does anyone have experience/success using Malachite Green in planted tanks? Did or does it kill plants at recommended doses?

I'm completely aware of the heat/salt method, but was curious about this. I seem to have one Black Neon Tetra with a mild case of Ich. Unfortunately, the heater I'm using is designed to maintain a constant 78F and is therefore non-adjustable.

 

[tlindsey]

Not only will malachite green kill plants, will also kill good bacteria.

 

[xxUnRaTeDxxRkOxx]

As stated it will kill your plants, but even using salt will cause plants to melt away... This is why I only use Hydor Theo submersible heaters in all of my tanks, because it lets me keep my tanks running around 80* all year long and helps to avoid Ich outbreaks.

 

[Snowflake311]

Get a better heater. I only use the heat method now and it works great! Heat and water changes cue rich every time! Plants and fish never have a problem with it as long as you make sure to have good surface movement to the water. With high heat low o2 is the problem.