Garlic

[tebstan]

Just like in humans garlic helps keep the immune system healthy and protecting you from disease. So I would say yes it does help prevent ich due to the bolstered immune system.

Thanks! You know how I get when I'm excited about my tank. I was probably unbearable to be around on shipment day.


I'm more likely to agree with garlic helping general immune system than as a treatment for ich. But, will constant use help more by building the immune system, or become less effective with long term use?
I only take garlic as needed, but I don't think my fish with have social issues if they smell like garlic... so if it doesn't become less effective over time I might as well use it.

Also a little concerned about the freshness issue, though. Fresh is always better, in general. But if I'm making my own frozen mix, will it keep?

She's really hard to get a pic of, but here's the best I could do:
Bellus Angel C 6-13-10.jpg