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Scaleless Fish Medication Guide: Safe Treatments

By The Aquarium Calculators Editorial Team ·

Learn which medications are safe for scaleless fish like loaches and catfish, and how to adjust dosages to prevent toxicity.

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Quick Answer

Scaleless fish (like loaches, corydoras, and catfish) are highly sensitive to copper-based medications and salt. When treating them for diseases like Ich, always use half-doses of standard medications or seek out scaleless-safe alternatives.