I've read in various questions a suggestion to put neosporin on external diseases/damage.
I would like to know more about this, i.e., which kind of neosporin? The cream or the ointment and how should it be applied, i.e., liberally, thinly?
Should you avoid getting it near the eyes or gills? If so, how far away, i.e., what if there were fungus on the top of the head above the eyes?
Does it affect water quality or readings?
Are there certain diseases/symptoms you should not use it on?
Do you need to pre-treat the area first with some sort of, I don't know, hydrogen peroxide or something like that?
Should you apply these things with fingers, cotton swabs or what?
If the neosporin has negative effects, like if it did get in the eyes, please advise what to look for.
Can it be used with other water meds, med food or is this overkill?
Is there anything else I should know/be aware of when using this product?
I'm such a details person so specific instructions/information would be great! Thanks!
Full Version: Neosporin? Which? How?
Neosporin itself is a topical antibiotic formula for human wounds. The aquatic version is a derivative of neosporin called neomycin or neomycin sulfate. You shouldn't use the form for humans as it isn't water resistant enough or fused in the correct strength for fish.
The neosporin type cream that is available for treating fish wounds (use for cuts scrapes, surface red or for healing scar tissue and ulcers but not toxic cysts) is bound in a fusion of adhesive agents set in isotonic aqueus fluid making it completely waterproof and tank suitable.
One of these creams is called Bio Bandage- produced by Pond Solutions- there are others too. You are looking for the ingredient neomycin in a topical cream. Triple antibiotic creams are also suitable & available under other names.
The procedure requires removing the fish for a very short time - 1 minute (it is possible in 45 secs if you are all ready and set up). It is really not recommended for beginner fish keepers to try this. Your vet can do it for you though.
You need a clean soaked wet towel (soaked in old tank water of course)to lay the fish on. You should have 3%hp or iodine solution ready to dab with a cotton ball/bud or clean gauze to sterilize the wound area. Dab dry. Then you need to apply the cream making sure hp solution/iodine or cream do not splash or go near the gills, mouth or eyes of the fish. Ideally the fish should be sedated first with oil of cloves at the correct drowsing dose as the fish is likely to thrash and fall.
Topical treatment can be used alongside waterborne and other meds safely.
The neosporin type cream that is available for treating fish wounds (use for cuts scrapes, surface red or for healing scar tissue and ulcers but not toxic cysts) is bound in a fusion of adhesive agents set in isotonic aqueus fluid making it completely waterproof and tank suitable.
One of these creams is called Bio Bandage- produced by Pond Solutions- there are others too. You are looking for the ingredient neomycin in a topical cream. Triple antibiotic creams are also suitable & available under other names.
The procedure requires removing the fish for a very short time - 1 minute (it is possible in 45 secs if you are all ready and set up). It is really not recommended for beginner fish keepers to try this. Your vet can do it for you though.
You need a clean soaked wet towel (soaked in old tank water of course)to lay the fish on. You should have 3%hp or iodine solution ready to dab with a cotton ball/bud or clean gauze to sterilize the wound area. Dab dry. Then you need to apply the cream making sure hp solution/iodine or cream do not splash or go near the gills, mouth or eyes of the fish. Ideally the fish should be sedated first with oil of cloves at the correct drowsing dose as the fish is likely to thrash and fall.
Topical treatment can be used alongside waterborne and other meds safely.
Wow! I go away for a few hours and come back and everything is all hollyday festive! Woo-hoo! 
Anyway, excellent. Just what I was looking for... except the part about not for beginners. Is every aspect of it not for beginners or is just part of it, i.e., administering the clove oil, holding the fish down, knowing how to apply the cream? I can see how these things might be very tricky. And, I did think it was the human stuff and that's what sort of baffled me about using it, like, how would that stuff stay on underwater?! 
Anyway, excellent. Just what I was looking for... except the part about not for beginners. Is every aspect of it not for beginners or is just part of it, i.e., administering the clove oil, holding the fish down, knowing how to apply the cream? I can see how these things might be very tricky. And, I did think it was the human stuff and that's what sort of baffled me about using it, like, how would that stuff stay on underwater?!
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