Blue Gigantea Ciprofloxacin Treatment

SomeDude12 said:
Last night, I relocated to the DT. When I arrived home this afternoon, I found great improvements over the day before. Very well inflated. Will post a video.
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Nice, can't wait to see. I believe that unless you have other anemones of the same species in your DT, it is better to put it in the sooner than later, of course unless it is clearly infected.
 
I briefly turned off the closest MP40 & returns, to have a glance at the condition of the mouth, and the Gigantea began spawning for a brief period (10-15 seconds).
 
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Uploading a video from yesterday, as we speak. Conducted, a 10 gallon water change on the DT. Noticed fairly significant improvements today, even since this video. Haven't witnessed any deflation's, for the last two days. Slightly increased lighting intensity.
 
Video, taken yesterday. Significant improvements, even since this video. Side note: No longer protruding through basket, as seen in this video. In addition, the anemone is not as discolored as appears in the video.

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SomeDude12 said:
Video, taken yesterday. Significant improvements, even since this video. Side note: No longer protruding through basket, as seen in this video. In addition, the anemone is not as discolored as appears in the video.

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The video isn't poping up for me.
 
SomeDude12 said:
It appears fine. Are you not seeing the thumbnail?


Update: A quick glance this morning, continues to look good. Haven't seen any deflation.
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I can see the video fine, however, no offense, would you be able to shoot it from a different angle? Right now you can only see tentacles sticking from the basket and not much more ;)

I know you posted videos at the beginning of the thread showing your fish shed and QT's, but would it be possible to take some photos of the current setup where you are treating it? I think it would be very helpful to understand more in detail as you seem to have success bringing it back to shape.

Have you noticed substantial discoloration since you started dosing with Cipro?

Also, has it always been in that basket from day one?
 
clorox said:
I can see the video fine, however, no offense, would you be able to shoot it from a different angle? Right now you can only see tentacles sticking from the basket and not much more ;)

I know you posted videos at the beginning of the thread showing your fish shed and QT's, but would it be possible to take some photos of the current setup where you are treating it? I think it would be very helpful to understand more in detail as you seem to have success bringing it back to shape.

Have you noticed substantial discoloration since you started dosing with Cipro?

Also, has it always been in that basket from day one?
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Not likely, until it is removed from the basket. As mentioned, it's now residing in the DT. It spawned in the QT, which prompted the move. I wouldn't say that I'm out of the woods, just yet. Hopefully, so. =)

I can provide more details. I'll shoot a video of my invert QT. Currently, as mentioned previously, this Gigantea, didn't make it to my invert QT. The reason behind that was because of the 100% water changes. The 7 day treatment, occurred in a very solid styrofoam container, sitting right beside the DT. This allowed for very easy access to new water and removal of the old. The invert QT, is a 20 long with a 10 gallon sump. Completing 100% water changes on it, wouldn't be feasible. Typically, when treating anemone's in it, I do partial water changes (not 100%), or, with the option of a slow drip run-off from the QT and a ATO, to refresh the water removed. This is where being outside, becomes a great asset (zero concerns of spillage). Both QT systems (Fish & Invert) have chillers. So, gradual or small water changes, work well. However, since my RO/DI unit & storage containers are outside (water - 90+ degrees in summer), this would only work if I transferred the newly mixed saltwater to the invert QT, allowed the chiller to cool the water to the necessary temperature and relocated water to the temporary QT location.

I wouldn't say "substantial" and I wouldn't state a clear "cut" determination why, of even any minor bleaching since receipt & treatment. However, I would say there's likely "some" loss of zooxanthellae. If you look at the photo taken by LA, it's not too far off from its current color. Its reasonably light there, with minor blue. If I were to guess, it may be 10-20% lighter, than pictured.

It has been in the basket, since day 1. I treat/acclimate "all" of my anemone, in this manner. It allows me to easily monitor the anemone and remove, if necessary. In addition, denies moving all around the tank during its most critical period.
 
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Can you update with pics? Otherwise it's hard for us to help you.

I know your trying to inform us of his status and made a video, but I couldn't see the video for whatever reason and haven't seen any good pics of this anemone in quite awhile.

Videos are great, but good pictures are really all that's needed and less time consuming.

Please update with pictures if possible. This will allow others to help and will increase the chances of survival for this beautiful S. Gigantea.
 
Found deflated, this AM. I moved the basket back, further away from the powerhead & slightly increased lighting, last night. May have contributed to deflation. Will consider the necessary next steps, once I arrive home this evening. Will depend upon condition.
 
Reefahholic said:
This thread is worthless without pics.
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When there's something notable to see, I agree. There's no significant improvements or changes, since the previous video. The posts without photos or video, are for record/update purposes.

Removed from DT, back to QT. Treating with 500mg of Ciprofloxacin. If it continues to deflate and/or worsen, I will be relocating to the 20 long, QT system.
 
How would we know if there's something notable? A tx thread w/o pictures is useless.

How many S. Gigantea have to treated?
 
SomeDude12 said:
When there's something notable to see, I agree. There's no significant improvements or changes, since the previous video. The posts without photos or video, are for record/update purposes.

Removed from DT, back to QT. Treating with 500mg of Ciprofloxacin. If it continues to deflate and/or worsen, I will be relocating to the 20 long, QT system.
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What's the point in moving him to a 20/L?

It's gonna stress him.
 
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