Cipro Treatment: New Gig Starting Deflate

[addictedreefer]

So I fear that my new blue gigantea is beginning the deflate cycle. We all know where this is headed w/o treatment so I plan to start Cipro treatment ASAP. My only question is where can I acquire Cipro? I see that Drs. Foster Smith sell Cipro for aquarium use, but even if I overnight it, it won't arrive until Tuesday. I live in Great Neck, Long Island; does anyone know where I may be able to acquire Cipro in Long Island, Queens, or Manhattan?

 

[Breadman03]

You shoulda PM'd me on Friday because I was just out there. I have some in 18661, just outside Wilkes-Barre, PA. It's about 1:45 each way and I'm about 45 seconds off I-80.

 

[ca1ore]

Fish Flox is cipro for aquarium use, perhaps you can find that locally.

 

[addictedreefer]

Thanks guys. I have ordered Fish Flox online for overnight delivery. Hopefully the anemone will make it until tomorrow. Looks better this morning but I know they often rally several times before the end so my hopes aren't too high.

Next question: during treatment, should I use tank water for filling and water changes for the treatment tank? On the one hand, I want the anemone to benefit from stable parameters, but on the other, I don't want to reintroduce the pathogens likely making it sick. Perhaps this risk can be minimized by using the output from my UV for filling/water changes? Thoughts?

 

[Pinkskunk]

lots of info here

 

[addictedreefer]

Update: Although the Cipro has arrived and I have water and supplies for the treatment tank, I am holding off for now. The anemone went all day Monday without deflating, but significantly deflated yesterday afternoon. However, the puzzling thing is that the anemone appears very healthy in other respects: The mouth stays shut at all times, even during deflation, it is very firmly attached to the rockwork, and the tentacles are very sticky. In fact, I tried feeding it last night while somewhat deflated and provoked a very strong feeding response. It immediately grabbed the shrimp, pulled it to its mouth, and swallowed the whole thing within 5 minutes.

Another complicating factor is that it is very firmly attached to a large rock that serves as the foundation for a large portion or my aqua scape. I fear I will be unable to remove it without causing serious damage.

I am quite perplexed. Thoughts anyone?

 

[addictedreefer]

Some Pictures

Some Pictures

The first picture was taken Monday afternoon. The second and third pictures were taken around the same time yesterday.

 

[OrionN]

If he deflates more than once, I recommen treat him. Earlyer the treatment, the better the outcome.
Good luck

 

[addictedreefer]

Thanks. I was ready to treat it last night but I am afraid of doing more harm than good trying to pry it off of the rock. Any suggestions? If it begins to decline in earnest, won't it loosen its grip?

 

[Jamie1210]

No, it doesn't need to lose its grip to deflate/inflate ... i've seen dying gigs complete w/rotting tentacles never lose their grips

 

[addictedreefer]

Here's a thought: since he is eating well, what about administering antibiotics by soaking a piece of shrimp in a Cipro bath prior to feeding? Better than nothing I would think.

 

[ca1ore]

Not to worry you unnecessarily, but bacterial infections in anemones can spread so also keep an eye on the other red carpet in your tank.

 

[addictedreefer]

Could really use some advice here. The gig continues to deflate occasionally and is grasped very tightly on a large rock serving as the foundation of one of my two pillars of rockwork. Removing the rock is not an option. Any recommendations for removal of the nem?