getting new blueline angel tuesday best dip to be safe while drip acclmating

[dominic]

I want to treat for flukes asap , this is a replacement fish for the one that died from heavy fluke infestation . I will treat for flukes with prazi ,but what would you do before even putting him in the qt . after shipping would you also do a fresh water dip?

 

[snorvich]

A freshwater dip will give you an indication of flukes.

 

[dominic]

ok you would do this even when its stressed from shipping? and is that it or should I do paraguard also.

 

[snorvich]

ok you would do this even when its stressed from shipping? and is that it or should I do paraguard also.

From that vendor, I would do a fresh water dip as early as feasible depending on the fish, of course.

 

[Newsmyrna80]

If the fish is swimming around and breathing good I would do a dip. Just be sure to fully aerate the water prior to the dip. Start with two minutes and go from there.

 

[Reefsi]

Read up on FW dips and be able to distinguish a fish that is handling it ok or a fish that is danger with it. My experience is slim, but fish that handle it well will simply lay dormant, swim and play dead then swim and repeat. Ones that are in danger will swim franticly, gasp for air, jump, and etc.

Goodluck!

 

[Newsmyrna80]

^yep! If it jumps out get them out. It is completely normal for them to lie on the bottom. If you need step by step instructions to perform the dip let me know and I will send you a link. It took me a few dips to finally get comfortable with them. I've yet to lose a fish to a FW dip.