Help with proper freshwater dip regimen??

[jlinzmaier]

I just got a kole tang and a half dozen chromis. Before I add them to my DT I'd like to try a freshwater dip to ensure they don't have flukes (I've heard the FW dip will cause flukes to fall off which will give a good indication of infestation).

I've never done FW dips on fish. Can someone give me some pointers.

RO/DI vs tap water??

Length of time??

Should I add a buffer to raise pH to tank water levels??

Anything else I should consider??

I'll adjust temp to match tank.

Thanks!

Jeremy

 

[LargeAngels]

http://atj.net.au/marineaquaria/freshwaterdips.html

 

[roberteb]

One of the more important things is to match the temp and the ph. Also, add some meth blue and make sure the water is properly oxygenated with air stone for 20 minutes before you add fish.

 

[jlinzmaier]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15330280#post15330280 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by roberteb
One of the more important things is to match the temp and the ph. Also, add some meth blue and make sure the water is properly oxygenated with air stone for 20 minutes before you add fish.

What does the methylene blue do??

Jeremy