Ich in 20 Gallan FOWLR

[ThRoewer]

Nitrites can be quite harmful to fish.
Nitrates are usually not an issue for a limited period. Permanent exposure to high nitrates may do harm.

 

[Mishri]

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-06/rhf/index.php

I was basing my information on that. lethal doses of nitrite need to be in the hundreds to thousands in ppm(to kill half the fish living in those conditions). Which isn't the same with freshwater... just a little nitrite can kill some freshwater fish..

 

[GilroyC]

So my understanding is that although, my QT tank readings w.r.t Nitrites & Nitrates are high (dangerous levels), it isn't something to work about too much cause as per Mr. Randy, these levels are irrelevant...

However, am hoping that the reading reduce over the next week as the tank is still seeding, as was set up in an emergency as soon as I saw ich present on all fish.

Have ordered for Prazipro online...What do you feed fish as a deworming medicine and by what name does the Formalin medicine go? A lot of this stuff isn't easily available in the UAE, however, will check with a local vet.

 

[Mishri]

the prazipro should work for deworming, you don't need to feed it to them.

"Formalin is a generic term which describes a solution of 37% formaldehyde gas dissolved in water. Solutions of formalin for use on fish should contain 10 to 15% methanol, which inhibits formation of paraformaldehyde."

http://fisheries.tamu.edu/files/2013/09/Use-of-Formalin-to-Control-Fish-Parasites.pdf


also I don't think anyone mentioned yet.. that the head shaking and no visible spots could be ich attached to the gills of the fish still, or just residual itching from the infestation.. prazipro often makes fish not want to eat, so I wouldn't dose it if they are thin already unless you were pretty sure you needed to.

 

[GilroyC]

Evening All,

Right 2 weeks into QT of my clownfish, I decided to add to my stock and QT once and for all....Hence, around 10 days back I added to my QT Tank 3 Chromis, 1 Yellotail Damsel & 1 Stripped/Zebra Damsel...The new additions went directly into medicated water(i.e Paraguard)...All fish including my clownfish are healthy and the initial signs of scratching/itching has gone away.

However, I plan to continue the Paraguard dosing until Nov. 15, 2016, which would complete a month of dosing and then observe for another 5-6 weeks, while would allow the DT to remain fallow for around 11 weeks total.

Issue: Until this evening, everything seemed fine, however, on returning from work found the yellowtail damsel to be losing color. There is like patches of white stuff on its body, which wasn't there till last evening...Snaps shots attached...

Please could anyone id the issue...Is it Flukes or Brook? doesn't look like ich nor is there any itching/scratching...Eating, Swimming and Breathing all seems normal.

Should I abort Paraguard and start another treatment? If so, which one?

http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg542/gilroyc/20161029_203528_zpsvys8aucu.jpg
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http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg542/gilroyc/20161029_203039_zpsdef2wkcm.jpg

 

[GilroyC]

Morning All, please could anyone advise on the above query...I tried to do some reading of daselfish turning white, and found quite a no. of post suggesting it has something to do with being spooked when the lights are on or go off etc...However, would like the pros ro have a look at the snap shots and ID the same.

 

[Mishri]

tough to tell much from the pictures.. is it like the scales have turned white or does it look like something is on it? (such as a fungal or bacterial infection).

 

[GilroyC]

It's like the scales have turned white...observing sideways doesn't look like there is something extra on the scales...Also, last evening, the yellowtail damsel brought out its normal coloration....the whitish powder or pale color dissappeared and he was looking at his best....not sure what it was but since they're in QT, will observe and continue to monitor.

 

[AK707]

petsolutions has formaline
https://www.petsolutions.com/C/External-Parasite-Ich-Fish-Medications/I/Formalin-MS.aspx

 

[AK707]

you can use formaline and prazipro with ttm