My pair of Percs have some white fungus on them...what to do?
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NicoleC
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Treat ALL the fish you have and leave the tank empty of ANY fish (new or old). The shrimps are fine, and they won't survive hypo anyway.
After the fish are treated and the tank has been empty, put the fish back in the main tank. Clean and bleach the QT and restart it. You are now ready to get new fishies -- place them in QT for 4-6 weeks, and possibly perform hypo as a precaution. Time in isolation seems cruel at first, but it is really a quiet time to get them used to captive life and prepared foods.
When you get fish, look around the store. See any fish with ick? Then likely your new guy has it, too, and should be treated with hypo. Tangs, always. In 4-6 weeks you should see signs of ick on other fish if you watch carefully.
Don't mix any new fish with your current fish in QT. You could end up with an ugly disease smorgasbord. If you see something you can't live without, you can always start a second QT, but absolutely don't shared anything wet (including your hands! scrub well!) between the tanks.
It's important that nothing, no a droplet of water, come from your QT into the main tank and vice versa during the QT period.
After the fish are treated and the tank has been empty, put the fish back in the main tank. Clean and bleach the QT and restart it. You are now ready to get new fishies -- place them in QT for 4-6 weeks, and possibly perform hypo as a precaution. Time in isolation seems cruel at first, but it is really a quiet time to get them used to captive life and prepared foods.
When you get fish, look around the store. See any fish with ick? Then likely your new guy has it, too, and should be treated with hypo. Tangs, always. In 4-6 weeks you should see signs of ick on other fish if you watch carefully.
Don't mix any new fish with your current fish in QT. You could end up with an ugly disease smorgasbord. If you see something you can't live without, you can always start a second QT, but absolutely don't shared anything wet (including your hands! scrub well!) between the tanks.
It's important that nothing, no a droplet of water, come from your QT into the main tank and vice versa during the QT period.
I just got the QT tank yesterday, did the dip, but they're looking really bad. I think I was too late getting the QT tank together. I'm also having trouble catching the green chromis. I'm afraid I might have to take my tank apart just to catch those two fish. That's so frustrating.
Rich
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NicoleC
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Just drain it. Most of the time that works to catch them without needing to tear the tank up, and it won't hurt the rocks and corals and stuff to be out of the water for a bit.
Start the clowns on the antibiotics now. The chromis don't need the antibiotics, so they can go in later or get a partial treatment.
Start the clowns on the antibiotics now. The chromis don't need the antibiotics, so they can go in later or get a partial treatment.
Hey NicoleC,
If I dig holes in the corner of my sandbed and drain the tank, would the fish come out of hiding and into those holes? Is there still a chance that when I do drain it they stay behind the rocks? Also, do I have to worry about my two clams, RBTA, and green carpet anenome being out of water for 5-10 mins? I'm just trying to be thorough so I do it right. Thanks!
Rich
If I dig holes in the corner of my sandbed and drain the tank, would the fish come out of hiding and into those holes? Is there still a chance that when I do drain it they stay behind the rocks? Also, do I have to worry about my two clams, RBTA, and green carpet anenome being out of water for 5-10 mins? I'm just trying to be thorough so I do it right. Thanks!
Rich
NicoleC
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Chromis? They don't typically wedge themselves inside rocks, they are probably just hiding behind them and will go with the water level. (Unlike, say, blennies, that will get in a hole in a rock and not come out for anything short of Judgement Day.) Of course there's a chance it won't work! All fish are individuals. It's still the most quickest and most painless thing to try.
Your anemones will be fine -- they are generally shipped without water. The clam will squirt at you, though.
I'll have to refer to someone else for clam info; I don't keep them. If he's loose, I'd put him the sump or something temporarily just in case.
Your anemones will be fine -- they are generally shipped without water. The clam will squirt at you, though.
I'll have to refer to someone else for clam info; I don't keep them. If he's loose, I'd put him the sump or something temporarily just in case.I'll just take the clams out. Also, do I need to worry about the shrimps being out of water? Sadly, both clowns did not make it. I'm really sad over those guys, and trying to figure out how to catch the fish I have left makes me feel like leaving this hobby. I feel bad because my girlfriend has to deal with my frustration. However, I learned my lesson, hopefully this never happens again.
NicoleC
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I'm very sorry to hear that. Poor guys, it must have been a bad infection. I recently lost a bicolor blenny to a fast, virulent infection -- in the morning I thought he looked funny, and by the time I came home he was dead. I felt bad I hadn't called in sick to catch him and treat him.
Hang in there - this hobby always has ups and downs. Just keep learning and the downs get fewer and fewer, and not so scary and overwhelming when they happen!
The shrimps will stay with the water line as long as you aren't draining it fast than they can climb down.
Hang in there - this hobby always has ups and downs. Just keep learning and the downs get fewer and fewer, and not so scary and overwhelming when they happen!
The shrimps will stay with the water line as long as you aren't draining it fast than they can climb down.
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