new green gig

[D-Nak]

It's hard to tell in the photo -- is it attached to a rock? If not, I recommend adding a rock as IME they like to attach, even when in treatment (Cipro won't work its way into the rock so its safe for the rock as well). It will also make it easier to gauge if the gig is able to hold itself upright.

Judging by the photos, it appears that the gig is responding well to treatment, though the "striping" effect makes me think that there is still something wrong. Make sure to run the full course (I've gone 7 days) of treatment, even if you think it looks fine.

Good luck!

 

[joeyjoe35]

It's hard to tell in the photo -- is it attached to a rock? If not, I recommend adding a rock as IME they like to attach, even when in treatment (Cipro won't work its way into the rock so its safe for the rock as well). It will also make it easier to gauge if the gig is able to hold itself upright.

Judging by the photos, it appears that the gig is responding well to treatment, though the "striping" effect makes me think that there is still something wrong. Make sure to run the full course (I've gone 7 days) of treatment, even if you think it looks fine.

Good luck!

He was originally on a rock but moved off it to get closer to the power head. I plan on at least a 5 day treatment followed by 2-3 days with just dt water no cipro, but of course situation will dictate if longer is needed.

 

[joeyjoe35]

48 hrs looking better by the minute tentacle length getting better and mouth is slightly open. There has been no deflation since qt on Sunday. Going to kill the lights and administer the third dose of cipro.

 

[joeyjoe35]

72 hrs in no deflation. I'm going to continue cipro for another two days making 5 total. Then I will do 3 days of qt with dt water no cipro and evaluate from there. Mouth looks good today and no expelled particles.

 

[reefscape7]

That's looking ok. A little bleached but that not normally a problem

 

[D-Nak]

The mouth looks good. Tentacles still appear short, but for some reason, all of the green ones I've seen lately that have come in slightly bleached have this same appearance. They take a long time to appear "shaggy" but fortunately, they've all been pulling through so I think you'll be fine.

 

[joeyjoe35]

Today is day 5. No deflation since qt I will administer one more dose of cipro then follow with a few days without and evaluate. The tenticles were much longer today and a tighter mouth.

 

[joeyjoe35]

Just an up date I have stop the cipro and kept qt without meds through the weekend. So far 10 days no deflation tentacles have grown a little to give a more shaggy look. I will keep it I'm there to Fri night then transfer to St so I can watch it all weekend and observe. As far as placement goes should I place it on a rock or on the sand rock interface and let it decide to go up or dig?

 

[joeyjoe35]

I added the gig to the dt last night after lights out. It hasn't moved from its spot all day and has expanded through out the day. I turned my leds down and will slowly bring them up over the next few weeks. I think with out the cipro treatment this nem would have never made it.

 

[RIGUY314]

I added the gig to the dt last night after lights out. It hasn't moved from its spot all day and has expanded through out the day. I turned my leds down and will slowly bring them up over the next few weeks. I think with out the cipro treatment this nem would have never made it.

good luck with him.

 

[joeyjoe35]

Just updating it's been in the dt for about a month now and it hasn't deflated and eats once a week. The color has been returning and tentacles are looking shaggier. The gig climbed off and away from the rocks and planted himself in the sand. I know I'm not out of the water yet but its definitely a good start.

 

[cichlidconvert]

Hey it looks great man! Much improved, has it already been a month? Time fly's when it's not your gig

 

[OrionN]

He is a great looking green Gigantea. Lots of luck with him. Hope he will be with you for a long time.

 

[aandfsoccr04]

That sure is a beautiful specimen you have there. Hope it stays with you for a long time.

 

[ct_vol]

Hey it looks great man! Much improved, has it already been a month? Time fly's when it's not your gig

Lol If that's not the truth, I don't know what is!

Looking good. Best of luck! :thumbsup:

 

[hobogato]

definitely heading in the right direction, great job.