ordered my fish from blue zoo
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scooter31707
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They are good and reliable. The only issue I have with them is the salinity is 1.016 which I hold mines at 1.026.
CedzAquAddictio
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I've had mixed results from them. Make sure to QT, and be prepared to medicate...
ThRoewer
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I would say a prophylactic formalin bath is a must with all new fish, but especially with those bought unseen through mail order.
The few fish I ordered through Blue Zoo all were ok so far.
The biggest difference I see between Blue Zoo and Live Aquaria is the responsiveness and response time of their customer service. While LA is usually quick, BZ can take a while and may require several "reminders".
The few fish I ordered through Blue Zoo all were ok so far.
The biggest difference I see between Blue Zoo and Live Aquaria is the responsiveness and response time of their customer service. While LA is usually quick, BZ can take a while and may require several "reminders".
Dmorty217
Saltwater Addict
I always try and wait to medicate until the fish is eating well, otherwise I find it doesn't usually end well
UNCsalt
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Thanks for the input, so after he is eating since I have the above mentioned meds can I just treat with prazi pro?
ThRoewer
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I second that but would highly advise to give every new fish a formalin bath before they even get to the QT.
The most disease related losses I had were with fish I didn't give a formalin bath or did it too late (a tiny regal angel and a pipefish).
None of the ones I gave a bath died of a disease.
Dmorty217
Saltwater Addict
+1 I second the Formalin baths ( I do it during transfers for TTM). I would treat with the Cupramine too or do something for ich. I assume ALL fish,rock, inverts... Basically anything wet has ich with it, so treat for it however you feel comfortable
Whiterabbitrage
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1+ on the salinity issue. Be sure your QT tank has matching salinity. I've never seen anyone who has salinity as low as BZ.
ThRoewer
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I've never seen fish having trouble adjusting to salinity swings. Fish are well equipped to deal with rather drastic salinity changes. Some experiencing them daily in the wild.
The only instance where I would raise the salinity very slowly is when bringing fish out of hyposalinity. This is because the fish's kidneys need to ramp up their function again. But as soon as you get to 1.016 g/l you can just drip the fish slowly in without doing any harm.
I actually prefer it that Blue Zoo keeps their fish system salinity low. It preserves the fish's energy and reduces stress and aides fighting of diseases. During shipping it also ensures a better oxygen saturation of the transport water.
Inverts are a different story. Especially animals with an open circulatory system (crustacean like shrimps or crabs) and animals with an ambulacral system l(sea stars and urchins) may handle salinity swings badly. Especially shrimp that are about to mold can't handle salinity swings - I lost quite a few that way in my beginner days.
The only instance where I would raise the salinity very slowly is when bringing fish out of hyposalinity. This is because the fish's kidneys need to ramp up their function again. But as soon as you get to 1.016 g/l you can just drip the fish slowly in without doing any harm.
I actually prefer it that Blue Zoo keeps their fish system salinity low. It preserves the fish's energy and reduces stress and aides fighting of diseases. During shipping it also ensures a better oxygen saturation of the transport water.
Inverts are a different story. Especially animals with an open circulatory system (crustacean like shrimps or crabs) and animals with an ambulacral system l(sea stars and urchins) may handle salinity swings badly. Especially shrimp that are about to mold can't handle salinity swings - I lost quite a few that way in my beginner days.
alton
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Melevs Reef does a good job in this video about acclimation and medicine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3kb5YpvKrk
On angels I do a Prazi Pro Dip for and hour after acclimation, and then a 10 to 20 minute FW dip before going into QT with no medicine. Everyone does things a little different, but most agree on QT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3kb5YpvKrk
On angels I do a Prazi Pro Dip for and hour after acclimation, and then a 10 to 20 minute FW dip before going into QT with no medicine. Everyone does things a little different, but most agree on QT
UNCsalt
New member
Thanks, so got the fish.. very well packaged, temp was good. Acclimated, and forget I had ordered the formalinmeth blue baths... lol 40 mins in first bath now he is in for 45 mins in methylene blue bath then in qt.
Overall blue zoo did a great job, would definitely buy again.
firemountain
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+1 on blue Zoo. I ordered an orange sponge from them and was happy with their service.
This.
ThRoewer
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Actually, from what I heard from Steve Robinson, Pacific Aqua Farms (the wholesaler behind Blue Zoo) is better in quality and more focused on only getting hand caught fish than Quality Marine (where Live Aquaria drop ships from). Especially with fish from Indonesia and the Philippines that makes a difference.
Fish diseases are something you always need to be prepared to deal with, especially when ordering fish unseen. If not, it's your fault.
Fish diseases are something you always need to be prepared to deal with, especially when ordering fish unseen. If not, it's your fault.
