naterealbig
Premium Member
Hey RC Team,
Picked up a 3" A. pyroferus on Sunday, and added the fish to the 20g QT tank, where I was planning on beginning prophylactic treatment for ich and general parasites in several days. Along with pair of clowns 1.5" Yellow Eye Cole Tang, and pair of Oscellaris. No apparent ailments in any fish - all have excellent appetite.
QT consists of Penguin Bio-wheel filter, air stone & pump, Seio powerhead for circulation. Had been running 1/3 cup of fresh carbon in tank up until last night.
Added fish, and day 1 no issues and good appetite.
Day 2, slightly rapid breathing, good appetite.
Day 3 (last night) noted frequency of gill movement had increased, and fish looked thin (but not emaciated). Likely has been thin, but perhaps did not notice in store or on day 1/2. At this point, fish is still eating.
No external signs of ich or velvet, however thought flukes may be causing rapid breathing.
Checked ammonia @ 0 ppm.
Dosed to 2 x recommended dosage for Prazipro, and began treatment by adding 5ml of Coppersafe medication. Added 5ml of Coppersafe this morning.
Today came home and fed fish frozen Emerald Entree (Mysis/Algae) soaked in General Cure - all fish eating with gusto - except new addition w/ zero interest in food. Also tried unmedicated pellets and unmedicated flakes. Will try some unmedicated Emerald Entree later. Noted continued rapid breathing.
At this point I would be grateful for some direction from the pros. The fish is still swimming about, but slow, and with pauses. Seems fairly alert, and reacts to my presence and movement of other fish. Curious if I should continue with medication treatment despite loss of appetite (again, no external symptoms), or if I should discontinue treatment in hopes the fish begins eating again. Or perhaps additional/different course of treatment.
Please let me know your thoughts, and thank you for taking the time to read.
Nathan
Picked up a 3" A. pyroferus on Sunday, and added the fish to the 20g QT tank, where I was planning on beginning prophylactic treatment for ich and general parasites in several days. Along with pair of clowns 1.5" Yellow Eye Cole Tang, and pair of Oscellaris. No apparent ailments in any fish - all have excellent appetite.
QT consists of Penguin Bio-wheel filter, air stone & pump, Seio powerhead for circulation. Had been running 1/3 cup of fresh carbon in tank up until last night.
Added fish, and day 1 no issues and good appetite.
Day 2, slightly rapid breathing, good appetite.
Day 3 (last night) noted frequency of gill movement had increased, and fish looked thin (but not emaciated). Likely has been thin, but perhaps did not notice in store or on day 1/2. At this point, fish is still eating.
No external signs of ich or velvet, however thought flukes may be causing rapid breathing.
Checked ammonia @ 0 ppm.
Dosed to 2 x recommended dosage for Prazipro, and began treatment by adding 5ml of Coppersafe medication. Added 5ml of Coppersafe this morning.
Today came home and fed fish frozen Emerald Entree (Mysis/Algae) soaked in General Cure - all fish eating with gusto - except new addition w/ zero interest in food. Also tried unmedicated pellets and unmedicated flakes. Will try some unmedicated Emerald Entree later. Noted continued rapid breathing.
At this point I would be grateful for some direction from the pros. The fish is still swimming about, but slow, and with pauses. Seems fairly alert, and reacts to my presence and movement of other fish. Curious if I should continue with medication treatment despite loss of appetite (again, no external symptoms), or if I should discontinue treatment in hopes the fish begins eating again. Or perhaps additional/different course of treatment.
Please let me know your thoughts, and thank you for taking the time to read.
Nathan
