UncleSalt
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So would you monitor him in a QT - treat with Prazipro and if I notice ich, then begin hypo? Would you do a formalin or FW dip?
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So would you monitor him in a QT - treat with Prazipro and if I notice ich, then begin hypo? Would you do a formalin or FW dip?
ThRoewer
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Always do a Formalin bath before the fish goes into the QT.
If you had issues with flukes with the last one assume that this one has them as well. Capsalidae can look very similar to ich. I've also seen that they don't necessarily come off in a bath (FW or formalin). They just take shelter underneath the fish's scales, so a prolonged treatment is required to reach them there.
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If you had issues with flukes with the last one assume that this one has them as well. Capsalidae can look very similar to ich. I've also seen that they don't necessarily come off in a bath (FW or formalin). They just take shelter underneath the fish's scales, so a prolonged treatment is required to reach them there.
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Hi pfan151
I will research on how to properly perform a Formalin dio. As far as hypo, what's the purpose for it? Thx again
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Salty150
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Exactly!
And MUCH more effective for a myriad of reasons, including the new fish's health.
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Hypo will kill the ich if that is what those spots are on the tail. Even if those spots aren't ich, Running it through hypo for a month will ensure that it is not carrying the parasite over to your display when the time comes.
ThRoewer
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Hyposalinity also kills quite a few of the marine skin and gill flukes. So in combination with PraziPro it is highly unlikely that a fluke survives.
Hyposalinity generally also kills the ich cysts, something that not even copper can accomplish.
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Thank you!
I went to all the three stores by my house and no one carries Fromalin, I will have to order some.
I don't know exactly where I read you should NOT use copper on Regal Angels.
Does this still stand true or if not what would be a better option Coppersafe or Cupramine? I assume a slow ramp up would be best?
Just making sure before I start doing anything
Thanks again everyone!
Salty150
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Angels are sensitive to copper.
Scott Michael talks about this in his Angelfishes & Butterflyfishes book, and he prefers hyposalinity for treating Angels.
As does Steven Pro:
"Hyposalinity is a great method of curing infected fish of ich in a proper hospital tank. Of the treatment options discussed this far, in my opinion, it is by far the safest. While none of these options is appropriate for use in a display tank, and all have their drawbacks, weighing the pros and cons of each leads me to recommend hyposalinity above the others."
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UncleSalt
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Do you agree with this...
"1ml per gallon for 45 mins. Make sure the water is well aerated."
Might make it. My order arrived too. All the cardinals seem ok but the radiant wrasse looks to be on its last breaths. Hoping it turns around
UncleSalt
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best of luck to you! (and me as well!)
ThRoewer
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Yes, that's the correct dose (1ml = 20 drops per gallon)
UncleSalt
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The formalin comes in tomorrow - would you start Prazi on him today, or let him relax - do formalin tomorrow, and then relax in clear water, and then go into Prazi doses after that?
UncleSalt
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So my guy is still acting strange. He did eat a mysis this morning - which is an improvement. I think he's confused however. He swims on his side a lot. The tank is barebottom, and he keeps staring at his reflection, then when he sees the "other" fish swim away, he swims next to it. Swims across the tank, and then rights himself - hangs out normally, and then goes vertical looking at himself in the bottom and repeats.
Not sure if this is a sign of something that I should treat now - or if he's just trying to get acclimated to his surroundings still.
I held off on Prazipro (as of now) - the formalin comes in today so I figured tonight we'll do that fun part for him - and maybe start Prazi tomorrow.
Thoughts?
Not sure if this is a sign of something that I should treat now - or if he's just trying to get acclimated to his surroundings still.
I held off on Prazipro (as of now) - the formalin comes in today so I figured tonight we'll do that fun part for him - and maybe start Prazi tomorrow.
Thoughts?
