Uronema Marinum in 375g

[aquaticsbeyond]

So I was an idiot over the weekend and didn't QT some new Chromis. I just finished setting up a 375 gallon tank and it finished cycling. These were the first fish going into the tank to make sure it was cycled enough for other fish. The seven Chromis I bought on Saturday died within 48 hours. They all had bruising on their sides that turned red. At first I thought the group were just attacking each other, but after some research I think it is Uronema Marinum. My question now is what to do about the tank. It currently is cycled with sand, live rock, CUC, and 3 peppermint shrimp. I have filter socks, skimmer, and bio pellets running. What would you recommend I do in this situation? I was contemplating running hyposalinity for a few months or dosing my entire tank with CP. I know some people recommend a Bleach treatment but I would like to avoid that if I can.

 

[Khazmodain]

If I were in this situation I'd try to pull out as much of your CUC and any corals that you can and put them into a non-treated tank. Then dose 20mg/L of CP into your display.

 

[pfan151]

Only thing I'd trust to be sure it's gone for good is bleach. Run it a couple days, do a big WC and dump some prime in and you're ready to restart your cycle.

 

[Dmorty217]

Chloroquine Phosphate will work for your problem

 

[aquaticsbeyond]

If I use CP will the tank re-cycle? Or will all the beneficial bacteria remain?

 

[Khazmodain]

It won't directly cause an issue with your bacteria, however, it does kill algae and inverts. So you may end up with an ammonia spike which could restart a bit of cycle.

 

[Dmorty217]

If I use CP will the tank re-cycle? Or will all the beneficial bacteria remain?

The tank won't re-cycle and it will NOT harm the beneficial bacteria. 20mg/g is not the correct dose for urenoma FYI

 

[Khazmodain]

The tank won't re-cycle and it will NOT harm the beneficial bacteria. 20mg/g is not the correct dose for urenoma FYI

+1. You want to dose 20mg per liter.. not per gallon.

 

[scooter31707]

I would leave off the lights also during the treatment.

 

[caliMako]

hi. in the same situation. where to buy cp?
thanks

 

[scooter31707]

BTW, IME, CP did not work. I had to break down the tank, clean w/ bleach, rinse well, let air, and refill.

 

[Louis Z]

Sorry to hear that. But worth it in the long run . All of your future fish purchases could be at risk . Tough way to learn that all fish need qt and medication. Don't want to sound perfect because I have to treat all of my fish for possible intestinal worms . I initially treated several times with metronidazole and praziquantel. Now that fish have been in DT for 3 weeks , I have a rabbitfish that eats like a pig yet slowly becoming emaciated. I have been feeding tank heavy yet to no avail .

 

[Dmorty217]

For Urenoma 80mg/g is what the dosage is