whats wrong with my clown?

[romsoccer12]

i found a really good source already
http://www.3reef.com/forums/general-reef-topics/how-set-up-qt-tank-44775.html

 

[iFisch]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15320527#post15320527 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by romsoccer12
i found a really good source already
http://www.3reef.com/forums/general-reef-topics/how-set-up-qt-tank-44775.html

See how hard it is?

Often, I type the EXACT question I want answered into google search engine. Then I narrow it down if I either get too much or not enough.

 

[romsoccer12]

the question i got answered was from another person asking a question and getting it answered.

 

[1geo]

Even if you use Revive, it will kill the swimmers that are present at that time but remember swimmers are constantly being created from the substrata eggs or even from eggs floating in the water or from the fish themselves in the case of Brook. Revive buys you some time but is NOT a cure and will NOT kill all the parasites. Never use any of the infected water or any other equipment on the infected tank.

 

[LilGreenPuffer]

If the QT has to share equipment with the infected tank, then after using it in the infected tank, dip it in water with a little OxyClean powder, then rinse, rinse, rinse. And then rinse some more.

 

[romsoccer12]

ok ill just use all fresh new salt water its much easier

 

[romsoccer12]

another update. i dont think they have brook. the dots on the white clown are turning into big lumps like warts. both ate a crapload today and are swimming around. if it was brook it would spread a lot more by now to both clowns and they probably wouldve been dead. im still trying to find a pic that matches what this clown has

 

[iFisch]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15325067#post15325067 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by romsoccer12
ok ill just use all fresh new salt water its much easier

No! You cannot do a 100% WC. You will kill off all the beneficial bacteria and your tank would re-cycle.

The most that is recommended, is 30% WC every 2 days. At least, that I've seen.

 

[Toddrtrex]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15325293#post15325293 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by iFisch
No! You cannot do a 100% WC. You will kill off all the beneficial bacteria and your tank would re-cycle.

The most that is recommended, is 30% WC every 2 days. At least, that I've seen.

That is not true. You can do a 100% WC if truly needed (( need to match salinity, pH, etc )). The bacteria lives on/in the rocks and sand, the amount of time that they would be out of the water would be long enough "kill off all the beneficial bacteria".



And may I suggest that you tune down the attitude -- if you don't like the questions someone is asking, don't reply.

 

[iFisch]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15325332#post15325332 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Toddrtrex
The bacteria lives on/in the rocks and sand, the amount of time that they would be out of the water would be long enough "kill off all the beneficial bacteria".

Then why is beneficial bacteria not sold dry? ie MB7.

 

[Toddrtrex]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15325404#post15325404 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by iFisch
Then why is beneficial bacteria not sold dry? ie MB7.

Just because they (( the bacteria )) lives on/in the rocks/sand doesn't mean they can be dried out. But, they do not live in the water column and the rocks/sand wouldn't dry out during a 100% water change.

 

[PSam]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15325332#post15325332 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Toddrtrex
That is not true. You can do a 100% WC if truly needed (( need to match salinity, pH, etc )). The bacteria lives on/in the rocks and sand, the amount of time that they would be out of the water would be long enough "kill off all the beneficial bacteria".

I think you left out an "n't" in your sentence there.

 

[Toddrtrex]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15325803#post15325803 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by PSam
I think you left out an "n't" in your sentence there.

You are correct, thanks. Darn dyslexia, I do that more times then I care to admit, and it can get me in trouble -- just ask any of my ex's.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15325332#post15325332 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Toddrtrex
That is not true. You can do a 100% WC if truly needed (( need to match salinity, pH, etc )). The bacteria lives on/in the rocks and sand, the amount of time that they would be out of the water wouldn't be long enough "kill off all the beneficial bacteria".

 

[romsoccer12]

lol i meant my QT tank.

 

[romsoccer12]

anyone have any suggestions on what these big white bumps on my one clownfish is? they look like warts. both are eating good though

 

[Toddrtrex]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15330308#post15330308 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by romsoccer12
anyone have any suggestions on what these big white bumps on my one clownfish is? they look like warts. both are eating good though

Pictures would be really helpful.

 

[romsoccer12]

i cant take good enough pictures. ill try again today though.

 

[romsoccer12]

nope nothing good