Both that you mentioned, get an ammonia alert badge. I personally cycle mine if resetting up, less worries.
So I guess you keep a permanent QT?
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Both that you mentioned, get an ammonia alert badge. I personally cycle mine if resetting up, less worries.
For the time being, not finished stocking my tank yet. I personally think it's something everyone should do. A lot of headaches, heartaches, and money saved. The way I see it, at least I can see the fish anytime I want.So I guess you keep a permanent QT?
How do most people handle ammonia during the QT period? Water changes or Amquel/Prime?
The use of “seeded” bio-media greatly helps with ammonia in QT. I personally use an Aquaclear HOB power filter (below), utilizing the “foam insert” i.e. sponge it comes with. I “seed” the sponge (or multiples) in a high flow area of my DT’s sump (or you can put it behind your rocks) for at least one month prior to QT. This one month allows time for enough beneficial bacteria to transfer onto the sponge, so that it may be used as biological filtration once placed back in the power filter and used in QT. An alternative (albeit expensive) way to instantly seed your sponge is to pour some Bio-Spira, Seachem Stability or Dr Tim's Nitrifying Bacteria over it just prior to use. Below is a pic of the Aquaclear HOB power filter and correlating “foam” sponge (you can buy additional sponges cheaply):
Do you bleach, dry out and reuse the sponges multiple times?
I just toss them when I'm done, but no reason why you couldn't rinse them out, dry and reuse.
They are cheap to replace: http://www.petmountain.com/product/...-aquaclear-aquaclear-foam-filter-inserts.html
Yeah. I try to reuse what I can instead of throwing it out. Not really about the money.
I would probably soak in a mild vinegar solution and then let it air dry for a week before reusing. Just to be on the safe side.
I do have a query, you have probably already covered it but during TMM is it okay to still use seeded sponges or could they possibly stow tomonts from the DT? Cheers
During TTM, they're in there for 72 hours max. No reason to seed for such a short time. by the time ammonia has a chance to creep up, you're changing containers and water.
If I setup a qt to run prazipro how long do I need to keep the fish out of the dt to make sure the flukes are dead? Does prazipro actually kill flukes? Thanks
Do i need to give it any copper treatment if there is no sign of white spot ? And what is ur recommendation and advice ?
Tough call. On one hand, PBTs are ich magnets and do usually handle copper well. So, it makes sense to prophylactically treat. On the other hand, they will almost always show symptoms of parasites after 1 month due to the "stress" of being in QT. If you don't see the classic white dots, you should at least notice behavioral symptoms such as flashing, scratching, head twitching and heavy breathing. The question is: Do you have enough free time to sit in front of the QT each & every day for 10-15 mins to observe for these behavioral symptoms, or would it be easier for you to just treat?
I dont have any problem to treat ,just i drop this question to have idea even if the fish doesn't show any sign , i want that fish so hard for long time but i stay away of them .
Thx for advice humble fish .
I will start the dose later.if u dont mind how days should be copper treat ? .