Is my powder brown in trouble?

[amcclow]

Hi, I've had a powder brown in a QT for a week now. He is eating and swimming around no problem. But over the last few days, the area around his gills has been getting a bit more red. I'm not sure if I need to be worried. Do I? Thoughts? #fishadvice

 

[Jekyl]

Usually quarantine tanks don't contain rocks or sand, as they can absorb meds and make dosage nearly impossible. What method are you using for quarantine?

Current Quarantine Protocol

2023 Quarantine Procedures Jay Hemdal David Scarborough Protozoans (Cryptocaryon/ich, Amyloodinium/velvet) and Metazoan trematodes/flukes are by far the most common parasites found on newly acquired fish. A carefully managed quarantine process can effectively eliminate these parasites before...

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[amcclow]

Usually quarantine tanks don't contain rocks or sand, as they can absorb meds and make dosage nearly impossible. What method are you using for quarantine?

Current Quarantine Protocol

2023 Quarantine Procedures Jay Hemdal David Scarborough Protozoans (Cryptocaryon/ich, Amyloodinium/velvet) and Metazoan trematodes/flukes are by far the most common parasites found on newly acquired fish. A carefully managed quarantine process can effectively eliminate these parasites before...

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Sorry. I should have mentioned that I'm just doing a watch quarantine vs. a medicated one.....

 

[Dave1993]

he looks very pale and very skinny