If you don't want to read all - the main question from this thread is:
***Can I treat API Primafix, API Melafix, & Fritz CopperSafe all at the same time in QT for 2x small clowns, and 1x hippo tang.
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Alrighty, you guys called it, and I didn't listen when I was extra newb! Growing pains begin today! Last night, temp was at about 75, so i turned the dial on my heater to make it a little warmer and went to sleep. Turns out, I turned far more than I thought, and temp went to 84!!! I Immediately turned it down, and put in a bit fresh mixed cooler temp salt water, which reduced it to 83, and now its at 81 - so slowly going down.
It looks like this little stressful situation caused ICH to reveal itself in my clown!
I'm a newb, I didn't listen (had him for 2x weeks now, they're the ones who skipped QT and went straight into the tank. Which I treated with quick cure for 3x days, remember me? ya that guy)
He's acting similar to his first day today, breathing a bit from his mouth, not as active, and hanging a bit at the bottom. Good thing is, I DO have a QT now in which I can treat him. So here's the current scenario.
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QT = 10GAL tank w/ HOB filter (I ca now use bio-media from my DT since I'll be treating the QT, so hopefully it'll get some beneficial bacteria in there.), a heater, powerhead, and a decent amount of PCV pipes for hiding.
1) Currently have a blue tang in there, who is doing well, but was ABOUT to begin treating today for infection on her tail:
Products that were going to be used:
API PrimaFix in conjunction with
API Melafix
(decided on these 2x products since I liked the natural medicine [tea tree oil] in them, and that they could be used together to treat a broad range of infection)
2) Clowns will be joining the Tang today, since they need to be treated for ich.
Products that planned to be used on the tang after 14x days of infection treatment were:
Fritz Copper Safe
API Copper Test Kit
(raising at 1/4 the rate of recommended on the bottle)
So NOW that I have a tang in the QT that needs antibiotics, and a clown or 2 that need Copper, what is my best method for going about this?
I only had room for the 10gal tank (wanted a 20, but there really is no space in the house for a bigger tank)
Should I treat with antibiotics & copper at the same time? The tang tail has looked the same since day 1, but obviously needs treatment.
With the 3x fish in there (sizes, 1", & 1.5cm clowns, and a 1.5" hippo), would the 10x gal be ok, while having bio-media from DT in there with bacteria, and now doing more frequent water changes.
8x weeks of the DT fallow, correct? I do have 5x soft hairy mushrooms in there, so who knows - maybe those introduced ich.
@melypr1985 & @Humblefish , thank you 2 for all your advice & guidance.
Much love & respect. I hope to use my experience & warn others both on the forms & friends I know who plan on starting up tanks.
Thank you!!!
***Can I treat API Primafix, API Melafix, & Fritz CopperSafe all at the same time in QT for 2x small clowns, and 1x hippo tang.
-------------------
Alrighty, you guys called it, and I didn't listen when I was extra newb! Growing pains begin today! Last night, temp was at about 75, so i turned the dial on my heater to make it a little warmer and went to sleep. Turns out, I turned far more than I thought, and temp went to 84!!! I Immediately turned it down, and put in a bit fresh mixed cooler temp salt water, which reduced it to 83, and now its at 81 - so slowly going down.
It looks like this little stressful situation caused ICH to reveal itself in my clown!
I'm a newb, I didn't listen (had him for 2x weeks now, they're the ones who skipped QT and went straight into the tank. Which I treated with quick cure for 3x days, remember me? ya that guy)
He's acting similar to his first day today, breathing a bit from his mouth, not as active, and hanging a bit at the bottom. Good thing is, I DO have a QT now in which I can treat him. So here's the current scenario.
-----
QT = 10GAL tank w/ HOB filter (I ca now use bio-media from my DT since I'll be treating the QT, so hopefully it'll get some beneficial bacteria in there.), a heater, powerhead, and a decent amount of PCV pipes for hiding.
1) Currently have a blue tang in there, who is doing well, but was ABOUT to begin treating today for infection on her tail:
Products that were going to be used:
API PrimaFix in conjunction with
API Melafix
(decided on these 2x products since I liked the natural medicine [tea tree oil] in them, and that they could be used together to treat a broad range of infection)
2) Clowns will be joining the Tang today, since they need to be treated for ich.
Products that planned to be used on the tang after 14x days of infection treatment were:
Fritz Copper Safe
API Copper Test Kit
(raising at 1/4 the rate of recommended on the bottle)
So NOW that I have a tang in the QT that needs antibiotics, and a clown or 2 that need Copper, what is my best method for going about this?
I only had room for the 10gal tank (wanted a 20, but there really is no space in the house for a bigger tank)
Should I treat with antibiotics & copper at the same time? The tang tail has looked the same since day 1, but obviously needs treatment.
With the 3x fish in there (sizes, 1", & 1.5cm clowns, and a 1.5" hippo), would the 10x gal be ok, while having bio-media from DT in there with bacteria, and now doing more frequent water changes.
8x weeks of the DT fallow, correct? I do have 5x soft hairy mushrooms in there, so who knows - maybe those introduced ich.
@melypr1985 & @Humblefish , thank you 2 for all your advice & guidance.
Much love & respect. I hope to use my experience & warn others both on the forms & friends I know who plan on starting up tanks.
Thank you!!!