Hi,
I have what appears to be uronema in my observation tank, standard 45gallon; 48" long.
Some details:
There are 7 blue/green chromis and 5 lined chromis that were purchased on Feb 10th.
Also, a pintail wrasse was added on Feb 13th, it was gifted to me from my wife and kids! (So this one is an important one!)
I have been feeding them a variety of foods to fatten them up before going to the display.
The blue/greens chase each other and nip at each other a bit, but nothing overly aggressive (plain ol chromis behavior).
All fish appeared to be in good health, no torn fins, no clamping, no discoloration, no spots, no flashing.
They eat with gusto, frozen mysis, frozen brine shrimp, frozen spirulina brine shrimp, sometimes theres some frozen bloodworms, and flake food.
Yesterday, after 1 week, I spotted a red lesion on 2 of the lined chromis; one has it on the side of it's body, and one has it right below the dorsal fin.
I am located in Canada, so there is no access to aquarium medications, I have an old bottle of Coppesafe still I believe.
A bit confused from all that I have been reading...
Does this mean all the chromis will get it? I think not, just those individuals susceptible?
Will the pintail wrasse get it? I think not, readings say that they are not prone to getting uronema?
Does that mean that even if asymptomatic, the others are now carriers?
Are the asymptomatic fish ok to transfer to my display? I believe readings say they are, but it's a daunting thought.
If indeed uronoma, the affected fish cannot recover on their own? they will need to be euthanized?
Any guidance would be appreciated.
Thanks!
I have what appears to be uronema in my observation tank, standard 45gallon; 48" long.
Some details:
There are 7 blue/green chromis and 5 lined chromis that were purchased on Feb 10th.
Also, a pintail wrasse was added on Feb 13th, it was gifted to me from my wife and kids! (So this one is an important one!)
I have been feeding them a variety of foods to fatten them up before going to the display.
The blue/greens chase each other and nip at each other a bit, but nothing overly aggressive (plain ol chromis behavior).
All fish appeared to be in good health, no torn fins, no clamping, no discoloration, no spots, no flashing.
They eat with gusto, frozen mysis, frozen brine shrimp, frozen spirulina brine shrimp, sometimes theres some frozen bloodworms, and flake food.
Yesterday, after 1 week, I spotted a red lesion on 2 of the lined chromis; one has it on the side of it's body, and one has it right below the dorsal fin.
I am located in Canada, so there is no access to aquarium medications, I have an old bottle of Coppesafe still I believe.
A bit confused from all that I have been reading...
Does this mean all the chromis will get it? I think not, just those individuals susceptible?
Will the pintail wrasse get it? I think not, readings say that they are not prone to getting uronema?
Does that mean that even if asymptomatic, the others are now carriers?
Are the asymptomatic fish ok to transfer to my display? I believe readings say they are, but it's a daunting thought.
If indeed uronoma, the affected fish cannot recover on their own? they will need to be euthanized?
Any guidance would be appreciated.
Thanks!