When to add Fish

[saleen385]

Bought these guys on 4/1. On 4/6 the White Cheek/Gold Rim started rubbing on the pvc. Added copper same day. He died on 4/30. He as eating great the hole time.
the Naso is not showing any signs of illness and eating like a pig. When do you think I can put him in the Display tank?
Thanks,
Jim

 

[MnFish1]

I would follow the standard protocol here - which is 30 days copper treatment, followed by 2 prazipro treatments followed by 2 weeks observation (at least)

 

[Sharkbait19]

If a fish died in qt, that’s a sign that something was done incorrectly. I wouldn’t rush to adding fish until you can nail down that cause.
I agree to follow standard protocol and only add the fish once finished.

 

[vetteguy53081]

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Bought these guys on 4/1. On 4/6 the White Cheek/Gold Rim started rubbing on the pvc. Added copper same day. He died on 4/30. He as eating great the hole time.
the Naso is not showing any signs of illness and eating like a pig. When do you think I can put him in the Display tank?
Thanks,
Jim

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Fish was likely irritated either with parasite or gill flukes but once copper added, things stabilized. For copper, treat with Coppersafe or Copper Power at therapeutic level 2.25-2.5 For a FULL 30 days (do not interrupt this 30 day period) monitored by a reliable Copper Test kit such as Hanna Brand- No API brand. Also monitor Ammonia levels while in quarantine with a reliable test kit and add aeration during treatment using an air stone.
What level are you at?

 

[saleen385]

Fish was likely irritated either with parasite or gill flukes but once copper added, things stabilized. For copper, treat with Coppersafe or Copper Power at therapeutic level 2.25-2.5 For a FULL 30 days (do not interrupt this 30 day period) monitored by a reliable Copper Test kit such as Hanna Brand- No API brand. Also monitor Ammonia levels while in quarantine with a reliable test kit and add aeration during treatment using an air stone.
What level are you at?

I honestly don't know where I'm at copper wise right now, It was at 2.46. I did a 50% water change Sunday evening after removing the gold rim and I am out of reagent.
I am not a big fan of medicating unless there is a problem. Have done it this way for many years without ill effects.

 

[vetteguy53081]

I honestly don't know where I'm at copper wise right now, It was at 2.46. I did a 50% water change Sunday evening after removing the gold rim and I am out of reagent.
I am not a big fan of medicating unless there is a problem. Have done it this way for many years without ill effects.

How are/were you measuring copper?
I too am not a fan of medicating until warranted. If left untreated however leads to bigger and larger issues
Option is hyposalinity in separate tank

 

[saleen385]

How are/were you measuring copper?
I too am not a fan of medicating until warranted. If left untreated however leads to bigger and larger issues
Option is hyposalinity in separate tank

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