Hi all.
I have my first fish (2 small clowns) in QT right now while the DT is cycling (1.5 weeks into that). I’m following a pseudo-BRS / Humblefish method of 45 min formalin bath, then 14 days copper and nitrofurazone. I had planned to do 100% water changes every 3-4 days (BRS recommended) for ammonia control.
I’m on day 4 and just did the first 100% WC. Checked ammonia with a Hanna checker before and was shocked it was 0.91. Didn’t know what to expect but was thinking 0.20 to 0.30 or so. I had added some Microbacter Start XLM (leftover from tank cycle). I know now this is a dormant form of bacteria and I should get some Fritz Turbo 900 or BioSpira.
Anyways, do I need to be worried that they were exposed to that level of ammonia? Seems like I read somewhere that Methylene Blue should be used for ammonia exposure. I have some but don’t want to mix medications.
Going forward I will use live bacteria to help and I’ll make sure to cycle some filter media in the sump of the DT to help (bleach curing after use in QT).
Fish have been active and eating fine. Look happy to me.
Thank you.
I have my first fish (2 small clowns) in QT right now while the DT is cycling (1.5 weeks into that). I’m following a pseudo-BRS / Humblefish method of 45 min formalin bath, then 14 days copper and nitrofurazone. I had planned to do 100% water changes every 3-4 days (BRS recommended) for ammonia control.
I’m on day 4 and just did the first 100% WC. Checked ammonia with a Hanna checker before and was shocked it was 0.91. Didn’t know what to expect but was thinking 0.20 to 0.30 or so. I had added some Microbacter Start XLM (leftover from tank cycle). I know now this is a dormant form of bacteria and I should get some Fritz Turbo 900 or BioSpira.
Anyways, do I need to be worried that they were exposed to that level of ammonia? Seems like I read somewhere that Methylene Blue should be used for ammonia exposure. I have some but don’t want to mix medications.
Going forward I will use live bacteria to help and I’ll make sure to cycle some filter media in the sump of the DT to help (bleach curing after use in QT).
Fish have been active and eating fine. Look happy to me.
Thank you.