Hello Reefers,
I have a mated pair of clownfish in quarantine. They have been there one week. They are eating well, breathing and swimming normally, and no scratching.All looks good so far.
Initially, I was going to do a full medicated treatment with copper (ich) and metronidazole (brook). But I am also aware that some people only treat with medication if they see illness. It’s the observation peeps vs. medicated peeps. Since they looked so healthy in the store, I did not want to stress them by treating them with medication.
Now I’m not sure what to do and would like your advice.
Should continue with observation for the 30 days?
Should I proceed with a copper only treatment for 14 to 30 days? (ich only)
Should I initiate copper and metronidazole treatment? (ich and brook)
I could also treat with copper, metronidazole and praziquantel. (ich, brook, parasites)
The medications I have include Cupermine and pure metronidazole. I was going to pick up API General Cure which contains metronidazole and praziquantel to add to the tank and food. I cannot get a binder, so I would need to use gelatin to add to food. I am following Humble Fish suggested treatment.
At this point I’m just confused by all the options.
I have a mated pair of clownfish in quarantine. They have been there one week. They are eating well, breathing and swimming normally, and no scratching.All looks good so far.
Initially, I was going to do a full medicated treatment with copper (ich) and metronidazole (brook). But I am also aware that some people only treat with medication if they see illness. It’s the observation peeps vs. medicated peeps. Since they looked so healthy in the store, I did not want to stress them by treating them with medication.
Now I’m not sure what to do and would like your advice.
Should continue with observation for the 30 days?
Should I proceed with a copper only treatment for 14 to 30 days? (ich only)
Should I initiate copper and metronidazole treatment? (ich and brook)
I could also treat with copper, metronidazole and praziquantel. (ich, brook, parasites)
The medications I have include Cupermine and pure metronidazole. I was going to pick up API General Cure which contains metronidazole and praziquantel to add to the tank and food. I cannot get a binder, so I would need to use gelatin to add to food. I am following Humble Fish suggested treatment.
At this point I’m just confused by all the options.