I have an orchid dottyback that's been in QT for 16 days. It was aquacultured and in the LFS tanks for 2-3 days. It appears healthy, is active, and eats well aside from two concerns:
1) Breathing has been a bit "active" since the beginning in that its mouth moves with its breathing. I've seen this in some videos of this dottyback on YouTube (though not all).
2) I've seen it flash a few times since having it, but its been very rare (probably 3 times since I've had it). I observe it multiple times a day.
I've treated it 2x with Prazipro and could either start copper or do another two weeks of observation. I am not willing to buy a Hanna Copper checker since I am not planning on putting any more fish in the tank and there are no clearcut visible signs of Ich.
Is it sensible to calculate Copper dosing for the 10 gallon QT and assume no absorption? I could measure out any water changes and redose accordingly. But, I'm not sure if the symptoms and behavior warrant a shabby copper treatment. Advice?
1) Breathing has been a bit "active" since the beginning in that its mouth moves with its breathing. I've seen this in some videos of this dottyback on YouTube (though not all).
2) I've seen it flash a few times since having it, but its been very rare (probably 3 times since I've had it). I observe it multiple times a day.
I've treated it 2x with Prazipro and could either start copper or do another two weeks of observation. I am not willing to buy a Hanna Copper checker since I am not planning on putting any more fish in the tank and there are no clearcut visible signs of Ich.
Is it sensible to calculate Copper dosing for the 10 gallon QT and assume no absorption? I could measure out any water changes and redose accordingly. But, I'm not sure if the symptoms and behavior warrant a shabby copper treatment. Advice?