Freshwater dip

Greenstreet.1 · May 15, 2016

The stress of being in the FW that's all hope all goes well

Lionfish Lair · May 15, 2016

I feed damsels to some of my larger preds when training them to eat frozen. It's for any superficial stuff that may pop off.

Rickyb1982 · May 15, 2016

Thanks man for yall expertise lol and not bashing me like some people

Rickyb1982 · May 15, 2016

Lionfish Lair said:
I feed damsels to some of my larger preds when training them to eat frozen. It for any superficial stuff that may pop off.

I gotcha

Greenstreet.1 · May 15, 2016

We don't bash bro EACH ONE TEACH ONE. WE DONT GIVE HATERS ANY ROOM. BANG BANG

Rickyb1982 · May 15, 2016

Lol I hear ya

Humblefish · May 15, 2016

Fish can and will oftentimes look pale following a FW dip. Just for the record, below is how I do it:

Freshwater Dip: Provides temporary relief for Brooklynella, Flukes, Marine Velvet disease (Amyloodinium); possibly even Ich & Uronema marinum (both unproven). Can be used to confirm the presence of Flukes.

How To Treat - Fill a bucket with RODI water, and use a heater to match the temperature to the water the fish is coming from. Aerate the water heavily for at least 30 minutes prior to doing the dip, then discontinue aeration while performing the dip. Fish aren’t overly pH sensitive for short durations like this, but you can squirt a little tank water into the dip just before the fish goes in to help bring it up.

Place the fish in the freshwater (FW) dip and observe closely. It is not unusual for them to freak out a little at first. Also, tangs are notorious for “playing dead” during a FW dip. The important thing is to watch their gills; they should be breathing heavily at all times during the dip. If breathing slows, it’s time to exit the dip. Dip the fish for no longer than 5 minutes. Multiple dips may be done, but it’s important to give your fish a day to recuperate in-between dips.

For flukes, use a dark (preferably black) bucket so you can see if tiny white worms fall out of the fish (especially out of the gills) at around the 3-4 minute mark. The worms will settle to the bottom, so you can use a flashlight to look for them there as well.

Pros - Provides temporary relief for a wide range of diseases in a chemical free environment. Can “buy you more time” until a proper treatment can be done.

Cons/Side Effects - Not a permanent “fix” for any disease, as FW dips are not potent enough to eradicate all of the parasites/worms afflicting the fish. Some fish can have an adverse reaction to a FW dip by appearing unable to maintain their equilibrium once returned to the aquarium. If this happens, hold the fish upright (using latex, nitrile or rubber gloves), and gently glide him through the water (to get saltwater flowing through the gills again). It is also a good idea to place the fish in an acclimation box until he appears “normal”.

melypr1985 · May 15, 2016

To put your mind at ease, I've dipped many a tang and they almost always lose some color for a bit after. They also, almost always breathe easier afterward. His color will come back so dont worry too much.

Rickyb1982 · May 15, 2016

Thanks Bobby! ! Then I did it correct , just that was the first time I did this lol

Rickyb1982 · May 15, 2016

he went to this after the dip

Rickyb1982 · May 15, 2016

and today is looking better but would not let me take a good pic lol

Rickyb1982 · May 16, 2016

Did another freshwater dip on my purple tang today !! Afraid he might have velvet

Rickyb1982 · May 16, 2016

but his color is definitely better after this freshwater dip and thanks to Mr Bobby for helping me out !! Hopefully this little bugger makes it ![emoji53]