Circa 3 weeks ago I ordered my first fishies, being a Clown (Claus) and Fire fish (Lucifer).
Unfortunately for them, I took a risk regarding a proper QT protocol / solution.
I read that a lot of nano-owners do fine without, and because I only would have 3x fishes maximum, I didn't see the need for it.
Luckily, that state of thought changed rather quick haha.
Context:
Since I had nothing really to DIY a hospital tank out (despite heater / powerhead), I had to order everything of it. Which since today has all arrived.
In the meantime, Claus had been doing fine. It was (really really) eating well, and actually seemed okay. The amount of dots sometimes where more than other times.
Lucifer hasn't showed any (noticeably) sign yet, despite being perhaps more shy than before.
Regarding the tank itself. That's where I could use a check-up, to see if I'm fully armed to embark the 78 QT / fallow period -- or that I'm missing something.
Index:
Unfortunately for them, I took a risk regarding a proper QT protocol / solution.
I read that a lot of nano-owners do fine without, and because I only would have 3x fishes maximum, I didn't see the need for it.
Luckily, that state of thought changed rather quick haha.
Context:
About a 2 weeks ago I noticed some white soft "specks / dots" on Claus. At the time there were only 3 noticeable ones.
Thinking back, there probably were a lot more, but given the amount of white on Claus, it would have been difficult spotting them.
Claus had been showing some strange behaviour too (swimming manically against the glass, up and down in a corner / rubbing / swimming in the current)
But that specific behaviour had been there from the moment we got it. According to the internet, that would be "silly Clownfish" giggles.
A week later, it was still eating vigorously, and the behavioural spasms mostly dulled out.
The amount of dots however multiplied in force. Especially under certain lighting -- and angles, they were really noticeable.
It also seemed to have some issues breathing (minor, that is).
I began researching, and Ich would be my pick.Since I had nothing really to DIY a hospital tank out (despite heater / powerhead), I had to order everything of it. Which since today has all arrived.
In the meantime, Claus had been doing fine. It was (really really) eating well, and actually seemed okay. The amount of dots sometimes where more than other times.
Lucifer hasn't showed any (noticeably) sign yet, despite being perhaps more shy than before.
Regarding the tank itself. That's where I could use a check-up, to see if I'm fully armed to embark the 78 QT / fallow period -- or that I'm missing something.
Index:
- 30L Tank
- Eheim Liberty 75 HOB
- Eheim 75W heater
- Tunze 6020
- Seachem Badge
- Eggcrate lid (with a finer mesh under it)
- Aqua Medic Refill Fix
- /
- Seachem Cupramine
- ATM colony
About 4 hours ago I applied the ATM bact and a small amount of ammonia to kickstart it.
Given that the fish are still doing okay in the DT, is it OK that I wait for the bacteria to stabilize before transferring them over?
Regarding the available surface for the bacteria, would a single sponge suffice?
Regarding the future: I read that people store a sponge in their sump for circumstances like these. Would it be okay for me to store on in a AIO Waterbox Cube 20 sump?
Many thanks in advance!