How long do you observe new fish in QT before starting ANY meds?

[Frogspon]

Do you have your copper started at all, or do you simply observe and let the fish acclimate for a little bit before doing anything?

If so, how long do you usually wait?

 

[kenchilada]

If Divers Den, straight into copper.

Otherwise, I watch them a few days first and go from there.

 

[Frogspon]

If Divers Den, straight into copper.

Otherwise, I watch them a few days first and go from there.

Why? Just don't trust them? Or do they come in copper?

 

[kenchilada]

Why? Just don't trust them? Or do they come in copper?

The opposite. Everything from DD has been really clean so I’m not as concerned about flukes or worms etc like I am with a fish from the LFS. Once I start copper I don’t want to have to stop it to treat some other problem.

For example I got a Lamarck angel from the LFS and the next day noticed he had a pink sore on either side. If I put him straight in copper it may have irritated it or lowered his immune system and caused a dangerous infection. The sores went away on their own after a week or two... I think he got scratched when they netted him.

I also like to make sure fish are eating and fat before I start meds.

 

[ca1ore]

I only treat if I observe something. I’d say 90% of the time that means no meds.

 

[Tcook]

I wait about a week, depending if they are eating well, then start prazipro. They stay in my QT 4-6 weeks. If I don't see any indication then they don't get copper. If at any point they do, the clock starts from there.