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That’s great.I am experimenting with higher concentrations during a 30 min bath. To figure out which diseases H2O2 can and cannot eliminate in one shot.
But for now the 75ppm 30 min bath should be safe since I have already used it on over 50 different species of fish.
How are you measuring effectiveness of parasite removal? Black molly test?
well I put a Stary Blenny through this treatment. He still has white spots all over him ; ).
Also wouldn't it make more sense to take any fish out of the bag, into the peroxide dip, then into a clean qt right from the start?
I am experimenting with higher concentrations during a 30 min bath. To figure out which diseases H2O2 can and cannot eliminate in one shot.
But for now the 75ppm 30 min bath should be safe since I have already used it on over 50 different species of fish.
^^ Just wanted to point out that there's no reason why 45 mins in formalin couldn't be used in lieu of H2O2: Formalin (use the bath treatment dosage)
45 minutes in formalin has the same killing effect on surface parasites/worms, and you can continue to run filtration/pumps with it in the water. However, it must be proper formalin (37% formaldehyde) for consistency. The main drawback to using formalin is it is a known carcinogen.
Everything stays the same as above, just do a 45 min formalin bath instead of a 30 min H2O2 bath prior to transferring. (I know many hobbyists already doing this with success.)
Further reading on using formalin to control fish parasites: http://fisheries.tamu.edu/files/2013/09/Use-of-Formalin-to-Control-Fish-Parasites.pdf
I remember Bobby telling me that plastic is not good and it reduced the effectiveness at a minimum. I'll let him answer definitively.Very interested in trying this method. Also, why can I not use plastic steralite containers for this? Does plastic react to the H2O2?
Also instead of formalin, could I just use Ruby Reef Rally instead? Have you done any further in depth testing on RRR against velvet? Using RRR either as a bath at the levels you suggest, or an extended treatment as recommended on the instructions with TTM?
#reefsquadI have started to use this hybrid TTM for a fox face and wanted to share my observations.
I did things a little bit differently, however. I first placed the Foxface in a 15 gallon QT with a mature biofilter, and a small jaebo 12W UV filter. He stayed in this tank for 4 weeks, eating like a champ. I fed LRS and NLS. Recentl started NLS with probiotics.
Next placed him in a formalin dip using the instructions on Safety Stop. My understanding is that the green part is formalin. The fish put on his stressed colors, layed againts the side of bucket, and pooped in the medicated bucket. By the way I looked at the matter left in the bucket thinking that some of it was parasites but all I found was poop. I think anyway...no signs of parasites though.
He then went into a clean mature 20L for 4 days.
On the 4th day I did a hydrogen peroxide bath according the the instuctions provided. He appeared much less stressed than in the formalin bath. Normal colors, swimming around. He then went into the newly sanitized 15G that has a new mature biofilter running.
I think I am on day 3 and tomorrow he will get a H2O2 soak and then into clean tank. I have been under the weather and I am hopeful I can get my teenagers to help. LOL
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I am not familiar with foxface fish behavior as I have been scairt of them. In the last couple days I sometimes think I see redish/pink at his base of his tail. Is this of concern for bacterial infection or just transient color they can display? No pictures, sorry. Just cant see it in a picture
Anybody out there? ;Shamefullyembarrased Echoing around...
I dosed GC to be on the safe side. But if anyone can offer a little reassurance...
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#reefsquad
I’d need a photo of the fox face’s tail. In general, red isn’t good. If it worsens, I’d treat with antibiotics.Anybody out there? ;Shamefullyembarrased Echoing around...
I dosed GC to be on the safe side. But if anyone can offer a little reassurance...
@4FordFamily @HotRocks @Crabs McJones
#reefsquad
I did. The fish is now sitting in an observation tank. The first transfer I used formalin, the next two I did perioxide. I observed that the fish tolerated the peroxide dip better. So far he looks good. I did use a single GC in this obs tank. Still feeding and observing.Has anyone else used this method? I am very curious about this topic, I am also starting to get my eyes on some fish for my new setup and am seriously considering using this Method.