Hyposalinity

[kboogie]

The issue with anthias is that they sometimes arrive with Uronema. Hyposalinity allows Uronema to really thrive, so that can be an issue.

I didn't know this about the relationship between Hyposalinity and uronema, it explains so much.

I love learning new things!

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

I didn't know this about the relationship between Hyposalinity and uronema, it explains so much.

I love learning new things!

Uronema thrives in hyposalinity and Amyloodinium (velvet) can reproduce down to 4ppt. In fact, I have a list of fish affected by velvet and it includes bluegills (because they can live in 4 ppt).

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

If you are only treating for flukes with hyposalinity how long do the fish need to stay in hyposalinity?

Another curator I know who has researched this in his fish says less than around 21 to 23 days. I call it 30 days because that coincides with the typical ich hypo treatment. Also, 30 days removes any ambiguity regarding the time spent entering and coming out of hypo.