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After much deliberation, I finally pulled the trigger and purchased a copperband butterfly. I understand the challenges that lie ahead so I am taking my every action with caution. I seek advice in hopes that it goes into my DT healthy and eating!
Scratching
So it's currently in my QT, and after an hour I have already noticed it scratching itself against the rocks. I did not do a freshwater dip as I was afraid how stressed it could get. When would be an appropriate time to do so, as I do not want to stress it so much as I've only just acclimated it to my QT parameters. Would medication be a better choice? At this stage it is not showing white spots so it could possibly be flukes, or are there other diseases that the copperband are susceptible to?
QT
My QT is only 14g. I understand they do require alot of room, but this is the only QT I have. How likely will it survive a 14g for 72 days? The filtration in the QT also isn't great as it has no sump. It is currently showing high Nitrite levels, between 0.25 - 0.50 ppm. How picky are these fish with water parameters?
Really hope the experienced copperband owners could guide me through the process!
Scratching
So it's currently in my QT, and after an hour I have already noticed it scratching itself against the rocks. I did not do a freshwater dip as I was afraid how stressed it could get. When would be an appropriate time to do so, as I do not want to stress it so much as I've only just acclimated it to my QT parameters. Would medication be a better choice? At this stage it is not showing white spots so it could possibly be flukes, or are there other diseases that the copperband are susceptible to?
QT
My QT is only 14g. I understand they do require alot of room, but this is the only QT I have. How likely will it survive a 14g for 72 days? The filtration in the QT also isn't great as it has no sump. It is currently showing high Nitrite levels, between 0.25 - 0.50 ppm. How picky are these fish with water parameters?
Really hope the experienced copperband owners could guide me through the process!