Hey guys,
This is my first attempt at a QT and i want your advise on the process I'm putting together. I've read lots of threads and watched many videos, still got more research to do but here goes. I only want a simple but effective process. What i've got so far.
i'm looking to treat for the following on new fish coming in.
Ich - Seachem Cupraminre (Copper)
Velvet - API General Cure
fluke - API General Cure or (AquaCare Anti-Fluke and Wormer)
internal parasites - API General Cure or (AquaCare Anti-Fluke and Wormer)
In the UK we can't get API GC, i think because it contains Metroplex, but I'm going to order it off ebay and see if it arrives, if not i need an alternative. At the moment i have AquaCare Anti-Fluke and Wormer which contains Flubendazole. i need some advise on whether this is good stuff or not. hard to find reviews online by respectable reefers.
tank water used in the QT (nothing in qt will go into contact with the dt) leave filter sponge in sump 2 weeks prior to quarantine. (levels monitored throughout)
fish in for 2 days untreated and monitored / fed
50% water change
treat with copper (Seachem Cupraminre)
48hrs 50% water change
2nd dose of copper (Seachem Cupraminre)
48hrs 50% water change
monitor feeding and no treatment for further 5 days to prevent stress on fish
if i can get API GC
follow the instructions for 2 doses and continue with 50% water changes when required.
if not, then to use AC fluke and wormer which is one treatment a week for 4 weeks.
maintaining 50% water changes after every week or earlier if required.
What do you think? am i on the right track any advise is welcomed
thanks in advance
This is my first attempt at a QT and i want your advise on the process I'm putting together. I've read lots of threads and watched many videos, still got more research to do but here goes. I only want a simple but effective process. What i've got so far.
i'm looking to treat for the following on new fish coming in.
Ich - Seachem Cupraminre (Copper)
Velvet - API General Cure
fluke - API General Cure or (AquaCare Anti-Fluke and Wormer)
internal parasites - API General Cure or (AquaCare Anti-Fluke and Wormer)
In the UK we can't get API GC, i think because it contains Metroplex, but I'm going to order it off ebay and see if it arrives, if not i need an alternative. At the moment i have AquaCare Anti-Fluke and Wormer which contains Flubendazole. i need some advise on whether this is good stuff or not. hard to find reviews online by respectable reefers.
tank water used in the QT (nothing in qt will go into contact with the dt) leave filter sponge in sump 2 weeks prior to quarantine. (levels monitored throughout)
fish in for 2 days untreated and monitored / fed
50% water change
treat with copper (Seachem Cupraminre)
48hrs 50% water change
2nd dose of copper (Seachem Cupraminre)
48hrs 50% water change
monitor feeding and no treatment for further 5 days to prevent stress on fish
if i can get API GC
follow the instructions for 2 doses and continue with 50% water changes when required.
if not, then to use AC fluke and wormer which is one treatment a week for 4 weeks.
maintaining 50% water changes after every week or earlier if required.
What do you think? am i on the right track any advise is welcomed
thanks in advance