Puffer with BAD ich at LFS

[PhilT]

I noticed there was a live freshwater ghost shrimp and some empty shells in the mini tank w him. I don’t think I could do sacrificial hermits or snails. For some reason, I can feed em piles of live baby brine shrimp but not snails or hermit crabs. I get really attached to those. Is there any way around this?!? I can’t rescue him only to provide him inadequate care

Frozen clams on half shell would be great.

 

[McPuff]

I'm a huge advocate of TTM and for a puffer this would be especially true. No chemicals means their sensitive skin won't be an issue. And if you do it right, the fish will not have ich after 12 days. Yes, other parasites would still be a concern but that's what the actual QT/observation is for. Ich does not require chemicals to treat!

 

[Mariette]

I'm a huge advocate of TTM and for a puffer this would be especially true. No chemicals means their sensitive skin won't be an issue. And if you do it right, the fish will not have ich after 12 days. Yes, other parasites would still be a concern but that's what the actual QT/observation is for. Ich does not require chemicals to treat!

Thank you but I was too late :(

 

[Mariette]

I'm a huge advocate of TTM and for a puffer this would be especially true. No chemicals means their sensitive skin won't be an issue. And if you do it right, the fish will not have ich after 12 days. Yes, other parasites would still be a concern but that's what the actual QT/observation is for. Ich does not require chemicals to treat!

Not for the puffer, but in general, don’t you find the TTM to be too stressful for the fish? I love the idea of not using meds but the stress has always been a big factor for me

 

[katzco]

Don’t feel bad... if I’d tried to save every fish that I’ve seen in bad shape at an LFS, I’d have to have a tank the size of, well, the ocean, right now :(

I’m new what does LFS mean?

 

[Eagle_Steve]

I’m new what does LFS mean?

Local Fish Store.

 

[McPuff]

Not for the puffer, but in general, don’t you find the TTM to be too stressful for the fish? I love the idea of not using meds but the stress has always been a big factor for me

wow, I missed this... sorry! I thought it would be stressful but it doesn't appear to be if you just make sure to match salinity and temp in the transfer tanks. I always feed the fish just a few minutes after transfer and it's amazing how they almost always eat immediately after transfer. To me, that means the fish is comfortable... or at least hungry enough to eat. Either way, it's a good sign. And it's a good indicator on whether the fish is stressed or not. Again, I've had great success with TTM. Never had a fish die because of it. It's also remarkably easy, especially after the first time. Just need to have 2 of everything basically.