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I have an API test kit for Copper will that not work with Cupramine?
So after all ich has fallen off they still need to remain in the QT for a full month after that?
I thought carbon removed copper from the water...
Ok th n I will give it more time. The blue tang is starting to look like he's on his last leg. On his side a lot since last night. I don't know what else to do for him.
Ok. I have no time for that today, but I have RODI water made for a freshwater dip already, I just need to get the temp and PH right. I heard getting the PH of RODI freshwater to match the tank the fish in is a little tricky, but I am going to try Baking Soda. Hopefully I can get them into the freshwater dip on Thursday then. I am also hoping by then that all the Coppwer POwer will be out of the QT they are in so I am able to get the Cupramine in there.
Freshwater Dip: Provides temporary relief for Brooklynella, Flukes, Marine Velvet disease (Amyloodinium); possibly even Ich & Uronema marinum (both unproven). Can be used to confirm the presence of Flukes.
How To Treat - Fill a bucket with RODI water, and use a heater to match the temperature to the water the fish is coming from. Aerate the water heavily for at least 30 minutes prior to doing the dip, then discontinue aeration while performing the dip. Fish aren’t overly pH sensitive for short durations like this, but you can squirt a little tank water into the dip just before the fish goes in to help bring it up.
Place the fish in the freshwater (FW) dip and observe closely. It is not unusual for them to freak out a little at first. Also, tangs are notorious for “playing dead†during a FW dip. The important thing is to watch their gills; they should be breathing heavily at all times during the dip. If breathing slows, it’s time to exit the dip. Dip the fish for no longer than 5 minutes. Multiple dips may be done, but it’s important to give your fish a day to recuperate in-between dips.
For flukes, use a dark (preferably black) bucket so you can see if tiny white worms fall out of the fish (especially out of the gills) at around the 3-4 minute mark. The worms will settle to the bottom, so you can use a flashlight to look for them there as well.
Pros - Provides temporary relief for a wide range of diseases in a chemical free environment. Can “buy you more time†until a proper treatment can be done.
Cons/Side Effects - Not a permanent “fix†for any disease, as FW dips are not potent enough to eradicate all of the parasites/worms afflicting the fish. Some fish can have an adverse reaction to a FW dip by appearing unable to maintain their equilibrium once returned to the aquarium. If this happens, hold the fish upright (using latex, nitrile or rubber gloves), and gently glide him through the water (to get saltwater flowing through the gills again). It is also a good idea to place the fish in an acclimation box until he appears “normalâ€.