I'm guessing the protocal for switching copper brands is a full water change? Or, if both brands are chelated can i just start using it and trust the test kit?
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I'm guessing the protocal for switching copper brands is a full water change? Or, if both brands are chelated can i just start using it and trust the test kit?
I'm so sorry for your loss...you didn't fail him, it's a learning process each time you deal with something like this
Velvet can kill very quickly, which is why I suggested the above. If you don't have acriflavine on hand, the freshwater dip alone might still help. With velvet, there is usually significant gill damage which results in excess mucous build-up. The dip helps to flush that mucous out, and dislodge some (but not all) of the parasites, helping the fish to breathe. If you have an extra airline you can add to your QT, that might help as well.
Once a fish is weakened or dead it is very common for other fish to pick at them.It's the next day.
I lost my Royal Gramma. I removed her from the QT.
I noticed her fins seem shredded. I don't recall this earlier. I'm wondering if this is from the parasite, or fighting. I don't see anyone fight during the day. And I don't believe her fins were like this before going into the QT.