How you feel about freshwater dips

[SnowZz]

ive been reading for 2 hours on some GOOD fish doctor stuff, and how do you feel about a fresh water dip. RO/DI with Methanal Blue (im sure i spelled it wrong).

 

[thincat]

I don't like to stress fish that are otherwise health. IMO

 

[Krypt]

I personally have never done it before, but after reading some of the stories about it, I'd only use it as a last resort treatment for a sickly fish. I'd never do it to an otherwise healthy one.

 

[Innovator]

I have no problem with it nor have I ever lost a fish because of it. Some fish, such as Anthias, usually react much sooner than other fish due to their sensativity. It is beneficial, no doubt.

 

[thincat]

with or without the Meds?

 

[cmor1701d]

James (Innovator) is an expert and knows what he's talking about. Personnally I prefer just a 30 day QT period without doing FW dips.

 

[Mitchell0605]

I agree with dips only as a nescessity. Innovator does know what he's talking about though.

 

[thincat]

James (Innovator), you like the dips with or without the Methanal Blue?

 

[melosu58]

I personally dont like them. Never seen any good come out of them. That`s just me though.

 

[Innovator]

Sorry, forgot about this thread lol. I don't use Meth Blue, it is just a very weak antibacterial and fungal med. to calm fish and get them through the shipping process for the most part. Usually we will perform a fw dip as necessary, such as emergency situations during the QT period, but always perform a 2-15min dip before releasing an animal into a display.