Light blue water?

[Cornstar]

When I recently bought Afra cobue and srt hongi from a local aquarist, the water in the bag was slight blue (very clear) and had an interesting smell. Does anyone know the reason for the color or know if it is healthy?

 

[HUKIT]

It's methylene blue, it serves many purposes during shipping.

 

[tbrazil230]

Not sure the reason but I've ordered several fish from online retailers and they've always come in breather bags and blue water and all the fish are healthy and happy, so I wouldn't worry about it hurting the fish

 

[Cornstar]

Would there be any reasons to avoid making my tank water blue?

 

[HUKIT]

Would there be any reasons to avoid making my tank water blue?

For the same reason you don't take antibotics on a daily basis, If antibiotics are used too often for things they can't treat like colds, flu or other viral infections not only are they of no benefit, they become less effective against the bacteria they're intended to treat.

If you like the blue look then I'd recommend using actinic lights in your fixtures and saving the medications for what they designed for.

 

[jcolon]

Would there be any reasons to avoid making my tank water blue?

Blue water in the bag is a good thing ... Kills bacteria, helps keep the fish healthy during shipping. Same blue water in your tank is not a good thing ... Could kill your BB.

 

[Cornstar]

Thanks for the clarification!