WarOrks15 said:
dose brooklynella live in the water too? would i have to mix up all fresh water to prevent the Transfer?
I would not use the water from the main tank to start the
QT. In fact don't use anything from the display tank to kick start the
QT. You will just end up transfering the problem to the new fish.
man i am going to get a
uv after this is all done.
A
UV may help limit the level of infestation for a parasite outbreak but it is by no means a cure. Do not rely on it to prevent these kinds of problems only help augment an already proven remedy.
would Nitrofurazone be safe to use with inverts in the tank (nm found that part in the artical)?
Nitrofurazone is an antibiotic and should not affect the inverts. It will however destroy the tanks biological filter and should
never be used in the main display tank. It should be used in conjunction with the formalin to treat secondary infection that may ensue from the parasite. It in itself is
not a cure for the parasite.
or do you just do long dips with the sick fish. could i use like a 5gal bucket for that? and then when the dip is done put him back in the show tank?
You can do the formalin dip with the sick fish but it
cannot be placed back into the display tank. It will just become re-infected. The display must remain fallow for at least 4-6 weeks to allow the parasite to die off. Setting up a second
QT would actually be the best suggestion. Any clean plastic container large enough will do providing you can employ a decent filtration source and add a heater. Rubbermaid totes from the local
HD are pretty good just be sure to clean them well without using soap.
Can i buy that stuff at any
LFS for the most part? and what is it called just Nitrofurazone. or do i just mix that up and put him in there for 3 days?
>>
Formalin<< would be the best suggestion for the dip. Most
LFS should carry it or at least a formaldehyde product. >>
Furacyn<< by Aquatronics (bottom of the page) would be the best suggestion for nitrofurazone. 30
mg/
gal for 3-5 days should be all that is needed.
Cheers
Steve