bergkamp28 Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 hi bros... my unfortunate fishes had a sudden outbreak of white spots.... 2 frogfishes already gone.... had moved all the remaining fishes (mainly lionfishes) to the quarantine tank for treatment... the problem is now there is only an eel in my main tank.... and do i need to do any form of treatment or medication to the main tank?? in order to kill off the remaining parasites that may be still in the tank?? *touchwood* if i really need to restock my main tank... wat do i need to do before adding in new fishes?? is a 100% water change necessary?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAV-65 Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Yo bro, sorry to hear your plight, hope it never happens to me... Anyone can advise wat to do in such a situation? I would like to know too! Vincent Ho Quote People do not plan to fail; Often they just fail to plan... Wat I do to prevent myself from tearing my hair out... My stress remedy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Dazza Posted January 7, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted January 7, 2004 Sori to hear abt the outbreak. To get rid of the white spots cysts on the fish, I wud suggest a 3-5 mins fresh water dip. Just keep a lookout for any signs of distress from yr fish lah. The amt of time varies depending on yr fish. To get rid of the parasites still in the tank, I wud suggest u raise the temperature & then add malachite green (not sure of spelling). This is supposed to be invert safe but please dont over dose. Beware that some lfs may ask u to use copper based medication. I wouldnt risk it as the inverts will die and the copper stays in the tank n rocks for long time. If i m not wrong the free swimming stage of the parasite last only 24 hrs. So if they cannot find a host by then, they'll just die off. Hope this helps. Quote Main Tank : 48 inch by 36 inch by 28 inch (2 sides starphire glass)Sump Tank :Return Pump :Chiller : Starmax Compressor 1 HP Drop coilChiller Return Pump Protein Skimmer :Wave Maker :Fluidised Reactor : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nsyahron Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 Hi, The best treatment for ich (if that is what your fish got) is hyposalinity IMO. Do a search on hyposalinity. Fresh water dip will just help relieve the fish from the parasite but won't cure it some people say. The cycle of crypto (the parasite that cause ich) ends after the free swimming stage only if there is not host (fish) to attach to. But keep in mind that there maybe cysts still on the sand bed, rocks etc that have yet to hatch, so it is advisable to keep the tank running free of fish (you have moved them to Q-tank/H-tank...a good start) for at least 6 weeks-chemical free. I think the eel should go as well...just in case. 6 weeks will be enough time to see through the whole cycle of the parasite's life, making sure no more cysts are hiding on your sand and live rocks. After the 6 weeks, use the Q-tank to make sure your new purchases don't carry white spots parasite with them before you add them in your main tank. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bergkamp28 Posted January 8, 2004 Author Share Posted January 8, 2004 really appreciate all the advise by bros here.... fishes still under treat ment in Q tank.... will try the methods mentioned.... anyway.... dun really know how to catch the eel... unless i remove all the LR... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member siglap Posted January 9, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted January 9, 2004 however you must watch out for the temperature if you have corals.just be careful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bergkamp28 Posted January 11, 2004 Author Share Posted January 11, 2004 hi bros... Thanks so much for all yr advises.... the fishes seems ok liao after 3 days of treatment.... the thing is how do i know when i can put them back in the main tank??? dont really want to let them stay in the Q tank for too long coz Q tank not really fully equiped.... thanks again.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightningstrike Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 next time if ur fish kanna ich again, try octozin. reef safe. take my word for it. Quote Austin the Westie: "I may be your best friend, but you are my everything". Lightning Strike's Back!!! Reefkeeping Is Not My Hobby, It's My Obsession. Austin's Birthday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member jc85 Posted January 12, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted January 12, 2004 next time if ur fish kanna ich again, try octozin. reef safe. take my word for it. U sure confident its reef safe? heard that alot of these product must use with care leh. Quote Earth Conservation Blog My Marine Blog For All Sengkang Residents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xpert1974 Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 I tried using OCTOZIN in my 3 ft tank. After 3 days still got the same amount of white spot. No more confident in the product..... Decide to catch my angel and clown fish out and treat inside hospital tank with chelated copper. Anyway, if anyone interest to buy OCTOZIN, its available in Yishun LFS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightningstrike Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 if octozin not useful means ur tank ich problem very serious oredi. then u gotta use cuprazin. but this is no longer reef safe. Quote Austin the Westie: "I may be your best friend, but you are my everything". Lightning Strike's Back!!! Reefkeeping Is Not My Hobby, It's My Obsession. Austin's Birthday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member jc85 Posted January 13, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted January 13, 2004 if octozin not useful means ur tank ich problem very serious oredi. then u gotta use cuprazin. but this is no longer reef safe. Hi Lightingstrike, Can I ask when u use the octozin in ur reef tank, does you corals close up? I mean does the corals still open up as normal? Thanks Quote Earth Conservation Blog My Marine Blog For All Sengkang Residents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightningstrike Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 most of them will stay open........ but this is too broad a question to answer........ as to whether ur corals open or not when u add octozin to ur tank will depend on other factors too. e.g. water parameters, lights, etc........ Quote Austin the Westie: "I may be your best friend, but you are my everything". Lightning Strike's Back!!! Reefkeeping Is Not My Hobby, It's My Obsession. Austin's Birthday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member jc85 Posted January 16, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted January 16, 2004 Thks ligthingstrike. Actually I mean considering al other factors remain the same. The only diff is the addition of octozin. Anyway, I think I'll stillnot take the risk. Thanks again JC Quote Earth Conservation Blog My Marine Blog For All Sengkang Residents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightningstrike Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 no worries. i've tried, i've seen therefore i believe octozin is definitely reef safe. Quote Austin the Westie: "I may be your best friend, but you are my everything". Lightning Strike's Back!!! Reefkeeping Is Not My Hobby, It's My Obsession. Austin's Birthday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.