After Copper QT Question

[Gabriel Guirola]

This might be a stupid question but I couldn't find info in the forum. When copper treatment is done how do you go about putting the fish back in the DT? I am just concern that the fish are going to carry copper into my DT and kill my corals and inverts. Do you have rinse the fish before putting them back or it doesn't matter?

 

[Humblefish]

Just place the fish right in your DT. The amount of copper still on the fish is minuscule. Even natural seawater contains traces of copper.

 

[Gabriel Guirola]

Thanks for your reply. Good to know, I was afraid it was going to transfer more than needed.In your opinion do you think there is a limit on how many fish to put in a QT?

 

[Empress]

Thanks for your reply. Good to know, I was afraid it was going to transfer more than needed.In your opinion do you think there is a limit on how many fish to put in a QT?

How big is your QT? And what size fish? And what temperament of each fish?

 

[Gabriel Guirola]

How big is your QT? And what size fish? And what temperament of each fish?

20 gal tall. I've got a mocha clown 1.5", social wrasse 1.5" and a yellow Watchman Goby close to 3"

 

[Empress]

20 gal tall. I've got a mocha clown 1.5", social wrasse 1.5" and a yellow Watchman Goby close to 3"

I wouldn't put any more than 2 more small fish in your QT. You might be able to get away with 3 more. No aggressive fish or you'll run into problems.

 

[Gabriel Guirola]

Awesome, thanks for all the advice. It is nerve wrecking to start a QT and do it right