BROOKNELLA fresh water dip

[nolifer]

Hi there
Just a quick question going to do a few fresh water dips on my clownfish from what I understand you have to keep the ro at the temperature of the tank/qt do I need to buff the ph to the same? fish will only be in the dip for 5mins.

 

[NatD]

Here you https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/freshwater-dip.248898/

Good luck!

 

[LAReefer4Life]

Key Points to Conducting a Successful Fresh Water Dip:

Fresh water dips can be frightening for all parties involved the first time around. I steered away from them for many years because I was too scared to perform one. It's quite simple and is NOT as stressful as one would think, but it must be conducted properly.

• Use a dark 1 gallon bucket.
• Use RODI water that matches the same PH and temperature of the shipper water perimeters.

*Note: Retrieve water sample from display aquarium and test the PH and temperature. Keep PH buffer on hand if you need to raise the PH of the RODI to match the water sample.

• Add air-stone into the bucket to produce more oxygen and agitate the water surface.
• Use Prime or Amquel to ensure ammonia doesn't rise in the bucket during fresh water dip (FWD)
• The duration of the dip should last anywhere between 5-10 minutes.

*Note: This timeframe is dependent on the health and behavior of the fish during the dip.

 

[nolifer]

thank you for the reply, I did the dip for 5 mins same temperature as qt which the both clownfish are in. From my understanding the PH did not matter as they were only in the ro water for 5 mins going by the post from NatD which she linked me. I've had them both in metronidazole for 5 days now, just done the fresh water dip female just went belly up but she perfectly fine after the 5mins male clown was like a kid in a sweet shop. any ways going to give them 48h then start the waterlife meds I have to hopefully clear up the blood marks.

 

[LAReefer4Life]

Can you post a picture?

 

[nolifer]

Can you post a picture?

here is a video 5 days ago. of the male
and my post for help https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/gray-tar-mark-on-clownfish-jaw.658692/#post-6656074

 

[LAReefer4Life]

Thank you. I am having trouble viewing the video. I just asked because you mentioned blood spots which made me think Uronema which is treating by metro. Its hard to tell by the photos though.

Check out this thread.

Uronema marinum

Uronema marinum What You Need To Know: * These are the red sores most often seen on chromis damsels; however it can afflict any fish. * Treatment of choice is a 45 minute formalin bath (e.g. Quick Cure), followed by transfer into a new/sterile QT. * Once in QT, it is very important to do...

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