Chocolate Tang in QT on its side

[AKReef]

I have a chocolate tang in QT since 5/7. He was with a Naso that shortly passed away from suspected bacterial infection. Chocolate seemed to be doing fine so I started Cupramine treatment on 5/13 with half dose and doses remaining to full strength on 5/14. Today he’s on his side breathing very heavily. I tested copper with Seachem test and looks good. Hard to tell though with the color chart.

What should I do? Should I remove copper?

 

[AKReef]

Also forgot that I ran Kanaplex after the Naso died until. Did a water change right before I added copper.

 

[Maritimer]

Copper from zero to full strength in two days?

Normally wouldn't bring it up that quickly unless you suspect - or are certain of - velvet.

At this point, backing off on the copper - or even moving the fish to a copper-free QT ... or even a copper-free bucket ... might be a good idea.

~Bruce

 

[AKReef]

Copper from zero to full strength in two days?

Normally wouldn't bring it up that quickly unless you suspect - or are certain of - velvet.

At this point, backing off on the copper - or even moving the fish to a copper-free QT ... or even a copper-free bucket ... might be a good idea.

~Bruce

I was just following the instructions on the bottle. Says do it over 2 days, maybe too fast.

I did move him to a copper free bucket, but I’m afraid it’s too late. Not looking too good.

 

[Skynyrd Fish]

get an air stone in the bucket

 

[Maritimer]

+1 for that airstone.

This is a hobby that's all about learning. Fortunately, you've found one of the best places in the known universe to do just exactly that.

~Bruce

 

[melypr1985]

The copper could have been brought up too quickly, but what about the ammonia? Do you have an ammonia alert badge?

 

[AKReef]

Ammonia badge looks good. I put an air stone in the bucket. Did a water change and added carbon filters to remove copper. He’s back in QT and look slightly better. Still pretty iffy if he’s going to make it.

 

[Skynyrd Fish]

Any Update?

 

[AKReef]

Unfortunately, it passed sometime while I was at work today. I’m not having good luck with my QT so far. I’m 0/2 on new fish

 

[HotRocks]

Unfortunately, it passed sometime while I was at work today. I’m not having good luck with my QT so far. I’m 0/2 on new fish

Sorry to hear of your losses. Don't let it get you down. You are doing it the proper way IMO. Where are you getting fish from?

 

[AKReef]

Sorry to hear of your losses. Don't let it get you down. You are doing it the proper way IMO. Where are you getting fish from?

Getting from LFS. I expected the Naso to not make it when I got him, but I figured I would at least try to nurse it back to health. The chocolate was very disappointing as he looked very Health and active when I picked him up. I feel like I must have done something wrong there.