Emperor Angel with velvet
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That is velvet, very bad case of it too. 
I wish we lived closer as I would love to save that fish's life... it's a BEAUTIFUL Emperor Angel.
At the very least do the FW dip (above) before you go to bed tonight. That may buy you some time.
I wish we lived closer as I would love to save that fish's life... it's a BEAUTIFUL Emperor Angel.At the very least do the FW dip (above) before you go to bed tonight. That may buy you some time.
I'm also seeing a bacterial infection setting in, in a few places on the fish. Following this protocol gives you the best chance of saving the fish: http://reef2reef.com/threads/defeating-marine-velvet-disease.217570/
I lost at least 6-8 fish with velvet (I purposely look for fish with that disease) before finally developing this protocol. A member from my local forum is duplicating my success, using copper instead of CP, by finding fish with velvet to experiment on. So I know it works.
I lost at least 6-8 fish with velvet (I purposely look for fish with that disease) before finally developing this protocol. A member from my local forum is duplicating my success, using copper instead of CP, by finding fish with velvet to experiment on. So I know it works.
Yes, but use a dechlorinator. Temp match the water to your DT and aerate for 30 mins beforehand. The spots will still be there after the dip, but it should clear his gills some so he doesn't die due to asphyxiation. Tomorrow you need to setup a QT ASAP and dose with copper. Also, look for any product with formalin or acriflavine.
melypr1985
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You want to keep your QT at least 10 feet away from any other running tanks including your display.
You'll have to do daily water changes on the QT until it cycles.
You'll have to do daily water changes on the QT until it cycles.
Reef_a_holiks
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Feed Dr. Gs medicated caviar, I havent lost a ich or velvet battle since ive tried this stuff. Ive saved so many fish with this caviar. I would not transfer fish to QT if they are severe, the added stress of being transferred will finish them off. I would do frequent water changes, keep them fed and eating, and feed this medicated caviar. I fed my fish twice a day, you'll notice a big difference in 24 hours.
@Reef_a_holiks That's not gonna save a fish from velvet. Ich, maybe.
Reef_a_holiks
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Ive witnessed it. feeding this twice a day supplementing regular feedings has saved all fish ive treated so far.
joshkirkland83
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Really?? Why are you going to argue with a man about treating fish when thats ALL he does?
Reef_a_holiks
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Im not arguing with anyone, simply stating what ive witnessed. Who can tell me anything different from what ive witnessed and experienced. Just saying this stuff has worked great for me.
joshkirkland83
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You must be using it A LOT because you still have ich in your tank.
The active ingredient used in Dr. G's Anti-Parasitic Caviar Fish Food is Chloroquine phosphate. I dose this same drug in QTs @ 80mg/gal and that's still not enough to save fish with velvet unless I do a FW dip/chemical bath beforehand. So I have a hard time believing that CP laced food alone can save a fish with velvet. But with ich, I believe the food can be used as a management tool.
Reef_a_holiks
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Who said I still have ich? I havent had ich in about a year and a half. All fish have been great ever since they recovered.
