Fish QT process
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Here is my QT process.
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I have been following these key points during QT as of late.
- 2-3 days of observation and try and get the fish eating before starting copper treatment.
- Ramp copper to therapeutic levels over a 3-4 day period, adding both AM/PM to break up the dosage. Hold Therapeutic levels for 35 days.
- Wait approx. 2 days and make sure fish has successfully taken the medication and then I add the first dose of API General Cure. Wait 5-7 days to conduct 25% water change and then I administer the 2nd dose and wait another 5-7 days to conduct second water change.
- After the 35 days of treatment, I run carbon and remove medication with large water changes and then I observe for 2 weeks.
Best Practices: 4 Step Process to Help Prevent Fish Disease Outbreaks
This article highlights on establishing a 4-step streamlined process that in my experience has proven to be beneficial in preventing fish disease outbreaks.
www.reef2reef.com
I have been following these key points during QT as of late.
- 2-3 days of observation and try and get the fish eating before starting copper treatment.
- Ramp copper to therapeutic levels over a 3-4 day period, adding both AM/PM to break up the dosage. Hold Therapeutic levels for 35 days.
- Wait approx. 2 days and make sure fish has successfully taken the medication and then I add the first dose of API General Cure. Wait 5-7 days to conduct 25% water change and then I administer the 2nd dose and wait another 5-7 days to conduct second water change.
- After the 35 days of treatment, I run carbon and remove medication with large water changes and then I observe for 2 weeks.
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Okay read the article and just have a few questions.Here is my QT process.
Best Practices: 4 Step Process to Help Prevent Fish Disease Outbreaks
This article highlights on establishing a 4-step streamlined process that in my experience has proven to be beneficial in preventing fish disease outbreaks.
I have been following these key points during QT as of late.
- 2-3 days of observation and try and get the fish eating before starting copper treatment.
- Ramp copper to therapeutic levels over a 3-4 day period, adding both AM/PM to break up the dosage. Hold Therapeutic levels for 35 days.
- Wait approx. 2 days and make sure fish has successfully taken the medication and then I add the first dose of API General Cure. Wait 5-7 days to conduct 25% water change and then I administer the 2nd dose and wait another 5-7 days to conduct second water change.
- After the 35 days of treatment, I run carbon and remove medication with large water changes and then I observe for 2 weeks.
You treat for internal/external parasites after the copper treatment correct?
For ramping up the copper should I just dose it 12 hours apart?
Is General cure okay to use mixed with food as well?
