Flame Angel with ICK

[jamesbog283]

Thank you very much

 

[jamesbog283]

Should I be doing freshwater dips also?

 

[melypr1985]

Thank you very much

Anytime sweetie. Feel free to ask any questions that come up ok?

 

[melypr1985]

Should I be doing freshwater dips also?

no need unless you think he's got velvet or flukes.

 

[jamesbog283]

@melypr1985 Am I able to use the same bucket as I do from my Dt for water changes

 

[melypr1985]

@melypr1985 Am I able to use the same bucket as I do from my Dt for water changes

You can, just be sure to wipe it down with vinegar and let it dry completely before using it for the display again.

 

[jamesbog283]

Perfect thank you. I did a water test with an api kit and ammonia is showing 0.25-0.50 ppm however the ammonia badge is not indicating anything? Would u trust one over the other, or err on the side of caution and do a small wc? The water does seem to be a little cloudy, also the copper test is only showing around 0.2

 

[jamesbog283]

Here is a slightly blurry pic but u can see a few spots on his tail.

 

[melypr1985]

Perfect thank you. I did a water test with an api kit and ammonia is showing 0.25-0.50 ppm however the ammonia badge is not indicating anything? Would u trust one over the other, or err on the side of caution and do a small wc? The water does seem to be a little cloudy, also the copper test is only showing around 0.2

With copper in the water the liquid kits will give you false positives and negatives. Always trust the badge over the liquid kits. That's not to say the badges are infallible, but they are much better for reading ammonia with copper.

 

[melypr1985]

Here is a slightly blurry pic but u can see a few spots on his tail.

If he's still eating, then go ahead and raise the copper level a little more tonight.

 

[Brew12]

If he's still eating, then go ahead and raise the copper level a little more tonight.

Any concerns about this? I've never used Cupramine but cloudy water makes me nervous.

The water does seem to be a little cloudy

Any chance you had other med in the water before you added the copper?

 

[jamesbog283]

Any concerns about this? I've never used Cupramine but cloudy water makes me nervous.

Any chance you had other med in the water before you added the copper?

No chance at all of other meds in the water. I haven't got any.

 

[melypr1985]

Any concerns about this? I've never used Cupramine but cloudy water makes me nervous.

A water change can always be done to help with that and a little extra copper can be added to the new water to raise the level some. Adding a bacteria in a bottle product can help combat that long term as well.

 

[jamesbog283]

A water change can always be done to help with that and a little extra copper can be added to the new water to raise the level some. Adding a bacteria in a bottle product can help combat that long term as well.

Perfect I will do that now. I'm assuming 25% would be suffice? I have a bottle of colony which I believe is the bacteria in a bottle.

 

[melypr1985]

Perfect I will do that now. I'm assuming 25% would be suffice? I have a bottle of colony which I believe is the bacteria in a bottle.

That would be fine. I'm not familiar with Colony, but I'm sure it will be fine as well.

 

[jamesbog283]

That would be fine. I'm not familiar with Colony, but I'm sure it will be fine as well.

Once agin thank you and @Brew12 for your help . I'm sure over the next month I'll be needing more.

 

[melypr1985]

Once agin thank you and @Brew12 for your help . I'm sure over the next month I'll be needing more.

Anytime. Feel free to ask any questions you have.

 

[salty150]

https://premiumaquatics.com/products/life-spectrum-ick-shield-powder-50g.html

 

[Humblefish]

https://premiumaquatics.com/products/life-spectrum-ick-shield-powder-50g.html

People have experienced mixed results using this product. Probably because it's not 99% pure CP.

 

[jamesbog283]

https://premiumaquatics.com/products/life-spectrum-ick-shield-powder-50g.html

I appreciate the input! Thank you