Hypo or TTM

[raultsu]

I just got a wrasse and some anthias. What would be the best way to QT these fish? I know that cooper and CP are out of the question because of the wrasse.

 

[melypr1985]

I just got a wrasse and some anthias. What would be the best way to QT these fish? I know that cooper and CP are out of the question because of the wrasse.

Actually you could run either with the wrasse. TTM is my favored way to QT though, so that's an option as well. Be sure to have a lid no matter what method you choose.

 

[Humblefish]

I'm a little hesitant to recommend either due to the prevalence of velvet right now. Some have been doing at least 1 formalin bath in-between transfers, but I'm not sure if that's enough to eradicate velvet.

Copper would probably be your best option IMHO; wrasses seem to handle Coppersafe (or Copper Power) better than Cupramine.

 

[raultsu]

@Humblefish What about CP? I was reading a post you wrote about having success with flasher wrasses and CP

 

[Humblefish]

@Humblefish What about CP? I was reading a post you wrote about having success with flasher wrasses and CP

I personally have, yes. However, there have been several reports of flasher (and other) wrasses wasting away & dying in CP. So, until I can do more experimentation I cannot recommend using CP on any wrasses for the time being.

 

[Sabellafella]

@Humblefish What about CP? I was reading a post you wrote about having success with flasher wrasses and CP

They loose their appetite in cp. Copper is prob your best bet.

 

[raultsu]

Gotcha. Coopersafe it is then