Is my method OK?

johnbr · Dec 2, 2018

HotRocks said:
Do you have Metroplex on hand?

I would just add Metroplex to copper tanks. Follow instructions for dosing metro as per manufacturer. You need to do so for 10 days.

Yes Rocks I do have Metro and Kana.

Should I add both?

Sorry for bothering guys. I just who else to urge for help.

drstardust · Dec 2, 2018

4FordFamily said:
I’d mix copper and metroplex — it treats both velvet and brook. Sorry for the struggles!

Exactly this

HotRocks · Dec 2, 2018

johnbr said:
Yes Rocks I do have Metro and Kana.

Should I add both?

Sorry for bothering guys. I just who else to urge for help.

I would just add the Metroplex for now.

Kanaplex is a wide spectrum antibiotic it doesn't treat Brook.

You are no bother at all, this is what R2R is all about!!!

johnbr · Dec 2, 2018

HotRocks said:
I would just add the Metroplex for now.

Kanaplex is a wide spectrum antibiotic it doesn't treat Brook.

You are no bother at all, this is what R2R is all about!!!

@HotRocks

Should we "redose" Metroplex every 24 hours?

Thanks

HotRocks · Dec 2, 2018

Yes just as the instructions state, for dosing amount as well.

MSB123 · Dec 2, 2018

This is an insane read! I hope your fish get better soon. I have never had to deal with brook or velvet, only ich. It looks like it is a nightmare!

johnbr · Dec 2, 2018

HotRocks said:
Yes just as the instructions state, for dosing amount as well.

After having to deal with this huge nightmare.

I'm seriously thinking on buying an UV Sterilizer...

@HotRocks

Being a fish fanatic can you share your thoughts about adding an UV as an extra layer of protection for your fish?

4FordFamily · Dec 2, 2018

UV can help big time but as far as managing serious parasites I don’t see it being effective.

HotRocks · Dec 2, 2018

johnbr said:
After having to deal with this huge nightmare.

I'm seriously thinking on buying an UV Sterilizer...

@HotRocks

Being a fish fanatic can you share your thoughts about adding an UV as an extra layer of protection for your fish?

I don't use one. It's not necessary for my tank. They have benefits. I keep pretty basic fish though so it's hard to tell...

4FordFamily · Dec 2, 2018

HotRocks said:
I don't use one. It's not necessary for my tank. They have benefits. I keep pretty basic fish though so it's hard to tell...

LOL basic fish like expert level angels, tangs, and wrasse

MSB123 · Dec 2, 2018

johnbr said:
After having to deal with this huge nightmare.

I'm seriously thinking on buying an UV Sterilizer...

@HotRocks

Being a fish fanatic can you share your thoughts about adding an UV as an extra layer of protection for your fish?

I actually am a major proponent of using UV to manage diseases.
I find that it is effective if you supersize the is sterilizer. For example, I run a 160 watt unit on my 180 gallon tank and I have never seen a case of ich or any other disease or infection in that tank.
I would love to chat with you about UV and my methods and expierence!

MSB123 · Dec 2, 2018

Exactly!

4FordFamily said:
LOL basic fish like expert level angels, tangs, and wrasse

HotRocks · Dec 2, 2018

MSB123 said:
I actually am a major proponent of using UV to manage diseases.
I find that it is effective if you supersize the is sterilizer. For example, I run a 160 watt unit on my 180 gallon tank and I have never seen a case of ich or any other disease or infection in that tank.
I would love to chat with you about UV and my methods and expierence!

There is a special forum for that! It's called the lounge!!!

@MSB123 what is your stock list?

I am kidding about the lounge btw. I am just not a believer in UV.

How often or recently have you added fish? Do you QT at all?

MSB123 · Dec 2, 2018

HotRocks said:
There is a special forum for that! It's called the lounge!!!

@MSB123 what is your stock list?

I am kidding about the lounge btw. I am just not a believer in UV.

How often or recently have you added fish? Do you QT at all?

Current stocking is 35 clownfish, a longhorn cowfish, a coris wrasse, 2x royal gramma, and a recently removed blue tang (outgrew the tank)
I used to QT, but I have not in about a year, in which time I have completely changed my stocking.
I add fish pretty much every month but I am starting to slow down due to the bipolar from the clowns.
I also frequently add wild caught inverts which can and probably do carry parisites, but I have never had an issue.

HotRocks · Dec 2, 2018

MSB123 said:
Current stocking is 35 clownfish, a longhorn cowfish, a coris wrasse, 2x royal gramma, and a recently removed blue tang (outgrew the tank)
I used to QT, but I have not in about a year, in which time I have completely changed my stocking.
I add fish pretty much every month but I am starting to slow down due to the bipolar from the clowns.
I also frequently add wild caught inverts which can and probably do carry parisites, but I have never had an issue.

35 clowns!!!

It's not surprising that you don't have any issues honestly. Those are all considered parasite "resistant" fish.

I'm not saying it doesn't work don't get me wrong. There is no right or wrong way here... I can tell you though I'd be surprised if it worked for other certain genus of fish.

MSB123 · Dec 2, 2018

I’m sure the sentence “I used to QT, but I hove not in about a year” throws up a whole bunch of red flags

MSB123 · Dec 2, 2018

HotRocks said:
35 clowns!!!

It's not surprising that you don't have any issues honestly. Those are all considered parasite "resistant" fish.

I'm not saying it doesn't work don't get me wrong. There is no right or wrong way here... I can tell you though I'd be surprised if it worked for other certain genus of fish.

The clowns are a recent addition ~last 2 months. Prior to that, I had blennies, anthias, puffers, and 4 tangs. All were not QT’d and they never had any issues.