Lost my mystery wrasse today

[Williamson’s Reef]

Tough loss..Such a beautiful fish. And the $149 lost hurts. Went through 15 days of copper power with a anthia. Ate great until the 13th day and was hiding for the first time. But did eat some. Transferred both fish to another tank I use post copper only and started GC yesterday. Came home from work to a dead fish. Looks like a worm came out of the fish... thoughts? I’ve had good luck so far with my fish in QT. I’m hoping to learn from this loss.

 

[Frtdrmrose7]

I’m sorry for your loss

 

[HotRocks]

He had intestinal parasites or worms. Do you add metro or GC to food?

 

[Williamson’s Reef]

He had intestinal parasites or worms. Do you add metro or GC to food?

I did previously to all fish when I went fallow. But with newly purchased fish only when I see white stringy poop. I didn’t see any with him. I figured it was the GC that made the worm come out/caused his death. Wouldn’t it have even feeding GC? Makes me think GC kills the internal parasites/ worms even in the water colum.

 

[dealseer]

This leads me to believe that GC in the water column kills internal parasites. Is that wrong @HotRocks ?

 

[HotRocks]

This leads me to believe that GC in the water column kills internal parasites. Is that wrong @HotRocks ?

GC in the water column treats externally. In order to effectively erradicate intestinal worms/parasites the meds need added to the food.

 

[Mastiffsrule]

I’m sorry for your loss

Me as well. It’s never easy when we lose a pet/part of the family. Looks like you did everything you could.