Marine Velvet issues

[cameron_]

my clownfish had marine velvet I was able to cure one after putting it in a hospital tank and I treated it. It’s been two weeks since then and I’m wondering when I could I add it back. I also have coral in my main tank so I can’t treat with copper.

 

[mike89t]

you will get the best answer if you ask it in the disease forum:

Fish Disease Treatment and Diagnosis

A forum for discussing treatment and diagnosing saltwater reef fish.

www.reef2reef.com

I think with Velvet the fallow period is about 6 weeks but I would ask in the forum linked above for the most accurate advice.

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

my clownfish had marine velvet I was able to cure one after putting it in a hospital tank and I treated it. It’s been two weeks since then and I’m wondering when I could I add it back. I also have coral in my main tank so I can’t treat with copper.

Welcome to Reef2Reef. The time the clownfish needs to remain out of your display can vary between a minimum of 45 days to as long as 76 days from marine ich. Velvet is thought to have a shorter fallow period, but I would not do less than 45 days. Here is a link to a thread where I discuss that:

45 Day Fallow periods

I've been doing some research into the "76 day fallow period". I never heard of that prior to coming to Reef2Reef this past summer. I had always used 32 days as the maximum time for a tomont to remain viable under tropical conditions, and then I would round up to 45 days to help ensure that...

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Jay

 

[fishface NJ]

Edit: I was answering this and posted and see that you got your answer

 

[mike89t]

you will get the best answer if you ask it in the disease forum:

Fish Disease Treatment and Diagnosis

A forum for discussing treatment and diagnosing saltwater reef fish.

www.reef2reef.com

I think with Velvet the fallow period is about 6 weeks but I would ask in the forum linked above for the most accurate advice.

Or if you get lucky Jay will will be able to answer you question right here.