Marine Velvet

[JenB]

So I believe to have marine velvet in my tank. Everyone has died except for my Social Fairy Wrasse. We are unable to get him out - but he seems to be immune to the velvet. Would it be safe - after 2 months to add fish? Since the velvet doesnt seem to feed on the wrasse?

 

[Humblefish]

So I believe to have marine velvet in my tank. Everyone has died except for my Social Fairy Wrasse. We are unable to get him out - but he seems to be immune to the velvet. Would it be safe - after 2 months to add fish? Since the velvet doesnt seem to feed on the wrasse?

Immune fish are often still carriers of a disease. Velvet dinospores are probably still latching on inside the gills, but the immune system response is forcing them to drop off before any real damage is done. However, it could still be enough "feeding time" for velvet to continue its life cycle in your tank. Best bet is to catch the wrasse, QT/treat him for one month in copper, and go fallow for 6 weeks in the DT.

 

[melypr1985]

Immune fish are often still carriers of a disease. Velvet dinospores are probably still latching on inside the gills, but the immune system response is forcing them to drop off before any real damage is done. However, it could still be enough "feeding time" for velvet to continue its life cycle in your tank. Best bet is to catch the wrasse, QT/treat him for one month in copper, and go fallow for 6 weeks in the DT.

+1