Prophylactic treatment of wrasse

[Tcook]

I have a C. lineatus in QT right now for almost a week. A beautiful specimen from the California facility of LA. I was worried about how healthy it would be before I got him. Eating like a pig. Hasn't hidden since day 1. In fact if he could jump out of the tank and slap me with his tail he would probably do it. I dosed Prazipro yesterday and will re-dose in a week. Should I consider using Metroplex? I have this as well as Focus. In the water or in food and for how long? Thanks

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

I wouldn’t dose with metronidazole unless there are symptoms that indicates it is needed. Prazi is a safe bet to just treat with. My big fear with wrasse is protozoan infections- people hesitate to use copper, then they end up losing the fish.
Jay

 

[Tcook]

I wouldn’t dose with metronidazole unless there are symptoms that indicates it is needed. Prazi is a safe bet to just treat with. My big fear with wrasse is protozoan infections- people hesitate to use copper, then they end up losing the fish.
Jay

I was planning on just treating with Prazipro twice and then watching in QT for 6 weeks as long as he continues to eat and look healthy. He's the only one in QT and I'm in no rush to get him into the DT

 

[melanotaenia]

Personally if it is doing well I would remove all medications; Wrasse are very sensitive to them, particularly fairy wrasses in my experience.