QT/Hospital Plan Feedback Wanted

[reddogf5]

I would like opinions on this QT/hospital plan:

The tank currently has a blue eye tang and a lawn mower blenny. The tang appears to have ich, had white spots on fin, which have disappeared, so we are going to QT and treat for ich.
Also, since we are setting up QT, we decided it would be a good time to add the next fish, a blue head fairy wrasse and Vanderbilt Chromis
When the new fish arrive, everything will go into copper (Copper Power) at 1.0ppm, and copper will be raised to 2.5 ppm over 6 days (0.25 ppm/day) and be held there for 14.
We are also planning on dosing with Metroplex (for the chromis), starting at 500 mg/40 gallons every 48 hours and ramping to 500 mg/20 gallons on 3rd dose, and maintain for 10-14 days.
Also planning on soaking food in API General Cure for the chromis and wrasse (and the tang and blenny if they eat something other than nori)

After 14 days of treatment, all the fish will go to another tank for observation, and the remainder of the QT period.

Once the fish leave the DT, the temperature will be ramped up to 81F, and the fish will be kept out for 6 weeks.

Once all treatment is completed (copper, metroplex, and 6 week fallow period), all the fish will go back into DT.

Let me know if you think anything should be changed, thanks.

 

[lapin]

Sounds like good plan
Im more of a fan of TTM for ich and velvet than copper.

 

[reddogf5]

Thanks for the feedback.
I think "TTM" could use a definitive write up, according to humble.fish this is the "two tank method" for copper, but I have also seen descriptions that involve multiple tank switches with no medication, more than two tanks unless you break them down and sterilize between every switch. I'd rather not use copper, but I also want something that's effective.

 

[lapin]

Thanks for the feedback.
I think "TTM" could use a definitive write up, according to humble.fish this is the "two tank method" for copper, but I have also seen descriptions that involve multiple tank switches with no medication, more than two tanks unless you break them down and sterilize between every switch. I'd rather not use copper, but I also want something that's effective.

Tank Transfer Method (all versions)

The table and video below are meant to show/explain the differences between the 3 different versions of Tank Transfer Method. If you are completely unfamiliar with TTM, please read more detailed information found in the links below: Standard TTM Velvet TTM Hybrid TTM How to perform a H2O2...

humble.fish

 

[reddogf5]

Thanks. 5 tank sterilizations, 6 transfers but no copper or other meds (unless treating for other potential ailments). I wonder which is less stress on a fish?

 

[lapin]

Its a lot of work. I use 2 identical tanks with the same hiding stuff in the same places. The fish really dont know the difference after a min or 2

 

[gunflintcamper]

Thanks. 5 tank sterilizations, 6 transfers but no copper or other meds (unless treating for other potential ailments). I wonder which is less stress on a fish?

My thoughts exactly...we have a flipped out tang and coral beauty and we decided copper in one hospital tank would be best for them...and us...each morning I go down there afraid stress has claimed one! That stress is gonna kill me! Lol