I read a thread on red mandarin dragonets and I see that they are less prone to ich but can't take copper treatment in qt because they are scale less, does these gfo for ruby red dragonets as well. I am planning on getting one but before I do I want to make sure.
Ruby red dragonet
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Reefpuck
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I have 2 red dragonets and I basically observed each of them for a week in qt because they weren't eating frozen foods. Only treated with Prazipro. But go figure...once they got in my display...they learned to eat frozen foods.
I'll let someone else chime in on the copper...but another thing to consider is if they aren't eating frozen foods. Some are picky eaters and if they only will munch on live pods...then you'll have a hard time keeping them fed while in QT for proper copper treatment.
I'll let someone else chime in on the copper...but another thing to consider is if they aren't eating frozen foods. Some are picky eaters and if they only will munch on live pods...then you'll have a hard time keeping them fed while in QT for proper copper treatment.
Thank you for your input my lfa gets them in all the time I have a 40 breeder with a 20 gal sump and redugium thata pretty big I don't think I will get one unless it is eating in the store or they let me bring it back If it won't eat
I can't say I've had personal experience with treating dragonets, but I bet the larger community here on R2R has a ton of valuable experiences they could share with you. 
I'll ask @mdbannister or @revhtree to shift this thread over to the main R2R forums where your question will get a lot more exposure!
I'll ask @mdbannister or @revhtree to shift this thread over to the main R2R forums where your question will get a lot more exposure!
Daniel@R2R
Living the Reef Life
Thanks @randyBRS! I've moved this thread to our general forum to get more eyes on it.I can't say I've had personal experience with treating dragonets, but I bet the larger community here on R2R has a ton of valuable experiences they could share with you.
I'll ask @mdbannister or @revhtree to shift this thread over to the main R2R forums where your question will get a lot more exposure!
Daniel@R2R
Living the Reef Life
I'll also tag some of our disease crew to see what they say. @HotRocks @Brew12 @4FordFamily @ngoodermuth
Daniel@R2R
Living the Reef Life
We're glad you're here! Welcome to R2R! We've got lots of helpful folks who'll be glad to help with your questions.
ThankyouI can't say I've had personal experience with treating dragonets, but I bet the larger community here on R2R has a ton of valuable experiences they could share with you.
I'll ask @mdbannister or @revhtree to shift this thread over to the main R2R forums where your question will get a lot more exposure!
Brew12
Electrical Gru
It does go for the Ruby Red's, also. They are less prone to showing symptoms of Ich but they are still likely carriers. The best recommendation is to get a prescription for Cloroquine Phosphate and use that as a treatment.
HotRocks
Fish Fanatic!
+1 I agree that chloroquine is the best option for all Mandarin's.
4FordFamily
Tang, Angel, and Wrasse Nerd!
NinnJinn
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After almost two weeks and calling various places I could not get a prescription for Cloroquine Phosphate.
So I ended up doing humblefish's TTM.
I am super ich phobic so I ended up doing two rounds of the TTM before I put it in my DT.
3 months later everything seems to be going well in my DT. The Mandarin is growing and getting fat from my copepod population
So I ended up doing humblefish's TTM.
I am super ich phobic so I ended up doing two rounds of the TTM before I put it in my DT.
3 months later everything seems to be going well in my DT. The Mandarin is growing and getting fat from my copepod population
