Swallowtail (possible brook)

lilchris_357 · May 16, 2017

Okay, I'm acclimating her now. Then FW dip. Into Qt for observation. Hopefully I can get some good pics of her for you guys. Should I plan on getting meds tomorrow? If so what should I get. I did purchase fungus cure (Acriflavine). I have Prazipro and metroplex.

ngoodermuth · May 16, 2017

lilchris_357 said:
Okay, I'm acclimating her now. Then FW dip. Into Qt for observation. Hopefully I can get some good pics of her for you guys. Should I plan on getting meds tomorrow? If so what should I get. I did purchase fungus cure (Acriflavine). I have Prazipro and metroplex.

Do you have copper? I would get that, if not. And maybe some kanaplex or Furan-2 just in case.

If you have Acriflavine already, it might be helpful as a bath after the freshwater dip before she hits the QT. It's an antiseptic, so if any parasites are dislodged in the fw dip it will help "clean" the bites and prevent infection.

Acriflavine

https://www.reef2reef.com/index.php?threads/Acriflavine.282887/

Edit. Just realized it might be a little late for this now, but for future reference

4FordFamily · May 16, 2017

Great advice here thus far, I'm not needed but I'm posting anyway!

lilchris_357 · May 16, 2017

Here are more pics of her.

ngoodermuth · May 16, 2017

How did the freshwater dip go? Did you see any flukes?

lilchris_357 · May 16, 2017

No flukes. She stayed in the entire 5 mins.

lilchris_357 · May 16, 2017

One thing I noticed, she wasn't as aggressive when I fed her this morning as she was yesterday at the LFS.

lilchris_357 · May 16, 2017

So copper is the meds I should go with? I kind of afraid of using it.

ngoodermuth · May 16, 2017

I'm going to wait for a second opinion. I feel like copper would be a good idea just in case her tank mate had something nasty like velvet...

But, I also feel like there might be something "bacterial" going on here. You can treat antibiotics and copper at the same time, but I'd like to see what the others think.

@Humblefish @melypr1985

ngoodermuth · May 16, 2017

lilchris_357 said:
One thing I noticed, she wasn't as aggressive when I fed her this morning as she was yesterday at the LFS.

This could be stress related, I had a beautiful, healthy Lamarck angel that ate at the LFS. Got it home and it broke out in Lympho and didn't eat for a week [emoji15]

I've found flake foods to help with getting picky angels to eat. That, and fresh clams.

Humblefish · May 16, 2017

I think I would at least dose an antibiotic: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/antibiotics.283711/

Continue to monitor and build up her strength by offering small meals 2-3x daily. Have chelated copper or CP on hand in case velvet pops up.

lilchris_357 · May 16, 2017

Do you suggest treating with all antibiotics or just one?

Humblefish · May 16, 2017

lilchris_357 said:
Do you suggest treating with all antibiotics or just one?

I personally would start out with something mild (like erythromycin or kanamycin), so her appetite isn't too negatively impacted.

ngoodermuth · May 16, 2017

Since it's not really symptomatic, I personally would probably just start with kanaplex and go from there. If it becomes worse, you could add in Furan-2 and Metroplex to widen the spectrum.

lilchris_357 · May 16, 2017

I got the kanaplex, should I put in the tank or should I put it in her food?

ngoodermuth · May 16, 2017

Dose the water directly. You are going to want to dose the full amount every 48 hours for 10 days. Watch the ammonia carefully, and try to line up your water changes with the days you are dosing. If you need to do a water change on an "off" day you can, just replace the medication for the amount of water you take out.