Swallowtail (possible brook)

lilchris_357 · May 19, 2017

I think the bacteria affection is still going. I'm not 100% but it still appears to be spreading. Should I do another Acriflavine bath?

ngoodermuth · May 19, 2017

Might be a good idea, and try the topical ointment as well if you can

Humblefish · May 19, 2017

ngoodermuth said:
Might be a good idea, and try the topical ointment as well if you can

+1 Agree & agree

melypr1985 · May 19, 2017

ngoodermuth said:
Might be a good idea, and try the topical ointment as well if you can

I agree as well.

lilchris_357 · May 20, 2017

Just completed the first water change. 25%, brought copper level in water to 2.5 before adding to tank. Did 2nd round of Furan 2, kanaplex and metroplex and fed her. She still has an appetite, she's eating PE Mysis as well as reef plankton.

lilchris_357 · May 20, 2017

She's swimming more and more each day. I'm still hopeful. One question I have, is this bacteria contagious? Once I use copper on equipment can it be used on other QT tanks if I'm not using copper?

lilchris_357 · May 20, 2017

Daily progress report, Angel (name given) is doing awesome. She's more active, swimming through the pvc I have in the tank and exploring every inch. She eats everything I put in the tank. I'm feeding her 3 to 4 times a day to try and get her fat (healthy). It's hard to tell if the infection is spreading. I want to try and apply neosporin on the wound today. Hopefully that helps. I'm on the second round of furan, metro and kanaplex. Cu level is 2.5 ppm. I will conduct anther 25% water change tomorrow.

Flippers4pups · May 20, 2017

Hoping for the best. Keep fighting the good fight, just might save it!

lilchris_357 · May 20, 2017

Flippers4pups said:
Hoping for the best. Keep fighting the good fight, just might save it!

Thank you.

Humblefish · May 20, 2017

lilchris_357 said:
She's swimming more and more each day. I'm still hopeful. One question I have, is this bacteria contagious? Once I use copper on equipment can it be used on other QT tanks if I'm not using copper?

Bacterial diseases are contagious. You can reuse any equipment exposed to copper, but you'll need to clean it thoroughly using vinegar before it should ever be used in a reef again.

lilchris_357 · May 27, 2017

Angel is doing great. She's active, dipping in and out of the pvc tube. Her dorsal fin is healing. I think the bacterial infection has stopped. She's eating, not as much as I would like but it's okay. Lack of appetite is probably due to the coppersafe. She has been in coppersafe, furan 2, kanaplex and metroplex for 9 days. I'm doing water changes every 2 days also keeping copper levels therapeutic range. I'm a bit worried about the lympho's. They are bigger and not dropping off. I know they are not harmful unless they grow over the gills. How long will it take for them to die off? Not sure if she's out of hot water but she's definitely doing better than she was 9 days ago. Thank you all for your great advice, please continue to monitor this thread because I'm sure more questions will arise as I do daily or weekly updates on Angel.

ngoodermuth · May 27, 2017

I've been wondering how she's doing

Do you have an updated photo?

Unfortunately, there's nothing you can do about Lympho besides keep feeding and keep her water clean. If she's not eating a ton at each feeding that's fine, just feed small amounts as often as possible.

You did a great job getting her this far! Keep us updated

melypr1985 · May 27, 2017

Agreed! Great job so far!

tcampbell23 · May 27, 2017

This is a beautiful story! Great people here at R2R. Keep up the good work!

4FordFamily · May 27, 2017

I won't lie, I didn't expect any sort of recovery! You did great!

lilchris_357 · May 27, 2017

Here are some current pics of her. Just so you know, she didn't like having pics taking while eating...lol

ngoodermuth · May 27, 2017

I know you are coming up on 10 days in antibiotics, but I would continue them if you are able for 12-14 days. Since the infection was so severe.

The Lympho looks pretty typical, I wouldn't worry about that too much

Flippers4pups · May 27, 2017

Dorsal fin look way better, should grow back in time. Infection looks way better too! Not out of the woods yet, but huge improvement! Keep up the good work.

drawman · May 27, 2017

Your persistence and dedication to this fish is wonderful to see. Here is another reefer following and wishing you luck!

It's too bad metronidazole doesn't work well on these aquatic gram negative infections. Must be some odd nasty bacteria that is resistant to the Kana + metro + furan mix...