Thinking about saving

Steven91 · Oct 19, 2017

I was down at my local Petco and was looking through their saltwater fish, as I stopped into get some dog treats, and was looking at their 2 foxface. Now I know that Petco isnt the best place to buy fish from and was thinking about picking up one of the foxfaces and trying to save it. Talking to the sales person he said the one was eating like a pig (which is always a good thing), and if I would get one I was going to QT before adding it to my DT.

I was hoping you guys could help give me some insight on what I might be dealing with before getting one. I did take pics which should help out

Humblefish · Oct 19, 2017

I think I can see Lympho on his fins (I'm on my phone), but if he's coming from Petco it's a safe bet he has ich or velvet. Treat with copper first and foremost: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/copper-treatment.193343/

Steven91 · Oct 19, 2017

Humblefish said:
I think I can see Lympho on his fins (I'm on my phone), but if he's coming from Petco it's a safe bet he has ich or velvet. Treat with copper first and foremost: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/copper-treatment.193343/

I know the bigger of the two had some growths on its tail while the other one looked clean

4FordFamily · Oct 19, 2017

Yup copper is your friend here!

Steven91 · Oct 19, 2017

Thats what i was thinking, I just need to pick up a small tank for a QT

melypr1985 · Oct 19, 2017

It's always safe to assume ich/velvet especially when dealing with Petco. That fish actually looks pretty darn good considering that.... at least outwardly. Him eating is a good sign as well. As long as you QT him properly, then I think he's got a good shot with ya.

Steven91 · Oct 19, 2017

melypr1985 said:
It's always safe to assume ich/velvet especially when dealing with Petco. That fish actually looks pretty darn good considering that.... at least outwardly. Him eating is a good sign as well. As long as you QT him properly, then I think he's got a good shot with ya.

I'm hoping, I know I was gonna for a full QT with feeding him and keeping an eye on him. The guy was telling him the smaller one loves to attack Nori which is good. I think Im gonna get him once I get my QT tank up. What do i really need for like a 20 gal qt?

melypr1985 · Oct 19, 2017

Steven91 said:
What do i really need for like a 20 gal qt?

Read this link. https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/how-to-quarantine.189815/

It explains exactly what equipment you need and why. If it leaves you with any questions then feel free to ask! We are here to help.

Steven91 · Oct 19, 2017

melypr1985 said:
Read this link. https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/how-to-quarantine.189815/

It explains exactly what equipment you need and why. If it leaves you with any questions then feel free to ask! We are here to help.

Awesome, thank you