URGENT HELP PLEASE

Joey waid · Dec 20, 2016

Empress said:
I think it comes in black too.

It does, but I don't think it pvc persay.

Mr_Banana_Pants · Dec 20, 2016

CPVC.... the C makes all the difference... stands for classy =P

Empress · Dec 20, 2016

Mr_Banana_Pants said:
CPVC.... the C makes all the difference... stands for classy =P

Seriously? Is it safe in our tanks?

Mr_Banana_Pants · Dec 20, 2016

Empress said:
Seriously? Is it safe in our tanks?

If you use it for plumbing your system why wouldn't it be safe in the aquarium? As long as there are no sharp edges.

Empress · Dec 20, 2016

Mr_Banana_Pants said:
If you use it for plumbing your system why wouldn't it be safe in the aquarium? As long as there are no sharp edges.

I was referring to the black pipes. Are they the same as the white ones? Being safe

Mr_Banana_Pants · Dec 20, 2016

Yes, they are all fish safe

Joey waid · Dec 20, 2016

Mr_Banana_Pants said:
Yes, they are all fish safe

The black pipe is not pvc, it's used in sewer and drain lines. I can't rember exactly the name, but it not used in potable applications.

Mr_Banana_Pants · Dec 20, 2016

I wasn't talking about abs, I was talking about CPVC... you can get CPVC on black. I work with it all the time repairing swimming pools

Joey waid · Dec 20, 2016

Mr_Banana_Pants said:
I wasn't talking about abs, I was talking about CPVC... you can get CPVC on black. I work with it all the time repairing swimming pools

Yea cpvc is good, I was reading on abs and it's ok too. But most cpvc is 1/2 or 3/4 of a inch, not very big for hiding fish.

Mr_Banana_Pants · Dec 20, 2016

Joey waid said:
Yea cpvc is good, I was reading on abs and it's ok too. But most cpvc is 3/4 of a inch, not very big for hiding fish.

Agreed

Mr_Banana_Pants · Dec 20, 2016

*UPDATE*
First casualty, lost my Kole Tang. He didn't look good this morning, but I was optimistic. Unfortunately Cole will be sorely missed. ='(

Humblefish · Dec 20, 2016

Sorry for your loss

Joey waid · Dec 20, 2016

Sorry, did you dip them all? Did you get the copper all the way up to therapeutic level? If not there's more to come....

Swoody · Dec 20, 2016

Sorry for your fish loss! As for pipe matls. CPVC is chlorinated pvc...chlorine is added to give it higher temp. resistance (up to 210*f) and broader chemical resistance, it is not good for cold apps. since it gets brittle. Costs more than PVC & no need to waste the extra loot for this use unless you have fittings laying around your garage. Neither will leach chemicals into tank. PolyEthylene pipe/tubing is black and safe for potable water use so its safe in tanks as well. ABS pipe/fittings are black as well and used in plumbing vent systems, drains, waste etc....not sure if used in potable applications. & as stated above, sched 80 PVC is gray in color if your fish are "put off" by bright white!

Joey waid · Dec 20, 2016

If you can get chloroquine phosphate off of eBay, next day that would help. It really works. You'll see a difference in 24 hrs.

Humblefish · Dec 20, 2016

Joey waid said:
If you can get chloroquine phosphate off of eBay, next day that would help. It really works. You'll see a difference in 24 hrs.

I wouldn't trust any CP except pharmaceutical grade. People using CP from ebay have experienced mixed results.

Joey waid · Dec 20, 2016

Humblefish said:
I wouldn't trust any CP except pharmaceutical grade. People using CP from ebay have experienced mixed results.

I wouldn't either, but were else can you get it next day?

Mr_Banana_Pants · Dec 20, 2016

Joey waid said:
Sorry, did you dip them all? Did you get the copper all the way up to therapeutic level? If not there's more to come....

I did not dip them all, the cow was the only one that looked seriously ill. I guess I was severely mistaken =( I dosed half of the total therapeutic dose. Was just following the directions, and was going to dose again to get to the proper level.

Humblefish · Dec 20, 2016

Joey waid said:
I wouldn't either, but were else can you get it next day?

Get your vet to write a Rx which can be filled at a local pharmacy; compounding pharmacy is usually your best option.

Or get your vet to help you get it from these people: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/a-place-to-buy-chloroquine.252610/

Joey waid · Dec 20, 2016

Mr_Banana_Pants said:
I did not dip them all, the cow was the only one that looked seriously ill. I guess I was severely mistaken =( I dosed half of the total therapeutic dose. Was just following the directions, and was going to dose again to get to the proper level.

With velvet you need to get it up fast. You can always dip now too, as long as they are acting good.