Velvet test

[MERKEY]

MODS can't fix thread name...VELVET

A big thank you to Hummblefish for his help and with it today Mark's 2 days past 6 weeks of fallow on my tank due to what I first thought was ich but ended up being velvet (I treated as both).

During which time the fish were in theraputic copper for 32 days.(2 extra just to be sure) and treated for internal parasites as well.

The fish are doing amazing in the new QT and waiting patiently for their new clean home.

My question is about testing to make sure velvet is not is the tank anymore.

I understand some strains of ich will last longer hence the 76 day fallow but I am solely wondering about velvet in this case. (Fish wont be going back in until 76 days)

I just want to see if this all worked for each thing I think I treated for and what was wrong with the fish.

I have a black damsel that went through the 32 days treatment and has actually grown in hospital and quarentine (domino damsels are insanely resilient) and I was wondering if I should put him in an isolation container in the DT to see if velvet is gone. I understand I would have to retreat the damsel in copper for 30 days again if reinfected.

Or should I do the fresh water black molly test?

Really just looking for opinions and if your opinion hurts that's ok too

 

[Big G]

Would advise the black molly test as long as you have a place for the fish after the test.

 

[MERKEY]

Would advise the black molly test as long as you have a place for the fish after the test.

At this point going through this I have more tanks than I ever thought I would, so I'm sure 1 of them can be used HAHAHA

 

[Dierks]

Would advise the black molly test as long as you have a place for the fish after the test.

@Big G Nailed it!! Easiest way of making sure the tank doesnt have anything!

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[MERKEY]

@Big G Nailed it!! Easiest way of making sure the tank doesnt have anything!

Black Molly Quarantine

** This information was originally posted here: https://humble.fish/community/index.php?threads/black-molly-quarantine.55/ ** Preface - Freshwater (FW) black mollies have been used for years in saltwater aquariums for algae control. However, this write-up will focus on their potential for...

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Perfect!

Thinking more on adding another fish....As stated in my OP I have a black damsel and was also thinking of trying it with him instead of getting another fish and having to house that one also lol.

But both of you think getting a new fish is better than using the damsel I have put through the 30 days of copper and i was just curious as to why? As long as the damsel was treated would it still be ok to use....

That way he could just stay In the DT instead of having to rehouse the molly....

Anyone keep a molly long term in their mating tanks?

Either way I'll try one or the other tonight just seeing opinions.

Thanks guys!

 

[4FordFamily]

Would advise the black molly test as long as you have a place for the fish after the test.

Spot on. I also fixed your title

 

[MERKEY]

Spot on. I also fixed your title

THANKS 4FordFamily!!

Think it would be wise to use a domino damsel that went through 32 days of copper instead of the molly? That way no extra fish....trying not to keep all of the QT's running after this if possible hahaha. Ever keep a molly long term in a reef? Lol

Ugh just going to bite the bullet and get the molly as an addition to the tank if all is good.

THANKS GUYS!

 

[4FordFamily]

THANKS 4FordFamily!!

Think it would be wise to use a domino damsel that went through 32 days of copper instead of the molly? That way no extra fish....trying not to keep all of the QT's running after this if possible hahaha. Ever keep a molly long term in a reef? Lol

Ugh just going to bite the bullet and get the molly as an addition to the tank if all is good.

THANKS GUYS!

I'd use a Molly. Because they've never been exposed (assumedly) to saltwater parasites, the likelihood of them having any resistance to any of them is low. Most marine fish have SOME varied resistance to marine parasites so it can take a while in some cases to show symptoms.

The good news about mollys is that they are easy to remove, slow-moving, and if you never remove them they're good cleaners! They eat algae. A fish trap would be an easy way to remove one, as well as a tiny fishing hook (they have large mouths proportionately for their small size).