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Old 04-26-2009, 07:16 PM
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Unless there is some evidence of a parasite on the skin of the fish you should stop using copper treatments and remove the residue with charcoal.

The skin is exposed and therefor the fish is very susceptible to opportunistic fungal and bacterial infections.

I would recommend that you use a neomycin based saltwater anti-bacteria medication.
Follow the dosage recommendations carefully.

Wayne
I don't see any of the velvet on his skin anymore, but a little over a week ago (before treatment) he was very covered in velvet. This disease hides so well, and has been very nasty, would only a week of copper treatment be enough? I would hate to risk pulling him out before the proper treatment time is over and risk everyone getting infected again but I would also hate to have him die from a fungal or bacterial infection.

Any thoughts?
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