Freshwater dipping?

burrows14 · #1 09-25-2009, 03:37 AM

a fungus sounds about right. iwas iwas thinking about turning my biocube into a qt anyway. do you think it would be safe to add the rock from my BC to the sump of my 120? i dont want to transfer that fungus into my 120 at all!!

cheers
Ray

naesco · #2 09-25-2009, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by burrows14

a fungus sounds about right. iwas iwas thinking about turning my biocube into a qt anyway. do you think it would be safe to add the rock from my BC to the sump of my 120? i dont want to transfer that fungus into my 120 at all!!

cheers
Ray

The biocube is OK.
All you need is a clean glass, or plastic container.
Transfer some water from your tank and stick a heater in it and powerhead in it.
Place the fish in it and follow the medication directions. I think it just takes a couple of days so there will be no ammonia issues.

If I were you I would leave the rock in the BC while the fish are being treated in another vessel.
That way the BC can still be used as a tank in the future.
5 or 10 gallon tanks are cheap.

burrows14 · #3 09-25-2009, 04:00 AM

yeah five and tens are super cheap even brand new at the LFS. by any chance do you remember the name of the mardel product? what else should be in a qt tank? other than heater,powerhead,etc...

naesco · #4 09-25-2009, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by burrows14

yeah five and tens are super cheap even brand new at the LFS. by any chance do you remember the name of the mardel product? what else should be in a qt tank? other than heater,powerhead,etc...

Mardel Maroxy Anti Fungal for Saltwater.

Many LFS carry useless anti-fungal, parasite and bacterial medications so phone first otherwise you will be chasing all over town.

A hiding place(s), and a small cheap filter to clear the water.

Do a 20+- water change daily, use a turkey baster to siphon out any crude on the bottom and feed less.

burrows14 · #5 09-25-2009, 06:08 AM

ok that sounds very doable! should have everything up and running by sunday. thanks naesco!

Ray

ElGuappo · #6 09-25-2009, 08:26 PM

i had the same thing on my clowns and used mardel "maracyn 2 " it was a fw treatment but did the trick (same Symptoms. and i coudnt find any SW meds and needed it ASAP). total QT time was a month. i also restored the rock back to dispay after another month, and a few water changes. all i used was a 10g , ac hob filter and heater and a rock i pulled from the display.

The fungis my clowns showed was a white cotton ball looking thing. ate their gills and fins a little. no signs since. My advice is that if you go thru all the trouble to set up a QT tank DONT RUSH it. make sure their all good before removing.

naesco · #7 09-25-2009, 11:35 PM

Marycin 2 is for bacteria infections

MarOxy is for fungal and bacterial infections and you only use it for a few days.

""Safe, stable and non-staining MarOxy treats fungal, as well as bacterial diseases such as clamped fins, swollen eyes, and patchy coloration. Use of a hospital tank is recommended. Active ingredient: stabilized chlorine oxides. 1/2 teaspoon per 10 gallons daily, for no more than 5 days. 1 oz. treats 25 gallons for 5 days. For fresh and saltwater.""