Swimming into the powerheads is a typical "new tank" syndrome, but it could have been flukes in the gills
Never knew that behavior happens when in new tanks. I was thinking Velvet, but, the other clown would be dead by now.
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Swimming into the powerheads is a typical "new tank" syndrome, but it could have been flukes in the gills
Good gracious, 6-8 months in QT? I didn’t realize it was that long. I definitely don’t have the set up for that, or the electric bill. But I do understand it is very important.. my goal was to simply have 3 fish, ever, but I suppose I should’ve QT’d anyway.You should always QT.
I have a pair of Ocellaris in QT right now that I purchased about 1 month ago. Just observation; no treatment. They seem fine. But they will not make it to my main display until after the new year. I kept a puffer with ich in QT from October '17. he didn't make it to my DT until May.
Would so rather be safe than sorry.
one more shot, because it’s almost like she posed!
Good gracious, 6-8 months in QT? I didn’t realize it was that long. I definitely don’t have the set up for that, or the electric bill. But I do understand it is very important.. my goal was to simply have 3 fish, ever, but I suppose I should’ve QT’d anyway.
I’m assuming but want to make sure that the QT stank would have to be cycled like a regular display tank, and left running empty 24/7? Not a pop up event right before you get new fish? (I only do maybe once a year)Typically, you don't have to wait that long. I was building a new DT and waited so I could put the puffer in there. But typically, I'll observe in QT for 90 days... better safe than sorry.
I’m assuming but want to make sure that the QT stank would have to be cycled like a regular display tank, and left running empty 24/7? Not a pop up event right before you get new fish? (I only do maybe once a year)
Hate to hear that about the industry! I’ll start doing some research on Brooklynella. Thank you! Seeming to me like freshwater tanks is more my calling.The usual response to clownfish is to be actively looking for symptoms of Brooklynella. Early Brook can present like Ich or velvet. The problem is that velvet and bacterial infections are rampant in the industry. And they are not always showing the classical symptoms. More important than ever to QT everything "wet" going into your tank.
Your QT doesn't have to be a tank. In a pinch you can use a rubbermaid container. It's just harder to "watch" the fish in one of those containers. A hospital QT can be set up and used immediately using Dr. Tim's/Biospira soaked filter pads and soaked filter ceramic media. Also a good idea to use a foam bubble filter that has been soaked. Soak all of the pads, ceramic media, bubble foam in a bowl for at least a couple of hours. Pour the Dr. Tim's/Biospira into the QT tank after soaking. Add a Seachem Ammonia Alert Badge, heater and you are ready to help your fish in a hurry.I’m assuming but want to make sure that the QT stank would have to be cycled like a regular display tank, and left running empty 24/7? Not a pop up event right before you get new fish? (I only do maybe once a year)
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/brooklynella.247938/#post-2913287Hate to hear that about the industry! I’ll start doing some research on Brooklynella. Thank you! Seeming to me like freshwater tanks is more my calling.
Never knew that behavior happens when in new tanks. I was thinking Velvet, but, the other clown would be dead by now.
Both of mine (but the deceased male moreso) would “ride” the powerhead currents, swimming close and then floating back, swimming close... I thought this was playful! Now thinking this could’ve been the first warning.Often times when a fish is introduced to a new tank (clowns are notorious for it) they swim rapidly all over and in the current of a power head. Some people called it "new tank syndrome"
Idk if its proven, but I am not in any way saying that's the deal here. Theres obviously an issue.
Both of mine (but the deceased male moreso) would “ride” the powerhead currents, swimming close and then floating back, swimming close... I thought this was playful! Now thinking this could’ve been the first warning.
I’m agreeing with you, Humble gave me a great link for internal parasites and reference to check out, I’m looking for his suggested symptoms as well, but haven’t seen the tell tale sign of white poop yet.If prolonged, it's a tell tale sign of trouble getting oxygen, possibly velvet attacking the gills or flukes. Like I said, @Humblefish is the guy to listen to always.
Can intestinal parasites be fatal?
Both of mine (but the deceased male moreso) would “ride” the powerhead currents, swimming close and then floating back, swimming close... I thought this was playful! Now thinking this could’ve been the first warning.
Looking bleak, my friends.True internal parasites are flagellates (like velvet), and are a lot more virulent than intestinal worms (e.g. tapeworms, nematodes). Unexplained weight loss (or a pinched stomach) without seeing white stringy poop is actually a bad thing, because that's more likely a symptom of internal parasites. At least when you see the white stringy poo, you know you are more likely to be dealing with intestinal worms, and those are more treatable (with praziquantel or fenbendazole.)
Swimming into the flow of a powerhead is a classic symptom of velvet: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/velvet-amyloodinium-ocellatum.217570/
aLL PARASITES IF LEFT UNTREATED OR DISCOVERED TOO LATE CAN BE FATALCan intestinal parasites be fatal?