Fish in QT - Can i combine Copper Power with Prazipro

[1stMarineTankDude]

Hi folks!

I have two Black Ice Clowns and a Yellow Watchman Goby currently becoming friends in QT. They've been through multiple water changes now using Copper Power at the prescribed dose. Can i begin treating with Prazipro during the today's water change? Everything I read says Prazi is safe. However, all of you have done this more than myself and this is my first time walking these critters through QT.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Jekyl]

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[Spare time]

I've done it when I worked at an lfs and had no other option. Didn't seem to cause an issue.

 

[piranhaman00]

Yes, add aeration and be ready for bacterial bloom. Cheap UV would be beneficial in between prazi doses

 

[Jay Hemdal]

I try to avoid doing that with some more sensitive fishes, but it is usually ok with those.

The main reason for doing this is if the fish show signs of protozoans and flukes at the same time. Doing it as a short cut to quarantine isn’t a good reason as it circumvents the time frame for the process, which really should be 45+ days.

Jay

 

[vetteguy53081]

Hi folks!

I have two Black Ice Clowns and a Yellow Watchman Goby currently becoming friends in QT. They've been through multiple water changes now using Copper Power at the prescribed dose. Can i begin treating with Prazipro during the today's water change? Everything I read says Prazi is safe. However, all of you have done this more than myself and this is my first time walking these critters through QT.

Thanks in advance!

Prazi is tank safe. Im generally reluctant to combine both as Prazi has glycol while copper has binders. I would do Prazi after copper regimen is complete (30 days). Also increase oxygen with prazi which reduces O2.
They can be combined but realize the risks

 

[1stMarineTankDude]

I try to avoid doing that with some more sensitive fishes, but it is usually ok with those.

The main reason for doing this is if the fish show signs of protozoans and flukes at the same time. Doing it as a short cut to quarantine isn’t a good reason as it circumvents the time frame for the process, which really should be 45+ days.

Jay

Thanks. They have no signs of Flukes. Just looking to prevent anything I can prior to putting them in the display. It is a balancing act between my desire to see them in their home and delaying gratification to ensure no one is sick! From the feedback and some other sources I've read - My thinking is that I will utilize the Prazi after the Copper Power once they've moved into observation. All three appear to be thriving and while the Goby started on the shy side, he is actually up in the column looking to feed just like the clowns. So far, I've been feeding mysis shrimp, but look to start mixing it some dried pellets that will sink to the bottom for him. Anything you think I could be missing? or that I should ensure i take into account?