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So, from that thread I read, seemed the fish where not killed by it directly, and if they where it took time. So finish the Copper? Then move onto another treatment?
I've helped others a few times with this now. Sometimes it goes away following Kanaplex + Metroplex treatment; sometimes it just goes away on its own. Once I get setup at my new location, I hope to encounter it while treating a fish with copper and get a scrape that I can scope ID.
What about the medicated food I bought?
My Naso seem to be breathing heavily what does that mean, could this be normal? I've seen him eat some.
Freshwater Dip: Provides temporary relief for Brooklynella, Flukes & "Black Ich", Marine Velvet disease (Amyloodinium); possibly even Ich & Uronema marinum (both unproven). Can be used to confirm the presence of Flukes.
How To Treat - Fill a bucket with RODI water, and use a heater to match the temperature to the water the fish is coming from. Aerate the water heavily for at least 30 minutes prior to doing the dip, then discontinue aeration while performing the dip. Fish aren’t overly pH sensitive for short durations like this, but you can squirt a little tank water into the dip just before the fish goes in to help bring it up.
Place the fish in the freshwater (FW) dip and observe closely. It is not unusual for them to freak out a little at first. Also, tangs are notorious for “playing dead” during a FW dip. The important thing is to watch their gills; they should be breathing heavily at all times during the dip. If breathing slows, it’s time to exit the dip. Dip the fish for no longer than 5 minutes. Multiple dips may be done, but it’s important to give your fish a day to recuperate in-between dips.
For flukes, use a dark (preferably black) bucket so you can see if tiny white worms fall out of the fish (especially out of the gills) at around the 3-4 minute mark. The worms will settle to the bottom, so you can use a flashlight to look for them there as well.
Pros - Provides temporary relief for a wide range of diseases in a chemical free environment. Can “buy you more time” until a proper treatment can be done.
These are pictures I took during a FW dip. This is what you should see if flukes are present.
Should I dip them all?