New Wrasse in QT with a new spot

[Frtdrmrose7]

I just got this Red Fin Fairy Wrasse (new from LFS)into QT and was getting ready to start the meds and I saw this. This is not a typical ich looking spot and it is not raised either. Any ideas? Should I start copper or do GC first?

 

[Frtdrmrose7]

@4FordFamily @HotRocks @Humblefish

 

[Big G]

Sometimes wrasses shed/scrap off scales. A bath in methylene blue or Ruby Reef Rally usually helps. You can also add feeding with Metro + Focus to insure internal infections if any are addressed if needed.

 

[HotRocks]

I would keep an eye on the spot to see what it does. GC can lower appetite but usually will not. I always get them through copper first and then move to GC post copper.

 

[Humblefish]

As mentioned above, a 30 minute Methylene Blue or 90 min Rally bath would probably be a good idea. But other than that I would just keep an eye on it.

 

[4FordFamily]

Could just be an injury too. I agree with previous advice.

 

[Frtdrmrose7]

I have found two other spots on the same side that are not white in color but obviously a small defect. He has started a flashing type maneuver on that side and shaking his body. I don’t believe it is ich but rather flukes. I’m going to start with GC tonight in the tank. Btw he is still eating like a pig. I did see him poop and it was white but not stringy, either way I have Metro for that.

 

[Frtdrmrose7]

As mentioned above, a 30 minute Methylene Blue or 90 min Rally bath would probably be a good idea. But other than that I would just keep an eye on it.

I’m going to get some Methylene blue tomorrow

 

[Reefahholic]

Sounds like a good plan. Good luck with him.

 

[Frtdrmrose7]

12 hours after introduction and the first dose of GC, the Red Fin Fairy and Yellow and Purple Wrasse are out swimming and had a nice bowl of mysis for breakfast which they both sucked down pretty quick! Keeping my fingers crossed!!

 

[RMS18]

12 hours after introduction and the first dose of GC, the Red Fin Fairy and Yellow and Purple Wrasse are out swimming and had a nice bowl of mysis for breakfast which they both sucked down pretty quick! Keeping my fingers crossed!!

Nice Yellow and Purple Wrasse! Glad to hear there is some improvement. IMO there isn't anything better than "that" first morning after a medication kicks in and the fish eats and is out swimming like they are living their best life. Great feeling.

 

[Frtdrmrose7]

Ok, I’ve read a few posts about GC and dosing, is it best with Wrasses to follow the directions and do a second dose at 48 hours or wait until day 5? If I should wait until day 5 should I run carbon and do a WC at 48 hours with the first dose? I have another 24 hours until I hit the 48 hour mark with the first dose. Both fish are swimming and eating well and doing great now.

@HotRocks @4FordFamily @Humblefish

 

[4FordFamily]

Ok, I’ve read a few posts about GC and dosing, is it best with Wrasses to follow the directions and do a second dose at 48 hours or wait until day 5? If I should wait until day 5 should I run carbon and do a WC at 48 hours with the first dose? I have another 24 hours until I hit the 48 hour mark with the first dose. Both fish are swimming and eating well and doing great now.

@HotRocks @4FordFamily @Humblefish

I do 5-6 days apart and 25% WC sometime inbeteeen.

 

[RMS18]

Ever think about soaking the food in GC to treat internal parasites/worms?

 

[Frtdrmrose7]

Ever think about soaking the food in GC to treat internal parasites/worms?

Yes, I just have to get the dosing amount per cube of frozen. I already have Focus and Garlic guard to help with the taste. The Red Fin had a normal looking poop today but yesterday it was white (not stringy). I will start that in between GC doses.

 

[rkpetersen]

12 hours after introduction and the first dose of GC, the Red Fin Fairy and Yellow and Purple Wrasse are out swimming and had a nice bowl of mysis for breakfast which they both sucked down pretty quick! Keeping my fingers crossed!!

I'm pulling for you! I just put an pintail wrasse in qt today and haven't yet decided whether to do GC or CP first. So far no lesions or behavioral clues. We'll see if it eats tomorrow.

If your fish won't eat the food with Focus/GC, they might go for Focus/Metro instead.

 

[Frtdrmrose7]

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Oh man, I'm pulling for you! I just put an pintail wrasse in qt today and haven't yet decided whether to do GC or CP first. So far no lesions or behavioral clues. We'll see if it eats tomorrow.

The yellow and purple wrasse went into the QT like a champ. The Red Fin looked half dead but I was able to get him to eat Mysis almost immediately. My Red Fin is very fragile it seems so I’m trying to be very careful with the meds.

 

[HotRocks]

Ok, I’ve read a few posts about GC and dosing, is it best with Wrasses to follow the directions and do a second dose at 48 hours or wait until day 5? If I should wait until day 5 should I run carbon and do a WC at 48 hours with the first dose? I have another 24 hours until I hit the 48 hour mark with the first dose. Both fish are swimming and eating well and doing great now.

@HotRocks @4FordFamily @Humblefish

I do initial dose. 25% WC at 48hrs. Follow up with second dose 6 days after initial dose.

 

[rkpetersen]

I do 5-6 days apart and 25% WC sometime inbeteeen.

+1

5 days apart and you're done with GC after a week. That's handy.

 

[Frtdrmrose7]

I do initial dose. 25% WC at 48hrs. Follow up with second dose 6 days after initial dose.

What about dosing for food to deal with any internal parasites? I have focus to bind and Garli Guard for taste.