I have had a Tomoni Tang and Leartail Anthias in QT. During QT, they both were treated with Prazipro (2 doses 7 days apart, 1 dose at end of Cupramine period), Metroplex (14 days in food with Focus, Vitality, and Selcon), and Cupramine for 30 days. The Tang exhibited lateral line disease when he went into QT. This fully cleared with vitamin rich foods and increase of salinity. The Tang also twitched and darted frequently. The Anthias had internal parasites with white stringing poop. During the last week of Cupramine, I noticed more twitching from the Tang and some scratching from the Anthias. I administered 1 additional dose of Prazipro.
Both fish look good, eating well, and pooping normally.
I did an 80% water change, added carbon, and have been observing the fish behavior. The Anthias is behaving normally. The Tang is darting around the tank and still twitching the dorsal fin occasionally. Unsure if I should move them to the DT after the week. May still be to early to tell, but concerned about potential of resistant flukes or something worse. Most importantly, not gambling with the DT.
Options I have read about include fresh water dips. Not sure how to do the properly. Any instruction would be helpful. Before I do that, I want to be sure it is necessary. I’ll post a video of the Tang. Maybe this is normal. It is only a small 12 gallon tank, not suitable for Tangs.
Appreciate the suggestions.
Both fish look good, eating well, and pooping normally.
I did an 80% water change, added carbon, and have been observing the fish behavior. The Anthias is behaving normally. The Tang is darting around the tank and still twitching the dorsal fin occasionally. Unsure if I should move them to the DT after the week. May still be to early to tell, but concerned about potential of resistant flukes or something worse. Most importantly, not gambling with the DT.
Options I have read about include fresh water dips. Not sure how to do the properly. Any instruction would be helpful. Before I do that, I want to be sure it is necessary. I’ll post a video of the Tang. Maybe this is normal. It is only a small 12 gallon tank, not suitable for Tangs.
Appreciate the suggestions.