Velvet

[PeterEde]

It never rains just pours.

I think my chocolate goby has velvet. Cloudy eyes and very small specks over body.

The best treatment I have is polyp labs medic.
Has this worked on velvet for anyone?
I have zero hope of getting it to a qt.

Still eating and swimming as normal

No other fish looks affected. So far

 

[vetteguy53081]

It never rains just pours.

I think my chocolate goby has velvet. Cloudy eyes and very small specks over body.

The best treatment I have is polyp labs medic.
Has this worked on velvet for anyone?
I have zero hope of getting it to a qt.

No other fish looks affected. So far

I used this in
conjunction with Ruby rally pro and beat it but would not rely on this combo. Best is to quarantine and treat with Coppersafe or Copper Power at therapeutic level 2.25-2.5 For a FULL 30 days (do not interrupt this 30 day period) monitored by a reliable Copper Test kit such as Hanna Brand- No API brand. Also monitor Ammonia levels while in quarantine with a reliable test kit and add aeration during treatment using an air stone.
The display tank will have to be kept fishless (FALLOW) for 6-8 weeks to assure the existing parasites go through their life cycle without a host fish and die off

 

[PeterEde]

Managed a decent shot.
On more inspection could be ich. There are also some spots on my foxface

 

[PeterEde]

I used this in
conjunction with Ruby rally pro and beat it but would not rely on this combo. Best is to quarantine and treat with Coppersafe or Copper Power at therapeutic level 2.25-2.5 For a FULL 30 days (do not interrupt this 30 day period) monitored by a reliable Copper Test kit such as Hanna Brand- No API brand. Also monitor Ammonia levels while in quarantine with a reliable test kit and add aeration during treatment using an air stone.
The display tank will have to be kept fishless (FALLOW) for 6-8 weeks to assure the existing parasites go through their life cycle without a host fish and die off

The best I can get in Australia is medic. Nothing that is by prescription here.
Copper is not an option

 

[PeterEde]

Funny how no disease until putting a Tang in the tank.

 

[vetteguy53081]

The best I can get in Australia is medic. Nothing that is by prescription here.
No Copper option

There should be copper power in Australia and Cupramine which is a little more risky but if used precisely will work. There should also be aquasonic oodinex

 

[PeterEde]

Still requires a large QT I have not got

 

[Spare time]

Still requires a large QT I have not got

What about a bin? You can use a garbage bin or a plastic bin.

 

[PeterEde]

What about a bin? You can use a garbage bin or a plastic bin.

I didnt think of a bin. I'll get one tomorrow

 

[PeterEde]

Ok got 92lte bin
How long to dip in rodi

 

[PeterEde]

Ok I got oodonex and formalin malachite solution (can I use this on marine fish. Says freshwater on bottle)

 

[JonoH]

Ok I got oodonex and formalin malachite solution (can I use this on marine fish. Says freshwater on bottle)

I have some that has a guide on the bottle i can send you when i get home later (never used it myself though).

Otherwise there is a guide here -

What is the Best Way to Treat Diseased Marine Fish with Formalin?

Formaldehyde solution (Formalin) is effective at ridding fish of common parasitic protozoan infestations but must be used carefully. This is a safe method.

www.thesprucepets.com

You can get copper poweder off Amazon - https://www.amazon.com.au/Copper-Power-Endich-ACP0016B-Treatment/dp/B00BUFXFP6
(Its a US import so i guess you run the risk of it getting caught in customs?)

Good luck! I hope it works for you.

 

[JonoH]

Edit - if your near me, i have a small tank you could use also.

 

[PeterEde]

Edit - if your near me, i have a small tank you could use also.

Thanks mate
I go 80ltr bunnings tub and still got old tank. I'll use copper in the tub and clean water in the tank.

 

[PeterEde]

2 fish left to catch. All getting 3 min rodi dip.
Destroyed rock work‍

 

[vetteguy53081]

2 fish left to catch. All getting 3 min rodi dip.
Destroyed rock work‍

Its worth it

 

[JonoH]

2 fish left to catch. All getting 3 min rodi dip.
Destroyed rock work‍

I cannot catch my fish without taking out my rock, my blue tangs go right inside the rock and will not budge!

Its hearbreaking but necessary!

 

[PeterEde]

Should I add oodonex or vertonex or just ttm

 

[Spare time]

Should I add oodonex or vertonex or just ttm

TTM doesn't work for velvet

 

[PeterEde]

TTM doesn't work for velvet

It's been over 30 plus hours since I noticed and this morning all fish are alive in QT. Wouldn't velvet kill fish before now? 12-24 hours I read