Dr. Reef's Quarantined Chromis?

Dr. Reef · 2024-10-24T21:37:21-0400

Also like to point out, Its not that we are not confident about our protocol, its internal uronema that is near impossible to detect. Fish can be heathly for months in our tanks and then once you ship it and stress of shipping and acclimation happens, uronema shows up. This is why we recommend observation for 7-10 days.
Anthias on the other hand now we have an excellent source and we are 99.9% sure no uronema. Chromis if they are African again 99% sure if other region 50/50

jmcdona6 · 2024-10-24T21:37:29-0400

cdnco2004 said:
I would not say its present in *MOST* tanks but it is in a lot. That said you can rid your tank of Urenoma. There are a number of treatments now that can do it even in reef tanks. I have had success in treating both Chromis Athinas with active Urenoma that had developed the ulcers.

Could you share? I'm aware of reef safe ways to help affected fish overcome but I'm not aware of any reef safe method that eliminates it from the tank. Not doubting, interested.

Dr. Reef · 2024-10-24T21:43:48-0400

dangles said:
I'm *considering* getting a group of blue/green chromis for my tank. I understand there's a higher-than-average risk for uronema with them. Does anybody have personal experience with Dr. Reef's quarantined chromis? There's a disclaimer that despite their quarantine process, "sometimes" they show signs of uronema from shipping stress. I understand the process isn't 100% effective, but I'm curious how common it is with his quarantined chromis vs other sources. Are there any other reputable sources of quarantined chromis? Or even captive bred (I don't think I've heard of this yet)?

If it comes down to "rolling the dice" with LFS I'll just pass

*edit*

I'm asking about experiences with Dr. Reef's chromis specifically. I already know he has a really good reputation in general.

PM me your info, I will ship you some chromis for free. They will be African and will be Large. if that fits your needs.
Then you can write a review here how it went. (good or bad)

Genvid · 2024-10-24T21:49:11-0400

I bought nine chromis from Dr. Reef, seven arrived alive, I needed seven. They became fat in two years, they don't fight, they walk like rockets around the aquarium, all my fish are from Dr. Reef.

Dr. Reef · 2024-10-24T21:50:06-0400

Genvid said:
I bought nine chromis from Dr. Reef, seven arrived alive, I needed seven. They became fat in two years, they don't fight, they walk like rockets around the aquarium, all my fish are from Dr. Reef.

how long ago was that and were they 2-3"

Genvid · 2024-10-24T21:58:41-0400

no the order was in 2021.

Dr. Reef · 2024-10-24T22:00:42-0400

glad they worked out for you, although I am quite sure they were not the source we have now as that source is only 5-7 months old.

UMALUM · 2024-10-24T22:04:49-0400

Dr. Reef said:
PM me your info, I will ship you some chromis for free. They will be African and will be Large. if that fits your needs.
Then you can write a review here how it went. (good or bad)

Christmas in October! Think I'm gonna start a dr reef copperband thread and see what happens?

Ryan Souza · 2024-10-24T22:05:41-0400

Recieved 8 blue green chromis from dr reef yesterday, currently have them in observation, and all are eating and looking healthy. Time will tell if it shows up but so far so good.