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Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 07/14/2005, 12:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 266
Posted By Emerald
Are you able to catch the fish and move it to a...

Are you able to catch the fish and move it to a hospital tank? Some antibiotics may be needed to save her.
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 07/09/2005, 12:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 266
Posted By Emerald
Its good to hear that she is off the sand,...

Its good to hear that she is off the sand, hopefully she will snap right out of this.

Amanda
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 07/09/2005, 12:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 266
Posted By Emerald
Hi Rich, I received your PM and am sorry to hear...

Hi Rich, I received your PM and am sorry to hear about this.
The arching of the body and the darkening concerns me and Im honestly not sure there is anything you can do for her.
Removing her...
Forum: Oklahoma Marine Aquarium Society (OMAS) 05/26/2005, 12:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 418
Posted By Emerald
Nate, why do you think it is brook or velvet? If...

Nate, why do you think it is brook or velvet? If they have no outward appearance of parasites, it is likely an internal affliction. Both of those diseases require different treatments, so you need...
Forum: Oklahoma Marine Aquarium Society (OMAS) 04/28/2005, 08:19 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 666
Posted By Emerald
Silly Marc, Ill be back to visit.. I promise! ...

Silly Marc, Ill be back to visit.. I promise!

Thanks everyone for all of the great info! I am coming back up on the 11th to look again. If we dont find something that weekend we may just rent...
Forum: Oklahoma Marine Aquarium Society (OMAS) 04/14/2005, 11:04 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 666
Posted By Emerald
Hi Carl, the house hunting has gone really well. ...

Hi Carl, the house hunting has gone really well. There is a lot of property available right now, which makes things quite a bit easier. I will be going back up to look at houses again in May,...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 04/06/2005, 01:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 975
Posted By Emerald
There is also a medication called Diamox that...

There is also a medication called Diamox that should treat this if supersaturation is the affirmative cause. This would eliminate "repressurizing", but it is terribly hard to get.
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 04/05/2005, 12:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 975
Posted By Emerald
Thanks Brad. I am quite capable of using google,...

Thanks Brad. I am quite capable of using google, but was asking if you had anything specific. I have spent a good bit of time researching and treating popeye in various fish with various causes and...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 04/05/2005, 12:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 174
Posted By Emerald
There are several dozen components of saltwater...

There are several dozen components of saltwater besides pH, amm and salinity. Some of them you cant even test for. I would suggest checking your trates and trites to start with. If those are all...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 04/04/2005, 05:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 174
Posted By Emerald
It is most likely lymphocycstis and may be due to...

It is most likely lymphocycstis and may be due to water quality. Start doing water changes and see if it improves.

If it does not and continues to grow, I would suggest isolation and treatment...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 04/04/2005, 05:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 975
Posted By Emerald
Supersaturation and popeye? Have you some...

Supersaturation and popeye? Have you some references pertaining to the subject KingDiamond??

If there was no bacterial infection, then poor water quality was the likely cause. Double up on water...
Forum: Oklahoma Marine Aquarium Society (OMAS) 03/27/2005, 06:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 372
Posted By Emerald
One of the guys in my Dallas club has a couple...

One of the guys in my Dallas club has a couple pallets in his garage for sale. If some of you guys need some sand, I could bring it up with me in the next few weeks. We havent moved yet, but my...
Forum: Advanced Topics 02/21/2005, 11:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 146
Posted By Emerald
Urchin stings/ Jamaica

Hi Dr. Ron,

My Mom was in Jamaica recently and treaded on some urchins in shallow water. It has been two weeks and she is still finding spines stuck in her feet and infection is setting in. She...
Forum: Oklahoma Marine Aquarium Society (OMAS) 02/17/2005, 02:29 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 666
Posted By Emerald
Thanks Lana and Travis! That was a ton of info...

Thanks Lana and Travis! That was a ton of info Travis, thanks for typing it all out for me! I will be up in the area next week looking for a temporary apartment for Doug. Im looking forward to...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 02/14/2005, 12:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 163
Posted By Emerald
You may also want to look into Brooklynellosis as...

You may also want to look into Brooklynellosis as a diagnosis. The treatment would be different for this, so be as sure as you can about diagnosis.
Here's some info:...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 02/14/2005, 12:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 264
Posted By Emerald
Huh? Since when? Do you have some references...

Huh? Since when? Do you have some references for this?

True fungus is not really that common in marine fish, and some common anti-fungals are quite harsh. I think consideration should be taken...
Forum: Oklahoma Marine Aquarium Society (OMAS) 02/12/2005, 02:08 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 666
Posted By Emerald
I know! I have some interesting thoughts about...

I know! I have some interesting thoughts about that though.... if all the house stuff goes as planned there will be an inwall waiting for all my inhabitants! If that works out, Ill be emailing you...
Forum: Oklahoma Marine Aquarium Society (OMAS) 02/12/2005, 12:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 666
Posted By Emerald
Hahaha! I am in Sherman, boy it is a small...

Hahaha! I am in Sherman, boy it is a small world!
My husband is much more familiar with the area than I am. He has been working up there for his current company about 50% of the last two years. ...
Forum: Oklahoma Marine Aquarium Society (OMAS) 02/11/2005, 07:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 666
Posted By Emerald
Thanks guys! Is Union just the name of the...

Thanks guys! Is Union just the name of the school district and not a town? I keep hearing a lot about BA and Jenks, so I will be sure to have a good look around there. The name and number of RE...
Forum: Oklahoma Marine Aquarium Society (OMAS) 02/11/2005, 10:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 323
Posted By Emerald
As far as I can tell it is the Tulsa area. You...

As far as I can tell it is the Tulsa area. You may want to send westernman98 a PM with the info. He is the club president and could probably announce Next Wave info at their next club meeting on...
Forum: Oklahoma Marine Aquarium Society (OMAS) 02/11/2005, 02:20 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 666
Posted By Emerald
Howdy OMAS - Im headed your way

Hi all, I have just found out that I will be moving to the Tulsa area in the upcoming months.
My name is Amanda and I am a very active member of DFWMAS currently. I look forward to meeting
some...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 02/06/2005, 02:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 396
Posted By Emerald
Well yes, sometimes healing can occur with...

Well yes, sometimes healing can occur with excellent water parameters. Its always great when something clears up without further treatment.

However, your statements are still incorrect and quite...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 02/06/2005, 12:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 396
Posted By Emerald
That is absolutely incorrect. Lower salinity...

That is absolutely incorrect. Lower salinity eases osmoregulation, this greatly reduces physical stress on the fish. Their blood salinity is about 1/3 of NSW, making hyposalinity a very ideal...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 02/05/2005, 11:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 185
Posted By Emerald
Hyposalinity will be your best method for...

Hyposalinity will be your best method for treatment. With daily water changes, you biofilter will eventually catch up. You may need to continue 2x per day water changes if the nitrates are still...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 02/05/2005, 11:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 396
Posted By Emerald
I would suggest treating the angel with...

I would suggest treating the angel with hyposalinity. This will take care of the ich and it will also minimize the bacteria in the infection. Any broad spectrum antibiotic should do, even Maracyn 2...
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