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Forum: New to the Hobby 02/20/2007, 09:19 AM
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Posted By SAT
The move probably will probably induce a small...

The move probably will probably induce a small cycle no matter what you do. I suggest keeping a good supply of water on hand for changes in the first week or so. Monitor closely for ammonia during...
Forum: Reef Discussion 02/19/2007, 06:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 222
Posted By SAT
It smells like Brook. Here's a link that may...

It smells like Brook. Here's a link that may help:
http://www.petsforum.com/personal/trevor-jones/brooklynella.html
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 04/08/2006, 05:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 155
Posted By SAT
Most commonly a single popped eye is caused by...

Most commonly a single popped eye is caused by physical trauma, the fish equivalent of a black eye. Assuming otherwise good conditions, the fish should heal on his own within a week or two. If it...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 04/08/2006, 05:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 399
Posted By SAT
Here's a good reference: ...

Here's a good reference:
http://www.petsforum.com/personal/trevor-jones/freshwaterdips.html
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 04/08/2006, 05:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 195
Posted By SAT
Pigment spots due to contact with corals are...

Pigment spots due to contact with corals are fairly common. Assuming that's what it is, it no cause for alarm.
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 04/07/2006, 09:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 138
Posted By SAT
Looks like you have explored the diet aspect...

Looks like you have explored the diet aspect pretty well. The other likely possiblity is he has intestinal parasites. This is particularly likely if he was wild caught.

I suggest trying...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 04/07/2006, 09:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 249
Posted By SAT
Assuming good diet, pristine water conditions,...

Assuming good diet, pristine water conditions, and no more aggression, the wounds will probably heal to the extent that they can by themselves. If you see signs of infection, carefully moving the...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 04/07/2006, 09:27 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 118
Posted By SAT
Keeping them in hypo is probably the right move. ...

Keeping them in hypo is probably the right move. Cloudy eyes are a common side effect of Ich, indicating a secondary bacterial infection. Most likely it will clear up as the parasites drop off. ...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 04/06/2006, 06:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 222
Posted By SAT
To start with, here's a couple of articles on...

To start with, here's a couple of articles on quarantine tanks that may be useful:
http://www.petsforum.com/personal/trevor-jones/quarantinetanks.html...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 04/06/2006, 08:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 195
Posted By SAT
Hard to tell. Do you have an anemone or some...

Hard to tell. Do you have an anemone or some sort of coral that the clownfish touches? If so, they are probably just pigment spots.

If you conclude that they are parasites, the best treatment is...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 04/06/2006, 08:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 222
Posted By SAT
Well, it's almost certainly not fungus (external...

Well, it's almost certainly not fungus (external fungal infections are rare to non-existent in saltwater). Worms are somewhat unlikely, although possible, particularly if was recently wild caught. ...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 04/06/2006, 08:31 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,348
Posted By SAT
It's been less than a week since you started...

It's been less than a week since you started treatment, right? Give it a few more days and hopefully you will see more improvement. Concentrate on water quality and keep the antibiotic treatment...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 04/05/2006, 05:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 307
Posted By SAT
I'm having some difficulty with the "all or...

I'm having some difficulty with the "all or nothing" assertion also. This theory fails to explain a lot of observed phenomena. For instance, it should be impossible for fish and Ich to coexist in a...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 04/05/2006, 05:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 141
Posted By SAT
michael slater, [welcome] The short...

michael slater,

[welcome]

The short answer is there is no "easy button" for marine Ich, particularly in a reef. The standard protocol for eradiating it is to remove the fish and treat them...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 04/05/2006, 05:04 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,348
Posted By SAT
The most common cause of fin rot is a bacterial...

The most common cause of fin rot is a bacterial infection fostered by poor water quality. Wastes or toxins in the water irritate the skin, creating an opening, and may also feed the bacteria. Once...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 04/05/2006, 04:54 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,348
Posted By SAT
The most common bacterial infections can only...

The most common bacterial infections can only exist if the fish has been weakened (due to transport, for instance) or if the water quality is substandard. There are exceptions, of course. However,...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 04/04/2006, 11:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 181
Posted By SAT
[ich] The standard protocol is to remove the...

[ich]

The standard protocol is to remove the fish to a treatment tank, use hypo or copper there, and let the display tank remain free of fish for 6-8 weeks.

Hypo is not normally recommended for...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 04/04/2006, 11:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 288
Posted By SAT
Re: Looks like cotton on tangs pectoral fin?

Does it look kind of like cauliflower? If so, it's likely to be Lymphocystis. That's a viral disease, sort of like warts. There's no treatment other than surgery (not recommended), but it's rarely...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 04/04/2006, 11:08 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,348
Posted By SAT
Tangs really aren't the easy fish that people...

Tangs really aren't the easy fish that people want them to be... but let's face it, they are great show fish in a large tank.

Speaking of which, a 46G reef is a bit small for a tang. It's OK...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 04/04/2006, 11:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 307
Posted By SAT
That experience is fairly common: when Ich is...

That experience is fairly common: when Ich is introduced it kills the weakest or least resistant fish, some get it but their immune system kicks in before they die, and some are already resistant. ...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 04/04/2006, 10:41 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,348
Posted By SAT
Well, Ich doesn't just appear out of the air......

Well, Ich doesn't just appear out of the air... if the fish had it when you put it into quarantine then it had it before then also, and had an opportunity to contaminate the main tank if he was in...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 04/04/2006, 05:43 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,348
Posted By SAT
It looks like you two are helping each other...

It looks like you two are helping each other along just fine. Glad to hear the tang is looking better. :)

For a biofilter, I like sponge filters. They only cost a few bucks, assuming you have a...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 04/04/2006, 09:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 189
Posted By SAT
You should allow 6-8 weeks in hypo to be sure...

You should allow 6-8 weeks in hypo to be sure both the fish and the treatment tank are free of the parasites.
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 04/04/2006, 08:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 347
Posted By SAT
Formalin is not a recognized treatment for marine...

Formalin is not a recognized treatment for marine Ich. I have no data on whether formalin added to the tank water for an extended period will cure marine ich. It will, however, kill many inverts...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 04/04/2006, 08:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 222
Posted By SAT
Sorry to hear that. :( The good news is none of...

Sorry to hear that. :( The good news is none of your inverts can sustain those diseases.
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