JR-Tanked150 October 24, 2013 Share October 24, 2013 So I woke up this morning to the kids yelling something wrong with our lionfish. So went downstairs and looked and they were right, he has ick. Not sure how he got it, nothing has been really added to the tank in the last month, except some feeder fish. I'm thinking all this talk about ick and mv has jinxed us. Never had to deal with a fish disease before so this is new to us. (Don't you love hands on learning) I have been read about it. And looking for a some help. I did post a WTB tank. So if anyone can help me, with a tank or advice we would really appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpideyFish October 24, 2013 Share October 24, 2013 Sorry to hear that, this will help: http://wamas.org/forums/topic/41558-ichy-battle/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR-Tanked150 October 24, 2013 Author Share October 24, 2013 Well found out lionfish and copper don't work well together. So we got a tank, making saltwater, and with start the treatment tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM October 24, 2013 Share October 24, 2013 (edited) Can you get two tanks instead of one and do tank transfer method to get rid of the ich? I guess you'd still have to do 8 weeks fallow in the display, though. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1996525 Edited October 24, 2013 by AlanM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trockafella October 24, 2013 Share October 24, 2013 Why not just leave it be and feed it good high quality food. Why add the extra stress? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime October 24, 2013 Share October 24, 2013 Why not just leave it be and feed it good high quality food. Why add the extra stress? +1 to "it" clown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trockafella October 24, 2013 Share October 24, 2013 +1 to "it" clown His name is Pennywise.. Remeber it or he will haunt you.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR-Tanked150 October 24, 2013 Author Share October 24, 2013 Ok beginner question. The tank has to go fallow for 8 weeks, how long does your fish have to be qt. Why not just leave it be and feed it good high quality food. Why add the extra stress? And I'm buying food food at the meeting, high quality food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman12s October 24, 2013 Share October 24, 2013 His name is Pennywise.. Remeber it or he will haunt you.. Ha... "It" "Pennywise"....LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zygote2k October 25, 2013 Share October 25, 2013 I like the part where he floats by the window. It's better in the book though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallreef October 25, 2013 Share October 25, 2013 Ok beginner question. The tank has to go fallow for 8 weeks, how long does your fish have to be qt. And I'm buying food food at the meeting, high quality food. There should be no fish in the tank for that 8 weeks, but you need to keep the fish in QT for as long as it takes...if its still not 100% in 8 weeks, keep watching... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM October 25, 2013 Share October 25, 2013 Tank transfer supposedly takes only 2 weeks, no copper or prazi or anything. Just takes advantage of the timing of the ich parasite life cycle. Can't rush tank fallow period, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR-Tanked150 October 25, 2013 Author Share October 25, 2013 I'm not worried about the fallow period, the lionfish was the only fish in it. I have two tanks one I will treat will copper and the other no med's. I wasn't sure how long to treat a lionfish with copper before I moved him the the next tank. We are using cupramine for treatment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattiejay6 October 25, 2013 Share October 25, 2013 If you are using cupramine to treat make sure you have a good copper test kit to read it. To make it easier on the lionfish I would ease him into the copper treatment. Start with 1/4 the recommended dose for your tank size. Up it a little everyday until you reach your therapeutic treatment level of .5. Should take 4 to 5 days if you are being cautious. The lionfish should remain in the copper for 4 weeks AFTER the last sign of ich. Get an sea chem ammonia badge to stick in the tank to watch for changes. Copper will mess with regular ammonia tests. Try to avoid water changes until you need to do it. Be careful and just don't over feed during the treatment. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR-Tanked150 October 25, 2013 Author Share October 25, 2013 Ok I will try that, we got the water setup and the correct temp. then realize we didn't have any copper test, and I didn't want to put him in the water without being able to test for copper first. So I'm off the get copper test and an ammonia badge, after the kids go to school. Where's the best but to but one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallreef October 25, 2013 Share October 25, 2013 Also, if its possible, could get a picture of the lionfish? While they can get ich, their slime coat is usually thick and sloughs them off...I would really like to see if possible.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR-Tanked150 October 25, 2013 Author Share October 25, 2013 Ok here a picture I took yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattiejay6 October 25, 2013 Share October 25, 2013 I know quantum reefs has everything you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallreef October 25, 2013 Share October 25, 2013 Oh yeah...ugh...that's not great but its def. Not as bad as I've seen.. yeah hit up quantum... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR-Tanked150 October 29, 2013 Author Share October 29, 2013 Well our lionfish has been in qt for a couple of days, he is eating, but not happy. He follows you when you are in the room and just stares. I think he misses a bigger tank. So question for everyone, what does you qt tank look like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mattiejay6 October 29, 2013 Share October 29, 2013 I have a 20g High.. a heater.. a hob filter and some cheap lights.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR-Tanked150 October 29, 2013 Author Share October 29, 2013 Where do you buy the plastic grid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattiejay6 October 29, 2013 Share October 29, 2013 lowes.. its a light difuser... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mling October 30, 2013 Share October 30, 2013 Where do you buy the plastic grid? I have some to spare if you need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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