mandarin goby's and copper

[loopy]

are mandarin goby's sensative to copper. I want to put him in my qt tank, but there is copper in there. I don't have much time here....the question never hit my until I was on my way home with him....so if I don't get some clue soon, he'll go into the main tank. Thanks.:yes:

 

[lizzard]

Add him right into your main tank. They are very sensitive to the medications that are used for treating regular fish.

 

[loopy]

thanks Lizzard, just in time too, you are amazing!

 

[vtecbro007]

i dont no i have mine in copper no signs

 

[lizzard]

I’ve heard about a couple of medicated products that might be safe for use with the mandarin fish but I still wouldn’t risk it. A much safer treatment would be hyposalinity. I would keep a close eye on him copper is not safe. Good luck

 

[loopy]

no no, the fish isn't sick, I just wanted to start him in the qt, he's fine.......ha, so far. Not asking if I could put him in the copper infested tank cuz he's sick, asking as it was where I had planned to put him first.wasn't sure if he was okay with copper, so that's why I asked.

 

[lizzard]

Yes Loopy I know your fish isn’t ill. vtecbro007 has a mandarin in a qt tank with copper.

 

[loopy]

Thanks Lizzard