Sick Damsels

sepulatian

sepulatian

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Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/3246277
Thanks guys....I always have 10G's of ro/di made up.....I just changed out 3/4G of sw for 3/4G ro/di...I will work on more tomorrow night
Be gradual with it. If it takes longer then so be it, but it should not take longer than three days. Just don't do big changes at once. I am telling you that it is much better to pull out a few gallons of salt water and then dribble the fresh back in. Monitor the SG. It should drop to about .017 the first day, then the rest the second. Watch the PH with each addition of fresh water.
 
sepulatian

sepulatian

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Originally Posted by Shrimpy Brains
http:///forum/post/3246281
Yea, that's why I mentioned it. I was only changing out 1g at a time. I didn't realize that wasn't enough and it would take a lot more to bring it down!
I have done that. I realized some tricks along the way
 
meowzer

meowzer

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OK....BOY they sure looked bad this morning :( BUT I am at work, so nothing more I can do at the moment
 
ryancw01

ryancw01

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I don't think they are ever going to 'thrive' in a 10G after growing up in a 225G. I would assume it is very stressful being in that little tank now. I thought you were taking them back to the fish store or something? Trying to keep them in that little tank is going to be more trouble than it is worth I would think...Maybe they can go to the oklahoma aquarium too? New thread!!!
 
meowzer

meowzer

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Originally Posted by Ryancw01
http:///forum/post/3246412
I don't think they are ever going to 'thrive' in a 10G after growing up in a 225G. I would assume it is very stressful being in that little tank now. I thought you were taking them back to the fish store or something? Trying to keep them in that little tank is going to be more trouble than it is worth I would think...Maybe they can go to the oklahoma aquarium too? New thread!!!
LOL.....I was going to take them to the NOTSOLFS...only I am not going there for another 3 weeks :(
So are you saying I can't "cure" them?????
 
sepulatian

sepulatian

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Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/3246415
LOL.....I was going to take them to the NOTSOLFS...only I am not going there for another 3 weeks :(
So are you saying I can't "cure" them?????
They can be treated. Sure, the ten gallon isn't what they are used to but it looks as though you have hiding spots for them, so they should be comfortable. That tank will be fine for the duration of the treatment. Keep an eye out for ammonia spikes and fighting.
 
lil.guppy

lil.guppy

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wow close ups of the little demons sure is disturbing

You know as a fish lover myself you always get those little evil fish that you cant stand and you want them to die or catch them.
So you eventually catch them or they do die and you actually have a little tug at your heart.
So I would say do hypo and save the little devils oops I mean damsels
 
meowzer

meowzer

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Originally Posted by lil.guppy
http:///forum/post/3246729
wow close ups of the little demons sure is disturbing

You know as a fish lover myself you always get those little evil fish that you cant stand and you want them to die or catch them.
So you eventually catch them or they do die and you actually have a little tug at your heart.
So I would say do hypo and save the little devils oops I mean damsels

GUP...I even tried to harpoon them
...then felt guilty

sg is down to 1.018
 
lil.guppy

lil.guppy

Active Member
Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/3246751
GUP...I even tried to harpoon them
...then felt guilty

sg is down to 1.018
I got so mad at my damsel I through him out in the yard for the neighborhood cats. Then felt bad....went looking for him...put him in a jar until I could find him a home
 
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saxman

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meowzer,
you can take a fish straight to hypo with no problems. it's raising the SG that has to be done slowly to keep the fish from dehydrating due to osmotic shock.
 
meowzer

meowzer

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Originally Posted by saxman
http:///forum/post/3247073
meowzer,
you can take a fish straight to hypo with no problems. it's raising the SG that has to be done slowly to keep the fish from dehydrating due to osmotic shock.
OH...OK....When I get home tonight, I will finish the job
1.009 RIGHT...
 
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saxman

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yeppers...what you have to keep an eye on is your pH, as it will be low, but 7.8 for hypo is an OK value.
 
meowzer

meowzer

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SG 1.010
PH 8.4 I tested with 2 different kits just to be sure
do I need to lower it that extra .01 to 1.009, or is it good as is?
 
sepulatian

sepulatian

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Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/3247260
SG 1.010
PH 8.4 I tested with 2 different kits just to be sure
do I need to lower it that extra .01 to 1.009, or is it good as is?
Yes, bring it to 1.009 and hold it there. Check it twice a day and top off as needed.
 
sepulatian

sepulatian

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Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/3247375
OK, will do....and then I just wait 3-4 weeks

Yes, start counting the four weeks after the last ich spot is gone. It isn't as bad as it sounds. I have done it many times. Water quality and remembering to check the SG are the biggest concerns.
 
meowzer

meowzer

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Originally Posted by sepulatian
http:///forum/post/3247393
Yes, start counting the four weeks after the last ich spot is gone. It isn't as bad as it sounds. I have done it many times. Water quality and remembering to check the SG are the biggest concerns.
LOl...I have read soooo many ich and hypo threads, but actually doing it....
They are still covered pretty good...sg is now 1.009...:)
 
meowzer

meowzer

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Do fish with ich generally get worse before they get better? They sure looked BAD this morning, and for the first time ever were not interested in food....
 
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