Tiffany's 400G build thread

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siptang

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I had success with formalin before. I used quick cure which has formalin blue combination in concentrated form.
Sorry that you have to go through this Tiff... hopefully all will go through.
 

spanko

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The cloudy eye part sounds like a bacterial infection. To treat set up a QT with water at 1.011-1.012 Sg. Here are some instructions from anther site.
"In the quarantine tank, reduce the salinity to 1.011 to 1.012. I have found antibiotics in-effective in full strength seawater. Remove the infected fish to the quarantine tank. Don't worry about the difference of the salinity, as I have not found any problem with any fish making the transition to this low of a salinity. Mardel's Maracyn Plus (Sulfadimidine [aka. Sulfamethazine], Trimethoprin), or Triple Sulfa (Sulfadiazine, Sulfamethazine, Sulfamerazine). The medication must be double the dose of what is recommended on the package for freshwater fish. Add the double dose of antibiotic every day for 3 days, and then do a near complete water change with the new water being the same salinity (1.011 to 1.012). Treat again for 3 days, with a near complete water change after every 3 treatments. Usually after 5 days of treatment you should notice that the infection has shown some improvement, and in some cases it may look completely normal. I recommend that you continue treating for at least 7 to10 treatments, or 2 days past after the fish no longer shows any sign of infection.
After completing the treatments, do a near complete water change. During the next two days, slowly increase the salinity to that of your display tank. I have noticed some unexpected fish loss (mostly with Angelfish) a few days after the fish were returned to full strength seawater when a slow acclamation process was not observed. Keep an eye on the fish for the next few days making sure no re-infection occurs, then return the fish to your display tank."
 

kiefers

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I know this site!! Lol
Hypo and treating with the antibiotic has proven effective.
*smiling at the teacha*
 

tiffanyk

Member
thank you guys! I've been using Mardels maracyn. I didnt know about having to double the dose or lower salinity. Thank you for the information. My CT still only has one clowdy eye but it seems to be clearing up. I hate to report this but I did lose my Dogface. He seemed to look like I poored bleach on him with really clowdy eyes. This really broke my heart..
 

tiffanyk

Member
So will I still have an infection in my DT? I have 3 fish still in there that are not experiencing any symptoms. Should I put them in QT as well? Or only if they are showing signs?
 

tirtza

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oh no! I'm so sorry for the loss of 'The Dog' :(
I wish I was more experienced and able to offer some sort of advice. The most I can offer is my deepest sympathies and support. Keep your head up, I'm positive that you and your fish will make it through this! Any time you need to vent or need a 'cyber shoulder' to cry on I'm here for ya.
 

spanko

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Normally the cloudy eye thing if it is a bacterial issue is the result of some type of trauma. Scarped against a rock, had a tussle with another fish etc and got the infection from that. Not a water borne illness. your DT should be okay. That is with the cloudy eye issue, don't know about the other issue you were having.
 

kiefers

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Quote:
Originally Posted by spanko http:///t/388213/tiffanys-400g-build-thread/460#post_3466776
Hey Kief, havin fun in the sun are ya???
having a good time. Going to disney tomorrow and staying for a week then coming back to Dads house for a day. Wife went to a coral store here and found a 5 inch rock covered in blue tubbs for 10 bucks. She said the corals were very healthy. They had a HUGE elegance for 50 dollars. I didn't go, was sleeping. Lol
Will go later today and take a peak.
So sorry to read about your loss Tiff. I hope you get the critters healthy again. Will be following closely.
 

muse1

Member
Awe that sucks about for puffer, we lost our few months ago. So I know how it feels. Hope the rest get better soon
 

tiffanyk

Member
thanks guys! Kiefers you suck! lol im j/k
Okay so I doubled the dose and brought the salinity down. Today I did an almost total water change on CT's tank. I was able to get a few good pics so here ya go. I wanna just hug him and tell him its okay. Poor baby!
Mind you his cloudy eye is clearing up. I can actually start to see his eye ball. The wounds on his sides are very new. I just noticed them this morning.
 

tiffanyk

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Quote:
Originally Posted by spanko http:///t/388213/tiffanys-400g-build-thread/460#post_3466811
Normally the cloudy eye thing if it is a bacterial issue is the result of some type of trauma. Scarped against a rock, had a tussle with another fish etc and got the infection from that. Not a water borne illness. your DT should be okay. That is with the cloudy eye issue, don't know about the other issue you were having.
I have no idea what its from or even what it is.
 

tiffanyk

Member
Quote:
Originally Posted by tirtza http:///t/388213/tiffanys-400g-build-thread/460#post_3466794
oh no! I'm so sorry for the loss of 'The Dog' :(
I wish I was more experienced and able to offer some sort of advice. The most I can offer is my deepest sympathies and support. Keep your head up, I'm positive that you and your fish will make it through this! Any time you need to vent or need a 'cyber shoulder' to cry on I'm here for ya.
Thank you very much! It means a lot..
 

kiefers

Active Member
thank god Snow White is better looking than that imposter!!! Lol....
Yip...... the happst place. Me and the Paiden got our Mickey ears ready!!! Lol
 

kiefers

Active Member
thank god Snow White is better looking than that imposter!!! Lol....
Yip...... the happst place. Me and the Paiden got our Mickey ears ready!!! Lol
 

kiefers

Active Member
just got home from this coral shop...... oh my god the selection was amazing!! They had a blue puffer! 3 in a half inches long. Great corals and good prices too. Devils hand Leather that was ginormous!
Sorry to highjack Tiff..... now back to our regular scheduled programming.
 

tiffanyk

Member
CT's eye is looking a lot better and the wounds on his side seems to be healing a bit. I really hope he recovers
 
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