Warning to all those who don't QT

Rpetersen · #1 02-15-2020, 04:59 PM

We need to know the source of these problems so we can help to resolve them.

I'm concerned with trends these days to not be transparent and honest. I get it - we don't want any cognitive dissonance / beef with our LFS - but at the same time, we need this information.

crimper · #2 02-16-2020, 05:42 PM

Does anybody know what meds are banned? I know that insecticides like Bayer Complete is banned. This is helpful in treating AEFW. But never heard about fish medications being banned.

Is there any article or paper about this?

smokinreefer · #3 02-16-2020, 05:50 PM

Fwiw, i was told by LFS anything labelled as "medicaton" was banned in Canada.

GreenSpottedPuffer · #4 02-18-2020, 06:08 PM

I don't know what is banned but I have noticed many websites have nothing under medications anymore.

I have been doing the tank transfer method and so far the puffer is alive and doing really well. It's only been 4 days since I last saw spots so it's too soon to say but hopefully he survives. I have cupramine ready in case he shows any signs of distress again.

Nate · #5 02-19-2020, 12:33 AM

Everything is banned. All The antibiotics, any of the parasite meds like prazipro and cupramine,. Even herbtana and melafix pimafix were taken off the shelves.

It was an expensive month when they banned everything . Bought a stockpile

kyl · #6 02-19-2020, 02:28 AM

www.humble.fish for some alternatives, diy copper and hybrid TTM.

GreenSpottedPuffer · #7 02-19-2020, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by kyl

www.humble.fish for some alternatives, diy copper and hybrid TTM.

This is where I got the idea to try a TTM. My expectation was that it will at least give him some relief and keep him alive which it has so far. I am now hoping it will actually work to get rid of the velvet all together. If it's successful, I should know in another week or so.

hojoos · #8 03-02-2020, 08:59 PM

yes QTìng is crucial if you love your fish . Luckily I have all but 2 fish I want and those fish are rarely available so I have no temptations to add new fish . But plan in advance , never impulse buy(REALLY NEVER) and leave the fish in QT for 3-4 months if possible . I have has some fish going on 15 years now so would be devastating to kill them by adding a new fish . But good luck saving your Puff