marine velvet

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

Very low survival rate. Marine velvet is like the black plague of sw fishkeeping. Many horror stories out there.

[lpsreefer]

he's been in qt for three days and it seem to be getting better. but it's still early
I did a 3 minute fresh water dip before transporting him in qt. he trust me a lot I don't need a net for him. he plays with my hand all the time. I've had him a while.

[Aquattro]

FW dips are almost useless. You really should treat it before putting it back in the main tank, as it may be a carrier, and reinfect your tank after you leave it for 8 weeks. I know, it sucks.
Treatment with either copper or chloroquine phosphate is best.

[lpsreefer]

I got him in copper treatment
I know the drill with a lot of parasites and stuff I've had to treat.
this is a first for velvet.

[Leah]

Marine velvet is not fun...and why Qting new livestock is worth the effort. Learned the hard way and it is heartbreaking...

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by mattjoly85

I got him in copper treatment
I know the drill with a lot of parasites and stuff I've had to treat.
this is a first for velvet.

Good. So 7 or 8 weeks on the main tank, and you should be good to restock.

[Skimmerking]

good luck man I lost pretty much my whole tank including several special fish. like a 10 yr old Kole tang

[lpsreefer]

After 19 days of having visible sign of marine velvet my trigger past away.
He was it copper treatment for the last 8 days.
He went out fighting but his one gill got to badly infected.
He well be missed.
Please qt all fish. I let it slip once and paid the ultimate price.