Emergency!!!

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  1. Kaianuanu

    Kaianuanu Peppermint Shrimp

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    My puffer has had this weird finrot thing where his fins have become puffy and white instead of clear. Whats should i do, i got some instant ocean brand lifeguard tablets which are supposed to heal parasites fungus bacterial infections and i think other stuff,but it didnt do anything, i think i might get some coppersafe, please i really need some guidance!!!
     
    Kaianuanu, Sep 17, 2009
    Kaianuanu, Sep 17, 2009
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  2. defdad

    defdad Fire Shrimp

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    You might want to provide more information like how long has it had this problem, how long ago did you start treatment, things like that. If possible you should also post a picture of your fish showing the problem as clearly as possible. Also you may want to add some info about your tank and your water parameters, etc. and maybe someone will be able to help you find out what caused the problem in the first place.

    I hope you find the help you need, Good luck.
     
    defdad, Sep 17, 2009
    defdad, Sep 17, 2009
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  3. Telgar

    Telgar Snowflake Eel

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    ok, borrowed this from the ASAP forum. please start here

    THE ASAP SUB-FORUM IS FOR EMERGENCY HELP AND TIME SENSITIVE SITUATIONS REGARDING LIVESTOCK AND YOUR IMMEDIATE AQUARIUM.
    Example: Do you think that my lighting being on too long is making my fish tired?
    Not really appropriately placed in the ASAP forum.
    Please use good judgement and be sure your question is placed in the appropriate place. It helps us, help you.
    Be patient: There are generally enough people on-line here at one time to help you with your problem.
    Also consider using 3reef's search engine. Your question may have already been asked and answered.
    SEARCH TOOL

    Let's get started.

    Unfortunately you have yourself getting ready to start an ASAP thread. Often times we are left feeling a tad helpless when we see a thread that simply says.
    "Help! My fish are dieing".

    Please fill out as much of the following info that you can. Not only will it help us help you, it's good stuff to know about your tank. And will aid in the future health of your tank and its inhabitants.....
    COPY/PASTE and fill in the blanks..... Just do your best

    Brief description of the problem.
    A picture(s) will also help.
    PARAMETERS (important)
    Temperature:
    PH:
    Ammonia:
    Nitrite:
    Nitrate:
    Salinity:
    dKH/KH/Alkalinity:
    Magnesium:
    Calcium:
    Phosphate:
    Test kits you own:
    Liquid or Strips:
    Brand Name:
    Are they Expired?:


    Tank size?
    Estimated total system?

    Reef, fish only or, freshwater?

    Current inhabitants? What and how many?
    Clean up crew?

    How long has your tank been set-up?

    Substrate.
    Type?
    Depth?

    Live rock?
    How much?
    Did you recently add some?

    Filtration.
    Type?
    Protein skimmer?
    Do you wet or dry skim?
    Maintenance schedule for filtration?
    Drilled tank/hang on back overflow?
    Sump/refugium. What's in it and how much?
    Macro? What kind?

    Lighting.
    Lighting type?
    Age of bulbs?

    Feeding
    What?
    How much?
    How often?

    Water change schedule.
    How much?
    How often?
    What salt brand?
    Water source?

    Additives/supplements used?

    Do you have a ground probe?
    What kind of flow does your tank have?

    Any additional info you would like to share.... Including anything different that you have done/not done.

    Let's get to the bottom of this. Any of the above info that is questionable to you is pertinent to keeping a happy/healthy tank/wallet.



    Reef parameters and recommended/desired levels.
    Salinity/specific gravity-1.025ppm or 35ppt
    temp.-78-82
    PH-8.1-8.3
    Ammonia/NH3-0 Should be undetectable
    Nitrite/NO2-0 Should be undetectable
    Nitrate/NO3-0 Acceptable at higher levels in a reef setting @20ppm and 50ppm in fish only.
    Phosphate/PO4-0 should be less than .03ppm


    Magnesium/Mg:1400-1500ppm This one affects the next 2 readings/levels.
    Alk/dKH/KH:7-14. See chart in below link for conversions.
    Calcium/Ca:380-500ppm

    Strontium: 5-15 ppm
    Iodine: 0.06 to 0.1 ppm
     
    Telgar, Sep 17, 2009
    Telgar, Sep 17, 2009
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  4. schackmel

    schackmel Giant Squid

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    Puffers do not tolerate copper at all...DO NOT USE IT!

    What caused the ick? Poor water conditions, temp changes, new acclimation?

    Is he eating?

    I would work on correcting the cause and if he is eating leave it be.

    Lifeguard is a VERY STRONG OXIDIZOR and you need to put some extra airstones in the tank. How long ago did you dose? I used that in my FOWLR and the fish basically starved to death from lack of oxygen. I borrowed my stores big air pump with 6 airstones, placed a couple extra powerheads and the fish still sat at the air stones gasping. I would never ever use that again!
     
    schackmel, Sep 17, 2009
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  5. Pepper_Evans

    Pepper_Evans Plankton

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    Cichlids almost gone

    I almost lost my cichlids because of some virus. Later, I found out it was caused by poor ventilation
     
    Pepper_Evans, Sep 20, 2009
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  6. bioreefdude

    bioreefdude Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    maybe its a fungus u can try mardel maracyn for fin rot and body fungus u can get this from lfs and *etsmart or deathco
     
    bioreefdude, Sep 20, 2009
    bioreefdude, Sep 20, 2009
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