pariahrob
New Member
Hi all,
I've posted this in my journal but thought it might be sensible to add here in case different people see it.
ok, so there seems to be a massive difference of opinion on the addition of new fish. If you didn't know I had what seemed to be a white spot problem but I treated it with sera protazol. The few spots were gone over night and I've not seen any signs since. No rubbing or anything. It's been a week now.
So, I was a little concerned about adding new fish and antipofish reminded me of those concerns in my journal, as my oder of black widows may arrive tomorrow. I've spoken to a few people about it and the main suggestions are:
1. Don't add anything for another week, to be sure it's all gone
2. Add the fish and take them straight from the supplier. Don't have them put into the LFS tanks first.
3. Add the fish but give them 48 hours in the LFS tanks.
The most convincing argument I've heard is option1. Take the fish but reduce their stress by having them straight into my tank, so they only have to acclimate once. It was suggested to increase the temperature of my tank as well. Up by a few degrees. I'm a little unsure but if you have opinions I'd appreciate hearing them. I'd like to go and talk to Mike at Amazon with some ideas and knowledge. I trust his opinion and experience. His tanks are all immaculate and he appears to have huge passion for the hobby, rather than be a shop keeper.
Anyway, I may go with what he suggests but please do give me your thoughts. Last thing I want to do is cause any fish any problems.
If option a is best, do I follow that with b or c? Problem there is that the fish will have been in the LFS tanks for a week anyway! It's all too confusing.
Am I better off sticking to what Mike says, seeing as I am getting them from him?
I've posted this in my journal but thought it might be sensible to add here in case different people see it.
ok, so there seems to be a massive difference of opinion on the addition of new fish. If you didn't know I had what seemed to be a white spot problem but I treated it with sera protazol. The few spots were gone over night and I've not seen any signs since. No rubbing or anything. It's been a week now.
So, I was a little concerned about adding new fish and antipofish reminded me of those concerns in my journal, as my oder of black widows may arrive tomorrow. I've spoken to a few people about it and the main suggestions are:
1. Don't add anything for another week, to be sure it's all gone
2. Add the fish and take them straight from the supplier. Don't have them put into the LFS tanks first.
3. Add the fish but give them 48 hours in the LFS tanks.
The most convincing argument I've heard is option1. Take the fish but reduce their stress by having them straight into my tank, so they only have to acclimate once. It was suggested to increase the temperature of my tank as well. Up by a few degrees. I'm a little unsure but if you have opinions I'd appreciate hearing them. I'd like to go and talk to Mike at Amazon with some ideas and knowledge. I trust his opinion and experience. His tanks are all immaculate and he appears to have huge passion for the hobby, rather than be a shop keeper.
Anyway, I may go with what he suggests but please do give me your thoughts. Last thing I want to do is cause any fish any problems.
If option a is best, do I follow that with b or c? Problem there is that the fish will have been in the LFS tanks for a week anyway! It's all too confusing.
Am I better off sticking to what Mike says, seeing as I am getting them from him?
You will always get people saying "Nah, chuck em in, they'll be right mate" but hey, its not their money or fish if things go belly up. Err on the side of caution in this hobby, especially where fish/fauna welfare is concerned, and can't go far wrong 
