Questions about Velvet treatment

[djbetterly]

So there really isn't a general QT treatment then? I was always under the assumption that people used curpramine in their QT's as a general treatment.

I'm gathering that your opinion is to put them in QT with no treatment, observe regularly and if you see anything pop up then treat accordingly.

I will only be setting up my QT on an as needed basis so I want to make sure I do things in the best possible manner.

[billsreef]

The hyposalinity is in effect a general treatment. It works for ich and flukes, which are rather common. To start bombarding with medications, I do prefer to watch for symptoms that would allow me to specifically target a problem vs. the shotgun approach. Some people do prefer to break out that shotgun and treat for most any possible problem in QT, whether or not there are symptoms. The decision for which approach depends partly on how confident you are with your ability to detect problems.

[Laura8088]

Hello Bill,

In your opinion are there any negatives to the "shot gun effect" and treating with copper just in case my highly trained eyes MISS something??

[billsreef]

Hi Laura,

Copper does cause a small amount of stress to fish, so I like to avoid it unless it is necessary. Hypo actually reduces osmotic stress, and works for both ich and flukes quite well, hence my preference for hypo in the QT.