QT after TTM and PraziPro?

hkgar · 10/14/2015, 03:23 PM

i have been using a QT ever since a major Ick devistation. I have done the full QT period and sometimes treated wit Cupurmine as a caution. This is my first time doing Tank transfer methjod and I have treated with PraziPro during treatment.

What is to be gained by moving the fish to a QT for an additional period of time? How long?

GoldeneyeRet · 10/14/2015, 06:35 PM

I use TTM, Prazi and then QT another 30 days, which is a common recommendation from RC members. It has so far worked very well for me.

The additional time is required to make sure that any other parasites/diseases have time to show themselves since TTM doesn't eliminate anything but ich.

kmbyrnes · 10/15/2015, 04:37 PM

+1. It also gives the fish time to settle into an eating pattern and 'fatten up' without food competition.

troubadour11 · 10/15/2015, 05:05 PM

+2 to the above.

We use TTM with Prazi Pro. Then I QT an additional 2-3 weeks under careful observation. Use the time to get them adjusted and fattened up without competition for food and space.

As was mentioned, TTM is for ich. Other diseases could potentially still be a threat. I haven't had any issue yet with method yet.

10/14/2015, 03:23 PM	#1
hkgar Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dewitt MI Posts: 5,051	QT after TTM and PraziPro? i have been using a QT ever since a major Ick devistation. I have done the full QT period and sometimes treated wit Cupurmine as a caution. This is my first time doing Tank transfer methjod and I have treated with PraziPro during treatment. What is to be gained by moving the fish to a QT for an additional period of time? How long? __________________ Gary 180 gallon, 40 gallon sump, 3 250 W MH + 4 80W ATI T5's, MTC MVX 36 Skimmer, Apex controller Aquamaxx T-3 CaRx Current Tank Info: A 2 Barred Rabbitfish, Red Head Salon, Yellow/Purple, McMaster Fairy, Possum, 2 Leopard Wrasses, Kole, & Atlantic Blue Tangs, 2 Percula Clown, 3 PJ and 1 Banggai Cardinalfish , Swallowtail, Bellus and Coral Beauty Angels

10/15/2015, 04:37 PM	#3
kmbyrnes Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 2,055	+1. It also gives the fish time to settle into an eating pattern and 'fatten up' without food competition. __________________ 125g Mixed Reef 5/26/2015; 350 Butterfly Dominated FOWLR 11/26/2015 - 11/17/20217 & 07/31/18 to ??? ; 100g Mixed Reef 11/16/2013 to 06/16/2017 Current Tank Info: Too small

10/15/2015, 05:05 PM	#4
troubadour11 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southern California Posts: 628	+2 to the above. We use TTM with Prazi Pro. Then I QT an additional 2-3 weeks under careful observation. Use the time to get them adjusted and fattened up without competition for food and space. As was mentioned, TTM is for ich. Other diseases could potentially still be a threat. I haven't had any issue yet with method yet. __________________ 90g Mixed Reef: (36x12) Ecosystem Pro Sump w/ 75g refugium, 2 Eheim Jager Heaters, 15w UV Sterilizer, (2*1600gph) powerheads w/ Wavemaker, Rio #12HF, Bubble Magus: NAC6, Reef Angel, and DIY Rapid LED Current Tank Info: 90 gallon mixed reef tank with 75 gallon fuge and ecosystem sump.

10/14/2015, 06:35 PM	#2
GoldeneyeRet Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 236	I use TTM, Prazi and then QT another 30 days, which is a common recommendation from RC members. It has so far worked very well for me. The additional time is required to make sure that any other parasites/diseases have time to show themselves since TTM doesn't eliminate anything but ich.