They're not adults, and I think bending the rule is ok, thanks.
I'm doing 80% H2O changes, per day.
Concentration of salt would be 1 TABLESPOON per 5G?
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They're not adults, and I think bending the rule is ok, thanks.
I'm doing 80% H2O changes, per day.
Concentration of salt would be 1 TABLESPOON per 5G?
Shawn I found this when I googled salt and chilodinellia treatment & discus
Salt can be used in freshwater systems by adding one teaspoon of salt to each gallon of water every twelve hours for three treatments. You are gradually increasing the salinity to a level of 0.3% or three teaspoons per gallon total. The dose goes in gradually over 36 hours to avoid shocking the filter (especially Nitrobacter, which results in a short Nitrite surge). Some sensitive fishes will also do better when salted if it's added so gradually. Salt should be of the non-iodized table salt variety.
How long do I leave it in the water?
Fourteen to 21 days may be required to totally eradicate certain parasites at certain temperatures.
Hope that helps.
Salt can be used in freshwater systems by adding one teaspoon of salt to each gallon of water every twelve hours for three treatments. You are gradually increasing the salinity to a level of 0.3% or three teaspoons per gallon total. The dose goes in gradually over 36 hours to avoid shocking the filter (especially Nitrobacter, which results in a short Nitrite surge). Some sensitive fishes will also do better when salted if it's added so gradually. Salt should be of the non-iodized table salt variety.
How long do I leave it in the water?
Fourteen to 21 days may be required to totally eradicate certain parasites at certain temperatures.
Hope that helps.
Debbi,
That's exactly what I needed! .3% = 3 teaspoons per gallon. I'm still confused about the non-iodized and table salt. What constitutes as table salt? Would Diamond brand be ok?
That's exactly what I needed! .3% = 3 teaspoons per gallon. I'm still confused about the non-iodized and table salt. What constitutes as table salt? Would Diamond brand be ok?
many believe that iodized table salt will have no detrimental effect.
but if you look on the packaging it'll tell you if it's iodized.
but if you look on the packaging it'll tell you if it's iodized.
I have iodized salt at home. I'm not sure if it's "table" salt. It's from Diamond brand, and it's very fine. I read the ingredients, it has A LOT of junk in it, including sodium bicarbonate(baking soda). Not sure if that is a good idea, since the pH will shift with the addition of baking soda.
Am I the only one having a hard time finding a decent substitute for aquarium salt? I found a place that sells API Aquarium Salt, for $5 for 1/2 gallon carton. I might just give in, and pick that up. Suggestions?
Am I the only one having a hard time finding a decent substitute for aquarium salt? I found a place that sells API Aquarium Salt, for $5 for 1/2 gallon carton. I might just give in, and pick that up. Suggestions?
Shawn - What you want to buy in the grocery store is Kosher salt. It contains no preservatives.....no junk. I learned about using the Kosher salt a long time ago.
3 teaspoons per gallon seems pretty high dose for the main tank(maybe hospital tank).Check with Simply Discus people before proceeding with that.
I am a little late to this but here is what I would do
get a bio-wheel filter that will take care of putting all the o2 you need to get into the water.
Turn up the water to 90 2 degrees per day no more. Your fish at that size can easily handle that temp.
Discus can tolerate 3tbs per gallons. You could also give them a larger dose in a smaller container as a flash dose in and out once they start thrashing pull them out and put them in a fresh water wash.
with the problems you have, this what I would do 5 tbs per gallon salt in a 2.5 with all your discus putting them in a smaller tank like a 20h temporally doing a 50% twice a day while nuking the 46 for good measure.
You certainly are getting a crash course in dealing with discus problems.
I :clap: you for doing all you can do for these discuses. Your willingness to learn and take our advice is to be commended.
get a bio-wheel filter that will take care of putting all the o2 you need to get into the water.
Turn up the water to 90 2 degrees per day no more. Your fish at that size can easily handle that temp.
Discus can tolerate 3tbs per gallons. You could also give them a larger dose in a smaller container as a flash dose in and out once they start thrashing pull them out and put them in a fresh water wash.
with the problems you have, this what I would do 5 tbs per gallon salt in a 2.5 with all your discus putting them in a smaller tank like a 20h temporally doing a 50% twice a day while nuking the 46 for good measure.
You certainly are getting a crash course in dealing with discus problems.
I :clap: you for doing all you can do for these discuses. Your willingness to learn and take our advice is to be commended.
Thanks for the very kind words Draal5. I've learned in the past that it's much easier to learn from those that have walked the path already, than to walk it myself. I'm very much a do-it-yourselfer kind of guy, but when it comes to things that you simply can't afford to make mistakes on, I'd much rather go with experienced advice than to go it alone. Thanks for all the great advice.
The Discus went balistic yesterday and one of them started crashing into the tank. He's pretty beat up from scrapes. Not sure what scared them, but they've been like this for some time now. They come up when it's time to eat, but sometimes they dart and splash tons of water sometimes for no reason at all.
Fins are frayed, and scales are damaged. I still notice white/yellow poop on occassion too.
I'm contemplating using Potassium Permanganate for an external treatment, and looking into more on an internal treatment. I still need to get the right solution and concentration for the PP, but does anyone have experience using PP? Also, does anyone have any recommendations for a dewormer?
Fins are frayed, and scales are damaged. I still notice white/yellow poop on occassion too.
I'm contemplating using Potassium Permanganate for an external treatment, and looking into more on an internal treatment. I still need to get the right solution and concentration for the PP, but does anyone have experience using PP? Also, does anyone have any recommendations for a dewormer?
