PICS! 105 custom tall: aquabee's exit from the world of nanos

[eklikewhoa]

That's the only thing I use mine for now too... to see how much it raises/drops with waterchanges. disregard the actual numbers on there.

[aquabee]

I dont trust most thermometers... the closest one to be accurate have been the stick on tape ones. I have three glass floating thermometers and they read a few degrees off with one being about 8f off from the other. My coralife digital is close most of the time but it's finicky, it'll throw wild numbers on occasions.

Raytech infared FTW. Harbor freight sells some cheaper ones.

Just by comparing tanks and going by the feel of the water temp, I know my tank is sitting in the 80s. With 2 thermometers positioned at opposite ends and one on the bottom of the tank and the other at the top, both reading essentially the same temp at 84, I'm ok with trusting that for now. Even if it's not a completely accurate/exact measurement of the current temperature, it'll at least give me a range and also let me know that the temp isn't fluctuating wildly. I think that's the crucial part of it.

[aquabee]

If you need any help just lmk.

Thanks Quockarooney.

[aquabee]

I hate using meth blue... I hate blue silicone.

This sucks you have to always go through this B but I guess it's been a great learning experience for you. Probably try upping the salt dose 1.5x maybe 3tbsp/20gal. Make sure all your flow is directed upwards for more surface agitation.

+1 on the blue silicone. **shudder**

It has been a great learning experience because the only time I had to deal with ich in the last 21 years was a couple months ago, with my nano getting sick. That time I had just upped the temp and aeration and salt, and that seemed to work great. No recurrence there. So I didn't know about Kordon's organic Ich Attack before, but people seem to like the results they get with it.

As far as aeration, I have a bubble wall in there right now that moves water bottom to surface really well. Plus the insane return from the 2260. No one's panting or looking too poorly in that regard. I'll consider upping the salt, but those plants will hate me for it.

[aquabee]

I feel your pain. My Powder blue had gotten Ich like I counted 5 spots but they went away. Now my angel has it but both are eating great while they had it. So as long as they are eating its a good sign.

Thanks Brian. 4 of the geos are eating, but one is not. She stays in the top right corner but she's still active and chases off anyone who comes near. We'll see how she does I guess... at least she's not too lethargic yet. I'm glad your powder blue and angel are doing all right!

[eklikewhoa]

Absolutely. Don't have fancy infrared gadgets but I do have 2 different thermometers on 2 sides of the tank. Both are reading the same temp so I'm fairly ok with relying on those numbers.

I dont trust most thermometers... the closest one to be accurate have been the stick on tape ones. I have three glass floating thermometers and they read a few degrees off with one being about 8f off from the other. My coralife digital is close most of the time but it's finicky, it'll throw wild numbers on occasions.

Raytech infared FTW. Harbor freight sells some cheaper ones.

[Chris360]

I hate using meth blue... I hate blue silicone.

This sucks you have to always go through this B but I guess it's been a great learning experience for you. Probably try upping the salt dose 1.5x maybe 3tbsp/20gal. Make sure all your flow is directed upwards for more surface agitation.

Now that I think about it, I only used half dosage because my Mbu is scale less. I imagine it could've been way worse had I have used a full dose.

[eklikewhoa]

If you need any help just lmk.

[eklikewhoa]

I hate using meth blue... I hate blue silicone.

This sucks you have to always go through this B but I guess it's been a great learning experience for you. Probably try upping the salt dose 1.5x maybe 3tbsp/20gal. Make sure all your flow is directed upwards for more surface agitation.

[Chris360]

I feel your pain. My Powder blue had gotten Ich like I counted 5 spots but they went away. Now my angel has it but both are eating great while they had it. So as long as they are eating its a good sign.

+ 1, My Mbu never stopped eating so I knew he'd pull through

[Darbex]

I feel your pain. My Powder blue had gotten Ich like I counted 5 spots but they went away. Now my angel has it but both are eating great while they had it. So as long as they are eating its a good sign.

[Chris360]

Most blue drops used in anti-parasitic treatments are methylene blue. Did it stain your tank/decor/silicone at all?

Just a little bit on one of my holey rocks but thats it.

[aquabee]

Just bought 2 large bottles of Kordon 100% organic Ich Attack and dosed the tank after removing the Purigen from the canister. I'll dose twice daily for a week, and then taper off to once daily. Best thing about this stuff is it doesn't kill off your biological filter, you don't have to do water changes except at the very end of treatment, and it's plant/invert safe. I feel better now. Time for bed!

[aquabee]

My Mbu Puffer got ich when I moved him over into a bigger tank. I have the stuff I used at home but its a bottle with blue drops, worked great. I can't remember the name :(

Most blue drops used in anti-parasitic treatments are methylene blue. Did it stain your tank/decor/silicone at all?

[aquabee]

Btw are you checking temps of the water? Going by the dial on the heater not a good idea

Absolutely. Don't have fancy infrared gadgets but I do have 2 different thermometers on 2 sides of the tank. Both are reading the same temp so I'm fairly ok with relying on those numbers.