Demystifying Freshwater Dips
Raj Shingadia6 days ago
Lately, there has been a lot of talk about treating new fish with cocktails that contain multiple medications and chemicals. So, I thought it would be a good idea to cover the most straightforward treatment that everyone has on hand: freshwater. That’s right, you can safely treat your marine fish with freshwater, and I’m a huge fan of it. It’s gentler on the fish and surprisingly easy to do.
Before I get into it, let me make clear that this is not meant to be a cure-all. Proper quarantine of all incoming fish is still highly recommended, and additional treatments with hyposalinity and/or medications may be required. A freshwater dip should be considered the first step in the quarantine protocol. Now that we’ve covered that, let’s start from the top.
For the whole article that covers prep, acclimation and treatment, please go:
Demystifying Freshwater Dips | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog
Lately, there has been a lot of talk about treating new fish with cocktails that contain multiple medications and chemicals. So, I thought it would be a good idea to cover the most straightforward…
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