Could use some opinions PLEASE

[rbu1]

I think you've done great by this fish so far.

And take some enjoyment in knowing that you've given it a much better chance than many others would have.

Getting through episodes like this can sometimes be one of the most rewarding parts of the "hobby". Quotes because it is often more serious than just a casual hobby.

Good luck.

Thanks....

[MyNameIsJoe]

From what I understand, you should QT only 1 fish at a time. It might be a better idea to set up a couple of smaller QT's, that way you don't transfer diseases from fish to fish. Good luck

This may be of some help:

A QUARANTINE PROCESS FOR FISH

[ToddTT]

From what I understand, you should QT only 1 fish at a time. It might be a better idea to set up a couple of smaller QT's, that way you don't transfer diseases from fish to fish. Good luck

This may be of some help:

A QUARANTINE PROCESS FOR FISH

I'm guessing if either of the newly arriving triggers has anyhting, they will both have it, and need the same treatment.

And if they are a mated pair, maybe it is best not to separate them for that reason alone?

[MyNameIsJoe]

Assuming that they came from the same tank and have been together for awhile already, it sounds reasonable to put them in the same QT tank. It could have been a possible disaster though, having the pigmy and corris and blue angel in the QT at the same time. If the blue had ich. the other two would surely have it as well and having been transferred to the DT..... The QT process would have had to start over again.

Also, IMO, I dont think separating the mated pair for 6 weeks would do any harm. It's a fairly short period of time relative to the fish lifespan.

I would play it safe and use smaller, separate QT tanks. Maybe not necessarily for the triggers, but definitely for future QT cases.

[leebca]

A mated pair should not be put through quarantine in the same tank. Those who think it best are not fully comprehending the reasons (there are 9) for using a quarantine process.

There are special relationships between the mated pair. That relationship causes stress. During quarantine you want the fish to have as little stress as possible. Having another fish with it at this stage is counterproductive.

The time to put multiple fishes together for a quarantine procedure is when there is a school of fish, same species, being introduced at the same time.

[rbu1]

As much as I respect and understand your thoughts. I will be putting the crosshatch pair and a chevron tang together in the 125 QT. They will all be treated the same utilizing prazi-pro after the fish have acclimated and are eating well. Followed with a 4 week cupramine treatment only if they continue to eat well.

After these fish I will be selling my 125 QT and getting a smaller 30 gallon long QT. At that point I will focus only on one fish at a time. If all goes well in a few months my main 300 gallon display will have....

3" Multicolored Pygmy Angel
2" pair of black and white clowns
2" Coris wrasse
6" Blue Angel Hybrid
5" pair of crosshatch triggers
3" chevron tang

I may only look for one more "harder to get fish"
and possibly a school of something smaller....

Open to some suggestions if anyone has any....

[ToddTT]

As much as I respect and understand your thoughts. I will be putting the crosshatch pair and a chevron tang together in the 125 QT. They will all be treated the same utilizing prazi-pro after the fish have acclimated and are eating well. Followed with a 4 week cupramine treatment only if they continue to eat well.

After these fish I will be selling my 125 QT and getting a smaller 30 gallon long QT. At that point I will focus only on one fish at a time. If all goes well in a few months my main 300 gallon display will have....

3" Multicolored Pygmy Angel
2" pair of black and white clowns
2" Coris wrasse
6" Blue Angel Hybrid
5" pair of crosshatch triggers
3" chevron tang

I may only look for one more "harder to get fish"
and possibly a school of something smaller....

Open to some suggestions if anyone has any....

You know the sizes they will all be already? Have you also looked into their maximum sizes?

[rbu1]

Maximum of all those fish listed or the crosshatches? I know crosshatches can get to be a decent size.

[ToddTT]

Maximum of all those fish listed or the crosshatches? I know crosshatches can get to be a decent size.

I don't know about the rest. "Marine Fishes" lists the Crosshatch to reach 11.5 inches.

Which, by the way, is a great reference when looking for new additions:

Find A PocketExpert Guide to Marine Fishes: 500+ Essential-To-Know Aquarium Species 1999 Scott W. Michael 1890087386 9781890087388 - Direct Textbook

Be careful about "harder to get fish". Some are hard to get because they are poorly suited to aquarium life.

[rbu1]

Well on a positive note....The blue angel has been moved to the display. He is doing great and the fins appear to be clearing up.

I have the crosshatch pair and a chevron tang in the 125 QT right now. My plan is to get them eating good then do a Prazipro treatment. Wait a week or so do some large water changes then follow up with a cupramine treatment.

The only thing that could out a wrench in my plan is if one of the fish comes down with crypt. Then I guess I would start cupramine right away.