Stephen Zawacki Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 Hey I have a question I have a spotted congo puffer that I got 2 weeks ago I did not have a quarantine tank at the time so I put him or her right into the tank. He or she is eating great, but look like he or she has some ich along with possible fin rot he or she's tail was a little banged up from shipping. I got a quarantine tank today 10 gallon. Is it fine if I do maracyn, Para cleanse, and ich x all together. I know Cory does that with all his fish regardless if they have anything, but I want to make sure if I combine all those medicines that it will not kill my 300 dollar puffer. Thankyou for any info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Zawacki Posted May 4, 2021 Author Share Posted May 4, 2021 (edited) Ok because this was about a month ago I had ich in the tank it went away. Then like you said it might be stress. My question is if I use the med trio as a precautionary measure even if he or she does not have all the stuff would that harm or kill because I don’t want that to happen. the other thing is that with he or she tail it just got a little teared in the top from shipping will that heal and should that be treated. Edited May 4, 2021 by Stephen Zawacki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Zawacki Posted May 4, 2021 Author Share Posted May 4, 2021 Hey big tree thankyou but I’ve already read that article now here is a question. Could i do as it said and since I think it is ich start with ich, then move to the possible fin rot and tear on tail the next week, then the last week do the para cleanse doe parasites which o doubt he or she has but just to be sure ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Zawacki Posted May 4, 2021 Author Share Posted May 4, 2021 Hi yall I never got a response to my questions. I have a spotted congo puffer that I got shipped to me two weeks ago. It looks like he or she has some ich. I have a quarantine tank ready. It also looks like his tail got a little banged up and maybe some fin Rot or fungus My question is can I do the med trio just to be safe. If I start with the ich x, then do the time. Then after the ich treatment is done do maracyn. Then after that cycle do paraclense ad precautionary. If I miss diagnose, the medicine still should not hurt he or she I just don't want to lose a 300 dollar puffer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.K.Luterman Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 I'll leave the treatment plan for folks who are better at giving such advice, but if you post a pic of your sick puffer there will be a better chance that the best information will be given (and less chance of misdiagnoses). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Zawacki Posted May 4, 2021 Author Share Posted May 4, 2021 Well I can't get a picture they are too hard to see on camera. He or she is eating great also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 What I would do is treat with ich x as that requires daily water changes that should sort your fin rot problems out and then I do a course of paracleanse as most puffers are wild caught they will have parasites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Zawacki Posted May 5, 2021 Author Share Posted May 5, 2021 Don't know if that helps his fins are moving fast he is very energetic and still eating which I think Is good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Zawacki Posted May 5, 2021 Author Share Posted May 5, 2021 Any ideas on how I should treat ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Zawacki Posted May 5, 2021 Author Share Posted May 5, 2021 Well there are a few white spots on his top dorsel and bottom along with his left front fin. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Zawacki Posted May 5, 2021 Author Share Posted May 5, 2021 If I do the med trio just to be safe, that would not hurt the puffer correct I read the article about it. Just want to make sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 (edited) I would start with ich x after the ich has gone then treat with paracleanse and maracyn start with a half dose of ich x gradually building dosages up over a couple of days as puffers can be sensitive to meds Edited May 6, 2021 by Colu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Zawacki Posted May 5, 2021 Author Share Posted May 5, 2021 Hi y’all I have a spotted Congo puffer mild ich and is in a quarentine tank getting treated with the trio ich x, maracyn, and para cleanse. His main tank a 40 breeder that has the ich in it should I crank the temp up to 85 and would that kill the ich in his main tank ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 If you don't have the fish in your tank I would gradually increase your temperature 82 as some plants don't like higher temperatures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Zawacki Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 Ok I have to ask. I have a quarantine tank with my Congo puffer and three panda garas. The Congo was getting treated for ich, and possible fungus on his tail. I did the med trio like Corey recommended followed all the directions to a tee, and it seems the puffer is not improving at all what should I do. should I dose the trio after this cycle wares out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 2 minutes ago, Stephen Zawacki said: Ok I have to ask. I have a quarantine tank with my Congo puffer and three panda garas. The Congo was getting treated for ich, and possible fungus on his tail. I did the med trio like Corey recommended followed all the directions to a tee, and it seems the puffer is not improving at all what should I do. should I dose the trio after this cycle wares out? Is it still showing visible ich or is it the fungus that getting worse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Zawacki Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 It looks like the ich is there but not as prominent and it appears that the fungus is still there on the tail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 I would keep treating with ich x as it also treats fungal infection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selena Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 Any updates on the med trio for puffers? I'm getting my trio tomorrow and I want to treat some pea puffers I just got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Zawacki Posted May 12, 2021 Author Share Posted May 12, 2021 It looks a little better it looks like i will have to do one more week with the ich x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Zawacki Posted May 13, 2021 Author Share Posted May 13, 2021 Ok so I have a Congo puffer that a few weeks ago look like he had ich. So I watched Coreys video on how the med trio was like the FIX FOR EVERYTHING. I did the med trio to the tee, and he still has the ich and the trio looks like it did nothing. What should I do should I dose with ich x again or put him back in the main tank and I have supratect.I’m a little upset at how bad the trio worked. Any help would be great. stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveO Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 My understanding is the med trio is a preventative quarantine for newly acquired fish. Since your puffer might have ick, treat with ick x according to the label directions on the bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Zawacki Posted May 13, 2021 Author Share Posted May 13, 2021 Ok if I do another treatment with the ich x I have a few more questions. Should I drain all the water from the last treatment or just put more ich x. In. Also can I feed my puffer because he has not had food in a week per the trio instructions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 30% water change and then treat per directions; which requires a 30% water change before each dose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenman Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 The med trio is more designed to intercept anything that's not readily visible. It's not a miracle cure, but a preventative to try and stop stuff before it can get out of control. If you've got a fish with active ich, fungus, or a clear bacterial infection, treat them accordingly. The med trio is more designed to intercept any latent issue before it flares up in your main tank and causes chaos. It's the proverbial ounce of protection. When you've got a problem you need the pound of cure. It's too late to prevent a problem. Now you need to fix it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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