BettaBabe94 Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 I’ve had my Cory catfish in a hospital tank for a week now. They went through a maracyn treatment and seem to be doing better. Does all of the medicine have to be out of the hospital tank water before I can reintroduce them to my main tank? I did a 30% water change earlier today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwissAquarist Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 On 11/13/2022 at 5:41 AM, BettaBabe94 said: I’ve had my Cory catfish in a hospital tank for a week now. They went through a maracyn treatment and seem to be doing better. Does all of the medicine have to be out of the hospital tank water before I can reintroduce them to my main tank? I did a 30% water change earlier today I would gradually change out the Maracyn until you feel like it’s safe for them. Alternatively meds don’t harm fish, so why wait 🤷♂️? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BettaBabe94 Posted November 13, 2022 Author Share Posted November 13, 2022 Ummm so is that a yes or a no? Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwissAquarist Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 On 11/13/2022 at 4:46 PM, BettaBabe94 said: Ummm so is that a yes or a no? Lol Great Question!! Umm…😂. I expect it’s fine to add the fish now, why wait? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 (edited) If you Cory's were suffering from a bacterial infection I would wait at least 4weeks after treatment to avoid the risk of cross contamination @BettaBabe94 Edited November 14, 2022 by Colu 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Swarbrick Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 On 11/13/2022 at 4:41 AM, BettaBabe94 said: I’ve had my Cory catfish in a hospital tank for a week now. They went through a maracyn treatment and seem to be doing better. Does all of the medicine have to be out of the hospital tank water before I can reintroduce them to my main tank? I did a 30% water change earlier today You won’t transfer much medicine back to your main tank just Fromm catching them out, unless you’re planning to pour some of the water back in (not recommended). I would say give them a little longer they may not be showing visible signs of infection but there may still be some left which could come back once reintroduced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BettaBabe94 Posted November 16, 2022 Author Share Posted November 16, 2022 @Adam Swarbrick thank you for the info. I just wasn’t sure if the difference in water would shock the Corys. Like going from medicated water to completely unmedicated water. I’m waiting anyway, but still nice to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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