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Qt transfer to Display 3/23/07
Hello Crew
<Hello. Brandon here today.>
I'm preparing to transfer my Juv Imp Angel to my display tank from QT.
<Good job on quarantining. Wish more people would do it.>
I'd like to transfer the Angel without transferring the water from my QT along
with it.
<Agreed.>
How can I do this?
<I would use a net, or a sieve like container.>
I'm trying not to net this fish, so I figured I'd drill a few holes in the
bottom of a small acrylic fish holder and quickly move the fish to the
display?
<You are going to use an intermediary container to acclimate the fish aren't
you?>
This way, the fish will be out of water for a few seconds during the transfer
(my qt is right next to my display). Does this sound OK? Or is there a better
way to do this?
<Get above mentioned intermediary container. Place enough water from the QT
tank to comfortably cover the Angel, and slowly acclimate it to the display tank
by adding the display tank to the water in the bucket at a rate of about half a
cup every fifteen minutes for around an hour. You may then use your acrylic
invention to add this awesome fish to your tank.>
Thanks for all you folks do.
<You are most welcome, and thank you for the kind words. Brandon.>
Wayne
Re: Qt transfer to Display 3/23/07
Thanks for the reply Brandon
<You are welcome.>
Funny, I've never acclimated my fish from QT to Display.
<This should be done to prevent salinity/temperature/pH shock.>
I use display water when changing water in the QT.
<Should use new water.>
I thought one of the benefits of doing this, was not having to acclimate. Oh
well, I can't remember where I learned this from, but good info none the less.
<I have never heard of this. Regardless of what water you use, it is impossible
to make all parameters so close that there is no stress. Hence the need to
acclimate.>
Thanks for the advise, I'll get an intermediary container, and acclimate per
your instruction.
<You’re welcome.>
One other question. What level of nitrite is too much for a fish to handle?
<Anything over zero. Nitrite binds to the hemoglobin more readily than oxygen
possibly causing brain damage and organ failure. It is also irreversible.>
I'm doing 30% daily water changes in my QT (30 gal) with water from my
display. Parameters in my display are zeros for Nitrite, Ammonia, and
Nitrate. In my QT, right before the water change, the Nitrite is often around
.25, and ammonia also .25. Is this too stressful for the fish in QT?
<In a word, yes. I would take the filter sponge from the QT and rinse it with
really hot water or boil it between occupancies, and then place it in the sump
of the display after allowing it to dry and cool. Then when you need it you can
pull it out and place it in the filter of the QT tank. Wa La! Instantly
cycled. Hope that this helps. Brandon.>
Wayne
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Acclimatization device - lesser of two evils? 4/23/07
Hi,
<Hello there>
I have been keeping freshwater fish for over 5 years and have recently taken my
first foray into the wonderful world of saltwater! In all this time I have
never seen a device that assisted acclimatization so I was interested when I saw
a device called Fintro for sale on a UK site called maidenhead aquatics. The
link for the device is
http://www.maidenheadaquatics.co.uk/eshop/product_info.php?products_id=2048.
I am very interested to hear your opinions, be they good or bad, about the
device.
<Neat concept... but... trouble in terms of disease transmission, likely pH
induced burn (presence of ammonia...) and it's too small a volume to be of use
with most any marine organism... And I would NOT simply mix shipping/transport
water with system... Much prefer to do this outside the area, through an
intermediate process/container... For many organisms, run them through a period
of isolation (Quarantine)... post acclimatization, possibly a dip/bath
procedure... as posted... on WWM>
My personal opinion (for what it's worth) is that the device, although not
perfect, would be a very good guide for people who are complete beginners at
fish keeping. I recognize (<----UK spelling) it has some shortcomings. The
main problem being that it releases water from the bag into the tank,
<Yes>
which has obvious infestation risks from any pathogen carried from the
LFS. This can however be overcome by utilising (<---- that pesky UK spelling
again! Damn that proper English!) the device in a qt tank/container, something
which I know you'll agree should be the preferred routine anyway.
<Yes>
The bottom line is that the beginner aquarist, if they are inadequately educated
will more than likely release the bag water into the tank anyway. In this
regard I would rather see them guided (by the device) in the proper acclimation
time, therefore reducing the stress to the fish and hopefully helping it to cope
with any possible pathogen more effectively.
<Good point>
The price point (£3.99 / US$8.00) also makes it available to all of us which is
always a bonus!
<Agreed>
Thanks for your time and continued dedication to the science of fish keeping. I
look forward to hearing your opinion.
Matt.
<I still would not encourage the use of such a device or technique... Folks that
would be earnest aquarists should know the basics of protein catabolism, fish
and invertebrate physiology... the implications of excretion, secretion of
ammonia... and the need to adjust pH if need be... during receiving of said
animals... and invest in at least a small "other system" for quarantine,
treatment... I do NOT want to encourage something less that will too likely
result in the loss of life, increased morbidity... the loss of the livestock or
hobbyist. Bob Fenner>
Re: Acclimatization device - lesser of two evils? 4/23/07
Hi,
I understand the concern and agree that shortcuts in this hobby are invariably
more trouble than they're worth. The concept as you say is good but as I stated
in my first email I recognize it's limitations and dangers.
Thanks for your input.
Matt.
<And you for yours Matt! BobF>
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