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Striped Raphael with Red Tint to Stripes (Advice Wanted)

Discussion in 'Fish Diseases & Cures' started by Anonymous, Nov 25, 2008.

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  1. Anonymous

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    Re: Striped Rapheal

    What about the Rainbows? Don't they need aquarium salt?
     
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  2. Anthony

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    Re: Striped Rapheal

    Most likely not.

    What are your water parameters out of your tap after it sits for 24 hours ? Aquarium salt is something most people do not need.
     
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  3. Anonymous

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    Dunno, i'll let you know in 24 hrs. Thanks for all the help!
     
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  4. Anthony

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    Re: Striped Rapheal

    Okay.
     
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  5. Anonymous

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    PH 7.6
    Ammonia 0.5
    Nitrite 0
    Nitrate 5.0

    He died today. I put him in a quarantine tank yesterday but I guess I didn't do it fast enough.
     
    Anonymous, Nov 30, 2008
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  6. Anthony

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    Re: Striped Rapheal

    Were those tests done with a liquid test kit ?
     
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    yes they were.
     
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  8. Anthony

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    Re: Striped Rapheal

    Okay. Stop using the aquarium salt, you don't need it at all. Since there's ammonia in your tap water I'd suggest treating your tap water BEFORE putting it in your tank. NEVER add tap water into your tanks untreated since it contains ammonia.
     
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    Ok will do! Thanks!
     
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    Re: Striped Rapheal

    And in case it has not been mentioned, treat the water with "Prime" as this will also detoxify the ammonia along with any chlorine.
     
    LemonDiscus, Nov 30, 2008
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    Re: Striped Rapheal

    Yep, nothing's better than Prime. ;)
     
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  12. Anonymous

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    what's the difference between that and stress coat or ammonia remover?
     
    Anonymous, Nov 30, 2008
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    Re: Striped Rapheal

    Prime removes Chlorine, Chloramines, and Ammonia.... Stress coat is not really need (sometimes it is) and does not remove ammonia (not that I remember) and ammonia chips do not remove chlorine.
     
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    Re: Striped Rapheal

    Just to clarify, it converts ammonia into a safe, non-toxic form.
     
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    Re: Striped Rapheal

    From the Seachem website...
    "Prime™ is the complete and concentrated conditioner for both fresh and salt water. Prime™ removes chlorine, chloramine and ammonia. Prime™ converts ammonia into a safe, non-toxic form that is readily removed by the tank’s biofilter. Prime™ may be used during tank cycling to alleviate ammonia/nitrite toxicity. Prime™ detoxifies nitrite and nitrate, allowing the biofilter to more efficiently remove them. It will also detoxify any heavy metals found in the tap water at typical concentration levels. Prime™ also promotes the production and regeneration of the natural slime coat. Prime™ is non-acidic and will not impact pH. Prime™ will not overactivate skimmers. Use at start-up and whenever adding or replacing water."

    Here's the Prime review thread on here: <a class="postlink-local" href="http://www.theexoticfish.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=953" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">viewtopic.php?f=8&t=953</a>
     
    Anthony, Nov 30, 2008
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    Thanks! Guess when I use up the Ammonia remover and tap water conditioner I will be making another trip to my LFS. Sounds like a great product.
     
    Anonymous, Nov 30, 2008
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    fish passed on to bluer waters. Issues were believed to be Ammonia, the addition of salt, and possibly inaccurate test strips.
     
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