I had trouble with some newly acquired fish, documented HERE. Most likely some sort of parasite, costia a good possibility. Lost several fish, only 3 survived out of 10. Added salt and stopped all water changes and it has now been 4 weeks with no deaths (last one was right before mentioned changes), total QT time 7 weeks. I think they are ready for the big pond now but I am still a little concerned. If it was parasites would they all be dead now without a host? I know costia dies within hours without a host but considering I've never even heard of that parasite before this outbreak I am wondering what other parasites there are and if most would be dead without a host at this point too?
Also I have several plants, some potted and some floating, in the QT pond. The safest bet is to just toss them right? I hate to do that but it seems like the smart move.
Also I have several plants, some potted and some floating, in the QT pond. The safest bet is to just toss them right? I hate to do that but it seems like the smart move.