How much salt do I put in? If I have a 75 gallon fish tank, discus showing signs possible flukes, internal parasites, how long do I keep it in before a water change Thank you
I would try 1 cup to 75 gallons for 3 days. Keep an eye on them buthey should handle it no problem. Remember non-iodized salt or sea-salt is what I prefer because of the trace elements.If it is planted that will be a little hard on you plants though! 1 cup equals about 1 tablespoon to 4.6 gallons. I have tested 1-3 with no issues. Some catfish are sensitive to salt so take that into consideration also!
Bummer that you lost those discus. I wish I knew what signs to look for before I lost this one heckle a few weeks ago. He was acting weird but I thought that it was just him having trouble adjusting from being wild caught. I know now to be more vigilant. I have some Altums coming in next week and I’m going to need the tank that I have a wild discus that have been quarantine for two weeks. What do you suggest that I do before putting that wild discus in with the community a little early to free up that quarantine tank for the Altums coming in?
It was a rough couple of weeks, literally 5 minutes after I put them together my phone rang and I was informed My Father passed unexpectedly. So the fish room was unattended for 3 days. I came home to carnage! I would highly recommend the salt treatment and water changes to keep bacteria away! I would also try to get some erythromycin and treat at thee first sign of trouble. You can text me at 8014719069, with any emergency questions!
Takes a lot to admit and publish things like that. Specially when you have been doing this for so long. I don't get tired of saying how much I appreciate your attitude. I'm sorry for your problems and losses. Always so hard to loose fish! Life is hard! I'm glad things re settling on your side. So... 1) Would you treat both wild and domestic raised using 3 day salt treatment the way you do, and 60 day quarantine? 2) Have you ever tried Catappa leaves to prevent bacterial infection in the normal basis? What is your view on that? 3) What was that "huge water change" after 3 days? 60%? The sea salt is better because of the balanced composition. Probably the presence of minor and trace elements too. Other salts have their composition somehow compromised in some areas due to the processes involved, most likely because of the inconsistency in the concentration from batch to batch. I'm glad you are shipping to all places now!
1) Absolutely. The wilds seem to really enjoy the Salt! 2) Catapa is the secret but it does stain the water, the next level is Fulvic acid because it Improves water quality: Fulvic acid helps to chelate heavy metals and toxins, which improves water quality and makes it safer for fish. It also buffers pH. Reduces stress: When fish are stressed, they can become more susceptible to disease. Fulvic acid can help reduce stress levels and keep fish healthy. Increases nutrient absorption: Fulvic acid helps fish absorb essential minerals from their food. It is also a good source of minerals like iron and micronutrients. This increases the nutritional value of their diet and helps them grow faster. While humic acids are those that form small solid pieces when a strong base extract is acidified, fulvic acids are those that stay dissolved under the same conditions. It is light yellow but is soluble at all pH levels (both acidic and alkaline). It has a lower molecular weight, too, since it has more oxygen. Some aquarists simply look at this acid as a more “sophisticated” version of humic acid, as they are so closely related. Fulvic acid has small particles that are better able to penetrate through the tough cell wall and mitochondria. As these small particles penetrate the mitochondria, they bring along with them vital nutrients and trace minerals. #3 anything over 50% is considered "HUGE" to me personally but that is broad statement!
@@shelleraquatics Thanks for the explanation! Yeah, I've been reading about the benefits of fulvic acid after watching your videos. In regards to the water changes, I wanted to know the percentage you did/recommend. Mentioning 60% was more like asking you what exactly was the percentage, rather than suggesting/asking what you consider "huge". Did I got it right when I mentioned 60%? Thanks for publishing such great info.
@Alex_Correa 60% is about right. I have 40 gallon barrels so I don't really concentrate on percentage but gallons. If I drain a full barrel I consider that huge. My biggest tank holds 80 gallons. Most of my adult average water changes are 10% every 2-3 days if I break it down to percentages. My growouts get 80 -100% daily. Soft water for breeders and tap water for growouts
Another great and informative video. When the discus shed their gastric lining is it common they stop eating, and how long does the shedding occur for? Definitely be using your salt method for quarantine when adding discus to my tank, especially in Canada when meds are not available.
The shedding is very natural for the Discus and it does not effect their appetite at all, also it sheds in sections not all at once so it is very brief and usually not even noticed by us as aquarists! My products are on eBay and I've had long conversations with them and they told me they allow it on their website for worldwide distribution. I don't understand it but i will offer it until they tell me to take it off. I was very upfront that i did not want to break any rules or laws.
Thankyou sir regards from Oman
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I use sea salt also that I picked up from you thanks for Help teaching me how to take care of my expensive beautiful fish 🐟 love Them
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How much salt do I put in? If I have a 75 gallon fish tank, discus showing signs possible flukes, internal parasites, how long do I keep it in before a water change Thank you
I would try 1 cup to 75 gallons for 3 days. Keep an eye on them buthey should handle it no problem. Remember non-iodized salt or sea-salt is what I prefer because of the trace elements.If it is planted that will be a little hard on you plants though! 1 cup equals about 1 tablespoon to 4.6 gallons. I have tested 1-3 with no issues. Some catfish are sensitive to salt so take that into consideration also!
Bummer that you lost those discus. I wish I knew what signs to look for before I lost this one heckle a few weeks ago. He was acting weird but I thought that it was just him having trouble adjusting from being wild caught. I know now to be more vigilant. I have some Altums coming in next week and I’m going to need the tank that I have a wild discus that have been quarantine for two weeks. What do you suggest that I do before putting that wild discus in with the community a little early to free up that quarantine tank for the Altums coming in?
It was a rough couple of weeks, literally 5 minutes after I put them together my phone rang and I was informed My Father passed unexpectedly. So the fish room was unattended for 3 days. I came home to carnage!
I would highly recommend the salt treatment and water changes to keep bacteria away! I would also try to get some erythromycin and treat at thee first sign of trouble. You can text me at 8014719069, with any emergency questions!
Takes a lot to admit and publish things like that. Specially when you have been doing this for so long. I don't get tired of saying how much I appreciate your attitude. I'm sorry for your problems and losses. Always so hard to loose fish! Life is hard! I'm glad things re settling on your side.
So...
1) Would you treat both wild and domestic raised using 3 day salt treatment the way you do, and 60 day quarantine?
2) Have you ever tried Catappa leaves to prevent bacterial infection in the normal basis? What is your view on that?
3) What was that "huge water change" after 3 days? 60%?
The sea salt is better because of the balanced composition. Probably the presence of minor and trace elements too. Other salts have their composition somehow compromised in some areas due to the processes involved, most likely because of the inconsistency in the concentration from batch to batch.
I'm glad you are shipping to all places now!
1) Absolutely. The wilds seem to really enjoy the Salt!
2) Catapa is the secret but it does stain the water, the next level is Fulvic acid because it Improves water quality: Fulvic acid helps to chelate heavy metals and toxins, which improves water quality and makes it safer for fish. It also buffers pH. Reduces stress: When fish are stressed, they can become more susceptible to disease. Fulvic acid can help reduce stress levels and keep fish healthy. Increases nutrient absorption: Fulvic acid helps fish absorb essential minerals from their food. It is also a good source of minerals like iron and micronutrients. This increases the nutritional value of their diet and helps them grow faster.
While humic acids are those that form small solid pieces when a strong base extract is acidified, fulvic acids are those that stay dissolved under the same conditions.
It is light yellow but is soluble at all pH levels (both acidic and alkaline). It has a lower molecular weight, too, since it has more oxygen.
Some aquarists simply look at this acid as a more “sophisticated” version of humic acid, as they are so closely related.
Fulvic acid has small particles that are better able to penetrate through the tough cell wall and mitochondria. As these small particles penetrate the mitochondria, they bring along with them vital nutrients and trace minerals.
#3 anything over 50% is considered "HUGE" to me personally but that is broad statement!
@@shelleraquatics Thanks for the explanation! Yeah, I've been reading about the benefits of fulvic acid after watching your videos. In regards to the water changes, I wanted to know the percentage you did/recommend. Mentioning 60% was more like asking you what exactly was the percentage, rather than suggesting/asking what you consider "huge". Did I got it right when I mentioned 60%? Thanks for publishing such great info.
@Alex_Correa 60% is about right. I have 40 gallon barrels so I don't really concentrate on percentage but gallons. If I drain a full barrel I consider that huge. My biggest tank holds 80 gallons. Most of my adult average water changes are 10% every 2-3 days if I break it down to percentages. My growouts get 80 -100% daily. Soft water for breeders and tap water for growouts
@@shelleraquatics Yeah, that's great info. Thanks very much, Steve!
Another great and informative video. When the discus shed their gastric lining is it common they stop eating, and how long does the shedding occur for?
Definitely be using your salt method for quarantine when adding discus to my tank, especially in Canada when meds are not available.
The shedding is very natural for the Discus and it does not effect their appetite at all, also it sheds in sections not all at once so it is very brief and usually not even noticed by us as aquarists!
My products are on eBay and I've had long conversations with them and they told me they allow it on their website for worldwide distribution. I don't understand it but i will offer it until they tell me to take it off. I was very upfront that i did not want to break any rules or laws.
Great vid. Happy to hear about the fish for sale.
Sorry , I had to rewatch the video. It’s for your food and med goods.
I will be selling my fish at waterfrontslc.com soon!
Thank you Juan!
@@shelleraquatics cool that’s what I thought you said in another video so I check that site often just to see. Good to know
@juanescobar994 we will see how things will go! I might ship in the future but just not yet, not yet!