How to Treat Sick Fish with the Quarantine Medication Trio

‎ What is the quarantine medication trio, and when should you use it? The quarantine med trio is a set of broad-spectrum fish medicines that treat for bacterial, fungal, and parasitic infections. Our rule of thumb is to use it to prophylactically treat new fish that come into our store so they won't get the rest of our fish sick. However, if we see the new fish already have a specific type of disease, we only use the medicine that treats that specific illness. Also, if we got the fish from a trusted source, then we will wait and observe their behavior and feeding habits. If they are healthy, we might deworm them twice (waiting 2 weeks in between) just to make sure they are clean of parasites.

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[kolmini]

The updated video we all needed. Thanks for revisiting. Tons of misconception

[peaoat]

This video helped me decide to medicate my 16 gallon tank with Ich X rather than moving one affected fish to a hospital tank, causing it more stress. Fungal spots visible on just one fish may mean that the entire tank is affected. I will move sick fish out of my planted tank only if I decide to treat it with aquarium salt. Thank you for this comprehensive guide.

[robertangell]

Thanks Cory! Out of all the million billion things we have learned over the past few years, this was very enlightening. You are freaking awesome! Have a nice Thanksgiving!

[VIDEOHEREBOB]

This was a needed explanation. Thank you. With over 40 years of fish keeping, I'm always willing to learn more ways when it comes to diseases.

[percenter]

Thank you Cory !!
For all the great knowledge you share with us. 😊

[kayakcarol]

Very comprehensive, thank you for all you do....all you do is HUGE❤

[sakurakos]

New to fish hobby, this guy seems very knowledgeable. Love this channel, my favorite when looking for info!

[jaxxonfishroom]

Great information 😊 I use ich x and aquarium salt, who remembers when Cory had those aquarium coop ice scrapers

[Grand-Massive]

I've been treating my new Betta with Paracleanse. I start the third round of treatment tomorrow. Someone on the forum has been helping me out.

[drinesantos]

That was a really explanatory video, Cory. Thank you!

[vikkirountoit]

Excellent thoughtful advice -thank you!

[wesstaff]

What is a safe water conditioner to use with these medicines? Or what do you recommend? Great channel!!

[Uathankicks]

Hey Cory just wanted to say thanks for answering my question during live. I best ich on my yo-yo squad with your help 👍

[Scott_AIEF]

Thank you for this video! Great information.

[nancyrood]

So glad to find out that you’re super close to me. I live in Renton. I love your videos and am very trusting of your methods and video content. I will definitely be making a trip to visit you before I set up my planted 40 gal breeder community tank.

[yashtapase]

Thanks cory sir
Huge ❤ from my cory gang

[denisemills]

Very helpful information! The information on the use of ParaClens during the quarantine period on healthy, appearing fish is especially helpful. I have been wondering if it would be good to treat asymptomatic fish for parasites during the quarantine period, and you explained exactly how to do it!

[deborahjeanne]

This is what happened to me. I ordered 6 neon blue dwarf gouramis online. I put them in a quarantine tank - they were active, eating well, no spots, so I didn’t add any meds. About 2 weeks ago, I noticed the water was cloudy. I checked parameters, everything was 0 ppm, pH was 6.4. I did a WC sooner than normal, and it cleared up. Yesterday I did a WC - today, the water was cloudy and one of them was dead. I took it out immediately, checked parameters, everything was still 0ppm, pH was still 6.4. I did a WC, removed the charcoal bag, and dosed with Maracyn. I was thinking about moving them to the big tank this weekend - glad this happened before I did that, rather than after!

So keeping new fish quarantined a longer time rather than a shorter time is not being excessively paranoid. It’s necessary to be sure you don’t kill all the fish in your main tank.

The remaining gouramis seem to be doing well, but I can’t risk any chance they are infected with something.

I really want them in a bigger tank because they’re starting to chase each other - my main tank is 55g and has more plants and driftwood than the 20g quarantine tank, giving the more space. I’m not experienced enough to tell males from females, so it could be a territorial thing, but I’m keeping them isolated for at least another month.

[ianm]

Thanks for this useful information! I’ve had my 125 for 4 months now with geos, severums, and acara. Few days ago my acaras have ich. Ordered some ich x from you folks, but I have been treating with salt and higher temp in the meantime. Hopefully they pull through

[stevmstng]

Argh the more I know about fish is the more I don’t know about fish