Velvet or something else?

Discussion in 'Fish Diseases' started by TravisVT, Jul 19, 2014.

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  1. TravisVT

    TravisVT Fire Worm

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    Can Brook survive in a reef tank on snails, corals and live rock? I am now completely fishless and will be starting my 8-10 week period of no fish, but wanted to make sure I am not wasting my time if this parasite can survive in a reef tank.
     
    TravisVT, Jul 25, 2014
    TravisVT, Jul 25, 2014
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  2. Billme

    Billme Eyelash Blennie

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    I did some looking around and didn't find anything specifically on inverts being able to carry brookynella. However, the recommendations are to leave the tank fallow for 8 weeks meaning no fish.
     
    Billme, Jul 25, 2014
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  3. Bob F

    Bob F Bristle Worm

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    Just need to go fishless. I kept all snails and cleaner shrimp in fallow tank for 9 weeks. Introduced fish back in several months ago and all is good. I have not lost a new fish or seen any signs since. I will tell you though I will never go again without QTing fish for at least 6 weeks again. I will bet that those who do not QT have never experienced Brooke.
     
    Bob F, Jul 26, 2014
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