RCS w/Vorticella in my 2.6 spec *help*
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RCS w/Vorticella in my 2.6 spec *help*
hey there, I am looking for anyone who has success treating a full tank for the Vorticella Parasite.
Maybe someone local has had this problem and can help
i came into work this morning and found my adult RCS had facial hair.
looked it up, and its apparently Vorticella.
I had brought 4 adults in to put in my 2.6 spec at work - tried to grab all males from my home tank. plus one assassin snail.
after 2 weeks i noticed that one was female, because it was full of eggs.
did a 50% water change 4/1
2 weeks later, i have 3 adults (i never found mama again.. )
and at least 7-10 babies.
i wanted to do another 50% water change, but i didn't want to yank babes on accident so i pull a cup or two carefully, and add fresh every week.
i test the water friday 4/25, its all happy - all my #'s are dead on.
then today..my boys had a face full of white hair.
im looking to treat SAFELY the whole tank. i have seen some posts on other sites about doing a dip, but with the babes, i cant barely see them to yank them.
this is a 2.6 spec
i am going to do a water change tomorrow, by pulling water through the pump area, should be safe for babies, but i want to treat for this parasite.
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Maybe someone local has had this problem and can help
i came into work this morning and found my adult RCS had facial hair.
looked it up, and its apparently Vorticella.
I had brought 4 adults in to put in my 2.6 spec at work - tried to grab all males from my home tank. plus one assassin snail.
after 2 weeks i noticed that one was female, because it was full of eggs.
did a 50% water change 4/1
2 weeks later, i have 3 adults (i never found mama again.. )
and at least 7-10 babies.
i wanted to do another 50% water change, but i didn't want to yank babes on accident so i pull a cup or two carefully, and add fresh every week.
i test the water friday 4/25, its all happy - all my #'s are dead on.
then today..my boys had a face full of white hair.
im looking to treat SAFELY the whole tank. i have seen some posts on other sites about doing a dip, but with the babes, i cant barely see them to yank them.
this is a 2.6 spec
i am going to do a water change tomorrow, by pulling water through the pump area, should be safe for babies, but i want to treat for this parasite.
*****
I cant seem to attach any files.
you can see them here: [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
crowsmuse- Fry
- Join date : 2013-12-02
Location : Auburn
Re: RCS w/Vorticella in my 2.6 spec *help*
Here you go, I can do the pics not sure on the video:
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DMD123- Lifetime Member
- Join date : 2010-06-11
Age : 55
Location : Tacoma, WA
Re: RCS w/Vorticella in my 2.6 spec *help*
I have no personal experience with this but this should help you:
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I hope for the best for your shrimp!! It sounds like some people did lose their shrimp trying this so hopefully that's not what happens to you!
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I hope for the best for your shrimp!! It sounds like some people did lose their shrimp trying this so hopefully that's not what happens to you!
poffman- FishBox Member
- Join date : 2014-01-21
Age : 36
Location : Des Moines
Re: RCS w/Vorticella in my 2.6 spec *help*
i just learned that it is Scutariella japonica
anyone have any ideas on this one?
anyone have any ideas on this one?
crowsmuse- Fry
- Join date : 2013-12-02
Location : Auburn
pbmax- Lifetime Member
- Join date : 2011-12-23
Location : Olympia, WA
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