Nick Sir could you use potassium permanganate for bettas? Just my observation. One mistake imo you did was to allow the bag water into your tank. Best to use the plop n drop method. Secondly any potential diseases in the bag water have already infected the sponge filter as it was filtering the tank water when you released the fishes. Then you removed it & potential infected another tank as you have to keep it submerged & bubbling to keep beneficial bacteria going. So basically by treating the tank & fishes with ppm & reintroducing the sponge filter could negate the effects of the quarantine method. Additionally when handling chemical please use gloves etc... or use equipment or utensils so you don't directly touch chemicals . Prevention better than cure
Im not sure why he didnt use a net and added the water in, im almost certain he does that other times. (maybe he re did it for the video and its that same tanks water in the bags?) anyway yeah he stirs the water with his arm, thats the secret to his stash tho :)
@@Bobby11 I don't know but dont want to sound negative but for a newbie seeing the video they would copy the exact method. Also ppl can have allergic reactions to the potassium permanganate & by looking at video they wont know better. Always practice safety first...
Great video sir. I use .10 grams for a 10 gallon tank and deactivate with Hydrogen Peroxide if necessary. I've used this dose on Rams and it doesn't seem to affect them negatively. Kills off algae too so that's a plus:)
That's the exact same measurement I use of P.P. my smallest tanks are 80 Litres or 20 gallons, I use it at 0.2grams to 80l or 20g... which works out exactly 1gram to 400L or 100G. Easy measurement to convert and remember.
Heeps and Heeps. My absolutely favorite Aussie expression. Its getting to to point I am disappointed if I don’t hear it in a video. KFS never disappoints!
Awesome video Nick! Could you please make a video on the Levamisole treatment sometime? Keep up the good work mate. Your BB rams and GBR are doing well in their tank.
Although it is safe in correct doses, if the dose is too high it will literally burn the slime coat off the fish. Dose rate should be 1 gram per 380 litres.
@@johnykiwi2722 dude I just lucked out and found a Guy who was selling his entire fish room and equipment for like $350 I was like 🤭 saves me so much time, I’m still planning to build a bunch more, almost impossible to buy glass in Australia without an ABN and registered business, wholesalers won’t sell to public, glaziers charge so much for glass that buying tanks brand new is cheaper 🥲
Hi there , I find ur feed very informative and I request u to make a video about quarantining procedure for rays, clown loaches plecos because I always seem to have a problem treating them, tia
Honestly I have never quarantined fish before mainly because of where I get them which is from trusted places that keep their fishes as heathy as possible.
Great video man! Thanks for sharing this :) Do you have any tips for corydoras QT? I've had tons of deaths whenever I get new corys. They're introduced to mature systems but somehow I just always have problems with them.
It's safe to use an uncycled tank because the treatment will kill any bacteria , so a cycled sponge would be useless. That many tetras isn't going to cause a big bio load in the tank , while they are being treated. Afterwards, it's easy enough to introduce bacteria from other tanks in the fishroom.
Do you put a heater in to maintain temperature for guppies? I'm going to use a plastic tub and I have a small heater and a small sponge filter. What should I use for guppies and for how long?
I would like to check, can you do this treatment to sterilize an existing tank? I have a tank that had sickness in there before and want to sterilize everything, heater, filter, etc. Also do I need to neutralize at the end? Or just drain and start over? Thanks.
How long did it take you to ruffle your hair ?😆 also neon tetras in the Amazona rivers are 1000 for $4! You must really feel satisfied with breeding fish then. I’d love to see you breed some black diamond neon tetras
I breed Paracheirodon Simulans (breeding group is wild caught) just because I think it is the right thing to do instead of taking from the Amazon. It is tedious and not particularly cost effective but I have private clients that are willing to pay €3 a piece because they are -like me- convinced it is the right thing to do. You could argue if Paracheirodon Axelrodi or Innesi are threatened as research has shown population is not effected by the aquarium trade. I believe we should only take from the wild if the goal is to breed offspring for hobbyists while maintaining wild population.
@@dennisbinkhorst2039 it is estimated that almost 90% of the wild population of tetras die every season since they breed in the rainy season and for the locals that is one of the few resources they have to make a living. Taking from the wild is not always bad imo.
There's a good doco called Wild Caught that explains it well. I believe the main reason Nick breeds them is the quality of neon tetras in Australia is not very good. He refers to it in one of his breeding videos.
I know hillstream loaches are VERY sensitive with meds. Can they handle pp? Also, besides using pp, what would you recommend to fully deworm/de-parasite fish while in a q/t?
But if you add peroxide afterwards it will be better - peroxide also kills fungus and bacteria. So it would be double treatment. And will add oxygen for fish.
Love your vids bro, just wondering what a good beginner fish to breed would be? I’d love to get to your level and maybe even open up a store Im 13 and would love to follow this same path of breeding and caring for fish. I own a 60 and 300 litre tank.
Question! I’ve set up my quarantine tank for new fish - I got some neons and I did exactly what you did small piece in a water bottle but it immediately turned brown and when I put it in the tank the tank went brown - so I couldn’t judge how much to put in because it wasn’t purple - I added a tiny bit of the crystals in the tank and it was purple but didn’t last long when I mixed it. You said it would turn brown but in a 15 minute duration so I was a bit stumped that it immediately went brown anyway I left it for 20 mins and then water changed and it’s a mild browny green colour - should I try doing it again after couple of days?
I know this is a a bit odd for this video. I would have asked on a more related video but those are older. I was wondering what you do with the all white or mostly white bettas after you breed them
Thank you for this video Nick - very clear and instructive, and I especially appreciate that the treatments you use are actually available in NZ (pretty much nothing else is 🥺). One question: would you ever use Meth Blue as a quarantine treatment?
You should have put an Amazon affiliate link in your description. How many people went to Amazon and bought potassium permanganate after watching this vid? I did.
Is this only the Neons? Because i got the Gold Tetra and put them with my Breeder betta for company now I’m freaking out. They all look healthy but ugh
I love your content. I’ve only been subscribed for a few days and I’ve watched a hours of your videos for research. I was wondering if you could tell me what you do with your white or mostly white bettas? They aren’t desirable usually so I was just wondering what I should do
Have you heard of aquaponics? There’s a major plant pathogen called Phytopthera, it caused the Irish potato’s famine. People describe it as a fungus but it’s technically a type of brown algae that can’t do photosynthesis. Phytopthera causes “Root rot” in avocado trees, killing feeder roots causing the tree to starve Be interesting if there was a fish species that could nibble at the roots of tree to remove phytopthera. I don’t know anything about brown algae though.
Its really hard to tak care of Neons😥they r such a pain... Not hardy and very prone to diseases quick...!! My 4pair Neons got this ick disease and i added salt each day to the tank after changing 50% of water as well... Added heater and a Air stone... And after three days after checking the Internet i've crushed 1 garlic and to a 2 gallon tank. Thts it... 7 neons died the same nyt ?? Wht i did wrong ?? Is adding garlic my mistake😓😓😓
The issue with Neons is because they are mass bred in huge farms, and usually fed only the minimum food and poor conditions. so by the time they reach the pet stores they are weak and get sick easily. Neons bred by a fish breeder that does it in better conditions are much hardier fish. So i dont think you did anything wrong. adding too much garlic might be a mistake but also if the fish were already really sick by then, its hard to tell. If you get more Neons, try and look at all the other neons and see if any of them have problems. If there are some looking sick then i wouldnt buy any from that tank. Just try and get healthy fish :)
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: Quarantining new fish is crucial to prevent introducing diseases into your fish room. Neon tetras, in particular, are prone to various health issues, including neon tetra disease. A potassium permanganate treatment is recommended to eradicate potential pathogens in the quarantine tank. Potassium permanganate is effective and relatively safe when used correctly. Quarantine tanks should have an air stone for oxygenation, and filters should be removed during treatment. Feeding live food like baby brine shrimp helps new fish recover and boosts their immune system. Quarantine tanks allow for observation and treatment of individual fish, reducing the risk of spreading diseases to other tanks. Medications like praziquantel and levamisole can be used to treat internal parasites in quarantined fish. It's essential to monitor quarantined fish closely and isolate any fish showing signs of illness. Made with HARPA AI
So wait, you remove the filter that was already in the same water than the quarantined fish, sucking whatever they brought in and the water they came in; just to add it as it is later? 🤦♂️ What's the point?
