fantailfan1 26,742 Posted November 12, 2012 OK. When I looked for the cyst 30 minutes later it was nearly impossible to see. I wonder if he's been getting them all along and I just haven't seen them? Frustrating. I don't want the other fish to get these cysts. (Of course he's still in QT but I was hoping to get him back in the main tank in a week or 2 as we discussed.) 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dnalex 13,633 Posted November 12, 2012 I wouldn't worry so much about it. At this stage, I think it's best to let his immune system deal with it, since we don't want to create dependence on the meds anyway. Last night's plans are still good, as far as I am concerned. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fantailfan1 26,742 Posted November 12, 2012 You don't think the cysts will be an issue for the other fish? Don't get me wrong--I don't mind sticking with last night's plan and avoiding the salt dip!! . And I don't want him on the MMs longer than the 14 day plan. I just don't want a whole tank full of fish with acne!! This may be a reason to look into UV sterilizers. But is there one that works well that doesn't need a canister filter to run it? (Sold both of those with my 90 gallon). Or wouldn't a UV work for something like this? I'm just thinking if he continues to get cysts then they basically ooze into the water . . . Sorry for another flurry of questions. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dnalex 13,633 Posted November 12, 2012 I've had fish with "acne" and so has Helen, to name two cases I'm most familiar with. None of their tank mates ever developed this, so I don't really think that it's particularly contagious. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fantailfan1 26,742 Posted November 12, 2012 OK. Thanks so much. That makes me feel better. Glad I'm not the only one . . . I was just looking ahead at the calendar and realized that instead of putting the cake and drinks on the island for my daughter's bday parties, we will have a fish in QT for a centerpiece! I am soooo classy. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dnalex 13,633 Posted November 12, 2012 Oooh. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fantailfan1 26,742 Posted November 12, 2012 Yes, you can laugh. However, I believe I'm just days away from being known as "the crazy fish lady". I will never reveal that I weigh my fish monthly!! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dnalex 13,633 Posted November 12, 2012 Um, are you sure that the moniker hasn't been assigned years ago, oh 7-year Koko's forum member?! :rofl (All joking aside, I think that it's amazing that you have been a member for 7 years. It's the same with the many members we have here who have been with Koko for that long. I look forward to my 7 year medal.) 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fantailfan1 26,742 Posted November 12, 2012 Well I did have a few years away, dealing with family stuff, but I'm so glad to be back--crazy fish lady or not! The first time I let it slip at work about my "fish forum", they all had a good laugh. I guess it's good to be passionate about something. It could definitely be worse! When I was telling my neighbor about my latest bout with dropsy, she asked how I knew so much/how to treat it and I had to let her in on my little forum secret. She didn't seem too disturbed by it. We still walk our dogs together every night. Just think how many posts you'll have, Alex, by the time you hit 7 years! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fantailfan1 26,742 Posted November 16, 2012 Last update? Today is Day 14 of MMs and he still looks good. I will leave him in QT for another day or two just to keep a close eye on him. I will also start to lower the tank temp slowly if that's OK. Anything else I should do? need to know or watch for? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dnalex 13,633 Posted November 16, 2012 Nope. I think we are set and should be for quite some time. Let's re-evaluate right before you add him back, but I don't anticipate any issues. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fantailfan1 26,742 Posted November 16, 2012 I hope there aren't any issues. It'd be nice to get him back in the main tank on Sunday before my daughter's bday party. I'll have about 20+ family members here. It'd be nice to get the tank off the counter by then. Her sleepover party is tomorrow night. The tweens won't mind the fish on the counter. Most of them have seen it already. I'll update on Sunday if that's OK? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dnalex 13,633 Posted November 16, 2012 Perfect! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fantailfan1 26,742 Posted November 18, 2012 I am in the process of my *potential* last WC before adding my fish back to the main tank. The QT tank is 79* and the main tank is 73*. He still looks good (knock on wood), eating well (regular food for 2 days), and is active. Should I turn the heater down a couple of degrees to start getting the temp closer to main tank temp? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dnalex 13,633 Posted November 18, 2012 Sounds good. You can start dialing down the temp now, and by tomorrow it should be fine 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fantailfan1 26,742 Posted November 18, 2012 Woot! Woot! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fantailfan1 26,742 Posted November 18, 2012 One hour til bday party and I'd like to get the fish back in the main tank . . . He looks good and tank temps are within 2* of each other. Watcha think, Alex? (Hopefully you'll see this before the party!! ) 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dnalex 13,633 Posted November 18, 2012 Move him already! Have fun with the party 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fantailfan1 26,742 Posted November 18, 2012 OK 35 minutes and I still need to feed the non-finned kids but I will make it happen! Thanks a million for all your help, Alex! We ALL appreciate it! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fantailfan1 26,742 Posted November 18, 2012 (edited) Party is over and he was in the tank with about 10 minutes to spare! I actually teared up putting him in there cuz once I saw the pineconing I never thought he'd be going back to the main tank. He's back with his buddies, active and looking great! Yay! Another day, another fish saved by Koko's Goldfish Forum! Edited November 18, 2012 by fantailfan1 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
