Regular Member molbert73 Posted December 3, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted December 3, 2011 So I visited my favorite LFS today. I don't get many opportunities to go to this store as it's an hour away. I was in the area today for a dog show so I had to stop in. This store is amazing. They prazi every goldfish before it even goes out on the floor for sale. They had very few at the moment for sale because they just moved ouit their pond stock and now just have room for more fancies. I got to go in the back room where they QT everything and they had a tank of AWESOME goldies that were currently being treated for lice They have 1 week to go in their treatment. There was the cutest demekin. A gorgeous peachy orange. I said to myself that I would only consider teles and ranchu's so of course I am very interested in this fish And I need more orange in my tank, I have a TON of white. They are holding this fish for me when it comes out of treatment. Should I get it??? I really trust this store. They have a great reputation and I have been very happy with the fish that I have gotten there (Peanut and Martini) Is a 4 week treatment for fish lice sufficient? If I do should I do a longer QT? I'm thinking that I would just add it in with Phineas and Ferb (cause I haven't treated them for anything yet) and start salt and prazi then. I just need your thoughts on this. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member number20121 Posted December 3, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted December 3, 2011 Get it! If you trust this LFS so much, then I think you should be fine. Keep a really close eye on him during QT. Fish lice are quite big and hard to miss, I remember when Helen posted the video about the fish louse she plucked off one of her finned ones. Peachy orange, that's great! I love that color 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member molbert73 Posted December 3, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 3, 2011 Thanks Fang I do trust this store. They are not afraid to show you the behind the scenes stuff there. Every fish in the tank looked healthy and active so I'm sure that they treated them right away. There were some beauties in there. A gorgeous large red and white ryukin, a couple cute little lionheads, some nice orandas. Shawn, if you are reading this, wanna go back with me? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin koko Posted December 3, 2011 Admin Share Posted December 3, 2011 I would still QT for alteast 2 weeks. This way you can make sure all of those pesky buggers are gone. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member molbert73 Posted December 3, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 3, 2011 Oh, absolutely Koko I don't want to have to mess with lice, eewww!!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin koko Posted December 3, 2011 Admin Share Posted December 3, 2011 I had it once... I was lucky. It was only one louse and well It was CREEPY! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member molbert73 Posted December 3, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 3, 2011 I found one on an oranda at a crappy lfs a couple weeks ago. I pointed it out to an employee. So gross. They are huge! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member ShawneeRiver Posted December 3, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted December 3, 2011 Ooo, I've never been there. I'd love to go. When are you going? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member molbert73 Posted December 3, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 3, 2011 I don't know yet. They are supposed to be out of their treatment and back up for sale in a week so maybe next weekend??? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member number20121 Posted December 3, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted December 3, 2011 You ladies will have to document your trip to that place! LOL 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin koko Posted December 3, 2011 Admin Share Posted December 3, 2011 A Video would be nice 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member blackteles Posted December 3, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted December 3, 2011 I agree with Koko on this, Molly. I'm a firm believer of QT. I bought a pair of small telescopes from my fav LFS and without QT put them into my main tank a few years back. Everyone wound up with ich and I decided from then on I'd never add any more fish without at least a 30 day QT. It's paid off for me. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member molbert73 Posted December 3, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 3, 2011 No worries about qt. That will be done for sure. So you think its ok if to purchase? I will document the outing 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member blackteles Posted December 3, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted December 3, 2011 You're asking the Telescope enabler? C'mon now Molly.... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member molbert73 Posted December 4, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 4, 2011 Hahaha! I totally just laughed out loud Dennis you will love this fish. I hope it has just as much personality when I go back 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporter Helen Posted December 4, 2011 Supporter Share Posted December 4, 2011 i would get it.. obviously you have your heart set on it.. but, as others advise, i would qt also.. at least for 2 weeks. probably more. you just never know if Ich/bacteria will show even after the lice treatment that the store is providing for their stock. they have a lot of fish "living" off their filtration systems and at different intervals.. who knows if a new batch of fish, just before yours is leaving their qt doesn't bring something in that will surface in a few weeks time? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member molbert73 Posted December 4, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 4, 2011 Well I wouldn't say my heart is set on it When they call I will probably go back and see if I still feel the same about it. If not, no fishy! I'm not in any hurry to fill up my tank. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member dnalex Posted December 4, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted December 4, 2011 Sounds like you have a great plan & great suggestions from everyone. Good luck! If you do decide to bring the demekin home, I can't wait to see it 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member molbert73 Posted December 4, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 4, 2011 Thanks Alex 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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