"Jolly Fisherman" wrote in message
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On Fri, 14 Jul 2006 10:07:36 -0500, "Koi-Lo" ¤?¤@ö½.Õ..Õ¢ wrote:

"Jolly Fisherman" wrote in message
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Of course I'm not making any claims. I'm just trying to understand
why closed tank is "necessary" and not just "wise" or "conservative."
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I've had GF for years and breed them right behind my house in 150 to 680g
tanks. I don't see it as "necessary" to close the tanks to new fish that
are carefully quarantined and treated for parasites. Parasites were
always
the biggest problem with them. Ulcers were the biggie with their close
relatives, the koi carp. Once you remove any parasites they may be
carrying, keep them in good healthy conditions and feed them well - they
thrive and reproduce rapidly and prolifically.

What medicine/what is your treatment for new fish?
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I use several. All new fish get the Quick-Cure treatment the first week.
I also may use Aquarasol and/or Clout. Clout is excellent for flukes. I
haven't seen flukes or anchor worms (on new fish) in a few years though. I
watch all new fish very carefully for 3 weeks. If I see anything suspicious
I'll hold them over another week or two in the Q-tank.
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KL....
Frugal ponding since 1995.
Aquariums since 1952.
My Pond & Aquarium Pages:
http://tinyurl.com/9do58
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