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  1. Humblefish

    Difficult Fish to Quarantine

    Main channel: https://www.youtube.com/HumblefishReef
  2. Humblefish

    Humblefish & Friends - Pilot Episode

    In this very first livestream of Humblefish & Friends, my wife & I will discuss our vision for future episodes. We want to discuss everything related to fish diseases & treatments, interview vendors that have been vetted on my forum, plus interview regular hobbyists about various topics...
  3. Humblefish

    Interview with Andrew Sandler

    Humblefish and Andrew Sandler talk fish diseases & treatments THIS EVENING on Youtube. Spread the word!
  4. Humblefish

    Hydrogen Peroxide To Treat Fish Parasites

    Hi everyone - I took the same topic that I did for MARSH Bingo night, and made it into a Youtube video for those who might have missed the presentation:
  5. Humblefish

    Website ideas?

    Hi - Any IT peeps here? I’m looking for some advice on ways to go about rebuilding my website. Something more intricate / maybe even interactive. I’m not talking about the forum, but the website itself where I’m just using WordPress: Marine Fish Diseases and Treatment
  6. Humblefish

    Looking for probate attorney

    Long story short... My brother died last year. He lived in Conroe (Montgomery County), and my 84 year old father hired an attorney to settle my brother's estate. Well, it looks like we got taken for a ride by this attorney by paying upfront for his services and getting nothing done. In any...
  7. Humblefish

    Bacterial Tufts & Viral Nodules

    Bacterial Tufts So, I borrowed this terminology from Dr. Charlie Gregory: https://www.aquaveterinarian.com It basically refers to white growths on the fish that are bacterial in nature. They oftentimes start out looking like Ich (or sometimes as small as Velvet) and then look more like...
  8. Humblefish

    New recommendation for chelated copper

    WARNING: The below recommendations are only applicable to chelated copper (e.g. Copper Power, Coppersafe). They DO NOT APPLY to Cupramine or any other forms of copper. Forward: After consulting with a public aquarium and Jeff@FisHotel.com, below are new recommendations for using chelated copper...
  9. Humblefish

    The Copper Window

    For those who prophylactically treat with copper for ich & velvet in QT, it's an age old question: Do I treat with copper immediately or wait until the fish begins eating? Both options have solid arguments in their favor. Copper can suppress appetite, so it's a good idea to let a finicky eater...
  10. Humblefish

    Actual vs. Half-baked Quarantine

    So it seems like nowadays everyone and their brother is selling "quarantined" fish. :p Which begs the question: How can I tell the real deal from vendors who are just using "quarantined fish" as a catchphrase?? Right off the bat AVOID a "half-baked" vendor who tells you any of the following: I...
  11. Humblefish

    Biodegradation - Are bacteria rendering your quarantine process useless?

    Biodegradation is the term given to the breakdown of organic chemicals by the biological action of a living organism. How is this relevant to our aquariums and in particular, a quarantine tank (QT)? Every single medication you dose (EXCEPT COPPER) is susceptible to biodegradation. (Liquid...
  12. Humblefish

    How To Euthanize a fish

    I wanted to compile several different contributions into one thread, and make it a sticky. You have two options to use for euthanizing a fish: MS-222 or Pure Clove Oil. For MS-222 you can find more detailed information and fish anesthesia + euthanasia dosages here...
  13. Humblefish

    The 20 DOs and DON’Ts of Quarantine

    I wrote this several years ago, but wanted to share it here as well... Please list any useful tips you might have in the comments below! Quarantine DOs and DON’Ts The purpose of this write-up is to offer useful tips and point out common mistakes made during quarantine (QT). DON'T ever use a...
  14. Humblefish

    How To Pick Out a "good fish"

    Once upon a time, most of us actually went into a Local Fish Shop (LFS) to pick out our fish in person. So, this write-up is geared more towards those who still pick out their fish as opposed to just ordering online. Sometimes ordering livestock online is like getting a box of chocolates... ;)...
  15. Humblefish

    New Ich Fallow Period

    First off, I must thank @victoly for bringing this recent study to my attention: Effects of temperature and host species on the life cycle of Cryptocaryon irritans It has now been peer-reviewed and the findings verified by other scientists. I'd also like to share a couple of other related...
  16. Humblefish

    Chemoprophylaxis vs. Observational Quarantine

    Preface: There has been much controversy over Chemoprophylaxis vs. Observational Quarantine in our hobby. The purpose of this article is to discuss the best practices for implementing both techniques, and to weigh the pros & cons of these two different methods of quarantining saltwater fish...
  17. Humblefish

    Medication Dosing Guide

    I wanted to compile a quick reference of the most common aquarium medications we use, and provide dosing guidelines/ranges for each. Below you will find information pertaining to both aquarium brand medications and related generics. Generally speaking, using generics (I buy from here) is...
  18. Humblefish

    A tribute to Lee Chin Eng!

    Back in the 1980s I used to read books/magazines all the time about the marine aquarium hobby. Most of the information was geared towards high powered filtration and keeping everything sterile. Most saltwater tanks were full of dead bleached coral skeletons, coarse sand and a single fluorescent...
  19. Humblefish

    Is lack of biodiversity a problem?

    I setup my first true reef tank sometime in the 1980s, and used all live rock to do it. (We didn't even realize back then that "dry rock" was an option.) Anyway, I put the LR in my tank, and of course there was die-off, but I think it cured in a few weeks. I knew it was safe to add fish/corals...
  20. Humblefish

    Disease eradication vs. Disease management (new)

    This article expands upon the Ich eradication vs. Ich management thread I wrote. It takes other diseases - such as Velvet, Brook, Uronema, Flukes, Bacterial Infections - into consideration; and discusses the best strategies for preventing vs. managing all pathogens commonly found in a saltwater...
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