Re: NANFA-- fish collecting and fungus on collected fish

james graham (busterg_at_voyager.net)
Mon, 12 Aug 2002 10:26:16 -0400

I haven't done a tremendous amount of collecting, but have done several long
distance i.e. 700-1000 mile trips ( one way).I have my van rigged up with a
DC/AC converter, air pumps and valves so I can keep the fish well aerated as
I am convinced if you keep the oxygen level up the fish fair much better.
Also I think it's important to not let the temperature rise and add
something to control ammonia such as Amquel.

Jim Graham
Hastings Mi
----- Original Message -----
From: "Leo Arieux" <HOLLIS1506_at_webtv.net>
To: <nanfa_at_aquaria.net>
Sent: Monday, August 12, 2002 9:55 AM
Subject: Re: NANFA-- fish collecting and fungus on collected fish

> Moon :
>
> I had the same problem mostly occurring during summer time. I believe
> that the heat and stress accelerates any incident of fungus on the fish.
> I was able to eliminate it completely by using A) "frozen cold packs" in
> the styrofoam containers that I store the fish in to bring home, B) I
> use T C Capsules (a broad band fungicide) at the prescribed dose. I
> place the fungicide in the collection water in the plastic bags the
> water and fish are in. The cold packs remain in the container but NOT in
> the water.
>
> I have only my experience to substantiate the findings but it works for
> me, YMMV, but I no longer have that problem.
>
> Good luck and stay well.
>
> Leo
>
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