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I have ordered a pair of GBRs from a well known breeder with an excellent reputation. I finally got up the nerve to try them. I've wanted one or two for a long time. I got an email today that they will be shipped tomorrow, and that they will be very hungry from their trip and after no food for five days, they will be weak. Oh dear... I am nervous to begin with--these will be my first, and I know they are sensitive, so this scared me.
My PH is exactly the same as the breeder's, so I'm hoping this will make things easier on the fish. But, the main point of this post is that the breeder recommends I put Paragard (Seachem) or Melafix in my tank. I called all around, and no one around here has either one. Luckily, I have an order coming in though that will include Prazi Pro.
I emailed the breeder, and asked him if I could use Prazi Pro instead, and he answered, "No problem." Do you agree with this? Or would you go ahead and get one of the others? I can buy it online, but it would take longer to get here than the fish, and overnight shipping is outrageous! Any other suggestions would be appreciated too, as I've never had GBRs before, and am very nervous. Anything to help them with the transition to my tanks? I know about drip acclimating and keeping the lights off for 24 hours. Oh, almost forgot to ask! How long should I use the Prazi Pro? One time only, or several days??? Thank you!
My PH is exactly the same as the breeder's, so I'm hoping this will make things easier on the fish. But, the main point of this post is that the breeder recommends I put Paragard (Seachem) or Melafix in my tank. I called all around, and no one around here has either one. Luckily, I have an order coming in though that will include Prazi Pro.
I emailed the breeder, and asked him if I could use Prazi Pro instead, and he answered, "No problem." Do you agree with this? Or would you go ahead and get one of the others? I can buy it online, but it would take longer to get here than the fish, and overnight shipping is outrageous! Any other suggestions would be appreciated too, as I've never had GBRs before, and am very nervous. Anything to help them with the transition to my tanks? I know about drip acclimating and keeping the lights off for 24 hours. Oh, almost forgot to ask! How long should I use the Prazi Pro? One time only, or several days??? Thank you!