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03/23/2008, 07:58 PM
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ich on the rock
I am planning on buying some live rock from someone
and they say that the rock may have ich that stays in the rock is this possible and should I not buy as it may cause me grief down the road by giving my fish ich. |
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03/23/2008, 08:23 PM
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From what I understand ich can only live with out a host (fish) for a day or so you should be fine with it.
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03/23/2008, 08:25 PM
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I think your going to want to keep that out of a fish system for 4-6 weeks.
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03/24/2008, 08:40 AM
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anyone else with advice
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03/24/2008, 09:45 AM
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03/24/2008, 09:52 AM
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I have no fish in the tank it is a new setup I would like the rock for filtration I am in no rush the rock can sit for some time before I add fish. Also should I put it in the main tank or in a rubbermaid tub.
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