can ich spread through inverts?

mattypw · 11/27/2009, 12:46 PM

I know that ich doesn't infect invertebrates, but can it spread through them? I was thinking about buying some new snails and I really don't want to risk giving ich to my clown, since I don't have a QT.
-Thanks

getfooled · 11/27/2009, 01:16 PM

you should be ok it will not spread, just dont put the water in the tank

jenglish · 11/27/2009, 01:44 PM

Theoretically crypto can encyst on a snail shell. The chances of introducing ich into your tank this way are pretty small, but there.

peasofme · 12/02/2009, 05:00 AM

you can rinse the inverts in tank water before placing them in your tank

sugarridgeranch · 12/02/2009, 10:05 AM

Personally I QT everything. Even seasoned live rock. One little invert or cool frag is not worth causing trouble in your display tank. Besides it gives you a chance to observe your new addition, in a place where it won't be harrassed. It also allows for the opportunity to ajust your QT tank salinity to the water in the bag. Then over your QT period, adjust your QT salinity to match your display tank. Less stressful on the invert too. Then they aren't going through a big salinity swing, which even with drip acclimating can happen. ( It just happens slower with the drip method IMO. ) I'm sure there will be people that will tell you otherwise. For me, I don't gamble. Ok, maybe just in Vegas

peasofme · 12/02/2009, 11:48 AM

^ that would definitely be the safest way to do it.

blacktop pete · 12/02/2009, 05:11 PM

Have to agree quarantine everything.

11/27/2009, 12:46 PM	#1
mattypw Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 184	can ich spread through inverts? I know that ich doesn't infect invertebrates, but can it spread through them? I was thinking about buying some new snails and I really don't want to risk giving ich to my clown, since I don't have a QT. -Thanks

11/27/2009, 01:44 PM	#3
jenglish Marquis de Carabas Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 2,523	Theoretically crypto can encyst on a snail shell. The chances of introducing ich into your tank this way are pretty small, but there. __________________ Jeremy Brown liquor never hurt anybody “Je n'ai pas besoin de cette hypothèse" Pierre-Simon Laplace I should want to cook him a simple meal, but I shouldn't want to cut into him, to tear the flesh, to wear the flesh, to be born unto new worlds where his flesh becomes my key. Current Tank Info: broken and dry

12/02/2009, 10:05 AM	#5
sugarridgeranch Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 23	Personally I QT everything. Even seasoned live rock. One little invert or cool frag is not worth causing trouble in your display tank. Besides it gives you a chance to observe your new addition, in a place where it won't be harrassed. It also allows for the opportunity to ajust your QT tank salinity to the water in the bag. Then over your QT period, adjust your QT salinity to match your display tank. Less stressful on the invert too. Then they aren't going through a big salinity swing, which even with drip acclimating can happen. ( It just happens slower with the drip method IMO. ) I'm sure there will be people that will tell you otherwise. For me, I don't gamble. Ok, maybe just in Vegas __________________ Today is international disturbed People's Day! Send a word of encouragement to fellow reefkeepers, just as I have done...I don't care if you lick windows, take the special bus or occaisionally pee on yourself- you hang in there 'cause you are special Sunshine!! Current Tank Info: (2) FOWLR Nanos 30 & 15 gal, (2) 55 gal & (1) 20 gal fresh water display tanks, fresh and salt QT tanks

11/27/2009, 01:16 PM	#2
getfooled Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gulf Coast TX Posts: 46	you should be ok it will not spread, just dont put the water in the tank

12/02/2009, 05:00 AM	#4
peasofme Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: usa Posts: 1,405	you can rinse the inverts in tank water before placing them in your tank

12/02/2009, 11:48 AM	#6
peasofme Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: usa Posts: 1,405	^ that would definitely be the safest way to do it.

12/02/2009, 05:11 PM	#7
blacktop pete Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: nyc Posts: 42	Have to agree quarantine everything.