Ich

lYlaximus · 07/15/2008, 03:26 PM

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10 Gallons 2 Clowns and a very expensive Helfrichs Firefish

I have ridich only problem is I have a decent number of inverts. A fireshrimp nice condy anemone 5-7 Hermits including my favorite electric blue knuckle Hermit, An emerald and 3 turbo snails. Some very nice green star polyp that has been growing on a piece of PVC pipe and for the moment has not spread one my rocks.

On the upside I do have a new 24 gallon coming this week but I most definitely want to get rid of the ich before I switch tanks.
I've heard upping it to 80 degrees shortens the cycle and half tank water changes once they have just fallen off the fish can be effective.

Any ideas?
I have no quarantine tank but I do have a 5 gallon bucket and an extra backup 3 gallon filter just in case my 20 breaks down and I need extra time or something. Thought about placing all the inverts in there but I've heard they can carry ich and I dont have an extra heater or light and anemones usually need both of those.

Aquarist007 · 07/15/2008, 04:07 PM

there are three preferred methods of dealing with ich--and all require the use of a quaratine tank
hyposalination
use of copper based meds
series of complete tank changes

I have a good read with lots of links on my capn's logbook thread

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...readid=1424845

D to the P · 07/15/2008, 06:11 PM

IMO the best way to get the ich out is to take the fish out. All the fish should be in QT for 6 weeks before going back into this tank, or into the new tank. Otherwise you risk infecting the new tank with ich as well (even if the fish don't pick it up, it may still be there). Follow the Capn's instructions. It may be inconvenient, but its the best way to make sure the fish and inverts stay healthy, and the ich stays out of the new system. Setting up a QT tank is a lot cheaper than replacing all the fish you have.

Aquarist007 · 07/15/2008, 06:16 PM

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Originally posted by D to the P
IMO the best way to get the ich out is to take the fish out. All the fish should be in QT for 6 weeks before going back into this tank, or into the new tank. Otherwise you risk infecting the new tank with ich as well (even if the fish don't pick it up, it may still be there). Follow the Capn's instructions. It may be inconvenient, but its the best way to make sure the fish and inverts stay healthy, and the ich stays out of the new system. Setting up a QT tank is a lot cheaper than replacing all the fish you have.

joining me for rounds tonight are we D to theP

D to the P · 07/15/2008, 06:24 PM

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Originally posted by capn_hylinur

joining me for rounds tonight are we D to theP

Yeah, every now and then I get the urge to answer questions for people, then I normally stop for a week or two. Notice how I haven't been in the clubhouse in a while?
I guess it's kinda a broken record effect cause we normally offer the same advice, but when you're right you're right

Aquarist007 · 07/15/2008, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by D to the P
Yeah, every now and then I get the urge to answer questions for people, then I normally stop for a week or two. Notice how I haven't been in the clubhouse in a while?
I guess it's kinda a broken record effect cause we normally offer the same advice, but when you're right you're right

yes there are other threads on here then Tswifty's

ooop like this one--sorry for hijacking a bit

07/15/2008, 03:26 PM	#1
lYlaximus Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 82	Ich ****. 10 Gallons 2 Clowns and a very expensive Helfrichs Firefish I have ridich only problem is I have a decent number of inverts. A fireshrimp nice condy anemone 5-7 Hermits including my favorite electric blue knuckle Hermit, An emerald and 3 turbo snails. Some very nice green star polyp that has been growing on a piece of PVC pipe and for the moment has not spread one my rocks. On the upside I do have a new 24 gallon coming this week but I most definitely want to get rid of the ich before I switch tanks. I've heard upping it to 80 degrees shortens the cycle and half tank water changes once they have just fallen off the fish can be effective. Any ideas? I have no quarantine tank but I do have a 5 gallon bucket and an extra backup 3 gallon filter just in case my 20 breaks down and I need extra time or something. Thought about placing all the inverts in there but I've heard they can carry ich and I dont have an extra heater or light and anemones usually need both of those.

07/15/2008, 04:07 PM	#2
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07/15/2008, 06:11 PM	#3
D to the P Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Amishville, USA Posts: 2,047	IMO the best way to get the ich out is to take the fish out. All the fish should be in QT for 6 weeks before going back into this tank, or into the new tank. Otherwise you risk infecting the new tank with ich as well (even if the fish don't pick it up, it may still be there). Follow the Capn's instructions. It may be inconvenient, but its the best way to make sure the fish and inverts stay healthy, and the ich stays out of the new system. Setting up a QT tank is a lot cheaper than replacing all the fish you have. __________________ Nature V.S. Nurture: Nature Always Wins. Current Tank Info: 12 gallon Aquapod reef with LED's, multiple nano's at work.