| A fallow tank
Hi reeflovers
I have to say this passion of ours is the most frustrating, confusing and constant source of dissallusionment I can think of. Everyone has a different idea of right and wrong and defends their "system" to the max. Which leaves many of us beginners in a constant state of bewilderment. Having said that, when things are going well there are few things more satisfying. I could go on but but recognise that this is probably not the place so I will seek your advice.
Having suffered a strain of Whitespot that has all but decimated my fish population I have decided to allow my tank to sit fallow for a number of weeks to try and ensure I eradicate this curse of a desease. Can someone please advise with any sort of authority, if whitespot or ich can survive on invertebrates including coral banded shrimp and various snails? Or do I need to remove these from my tank as well?
I have no interest in killing any more fish so I have decided if I can not be 100% certain I have been successful in eradicating this desease from my tank then I fear I must choose another hobby which hopefully will instil in me the same amount of passion.
Regards
Steve |