Ich treatments - Page 2

arkanov85 · 04-10-2007, 04:53 AM

Thanks I sure will, although is it really possible to eliminate all ich from a tank? Ive read theres always some small amount of ich living in a tank that had an ich problem before.

lcstorc · 04-10-2007, 08:03 AM

The only way to remove ich totally from the tank is to leave the tank empty of all fish for the entire life cycle of the ich (6 weeks) while treating all fish in the qt with either copper or hyposalinity. Then all new fish need to be in QT for the sam 6 week time period for ovservation and if necessary treatment with either copper or hyposalinity. There are several good articles at the beginning of this thread that explain the process and why it is necessary in great detail. You should definitely read them.

bluespotjawfish · 04-10-2007, 08:55 AM

hyposalinity is less stressful on the fish.

Nanoreefbro · 04-17-2007, 01:42 PM

I've ran a UV Sterilizer for awhile. That seemed to help while feeding them garlic..

alanmorehead · 07-25-2007, 01:36 PM

Kent's Garlic Extreme worked great for me.

lcstorc · 07-30-2007, 07:55 AM

Garlic is great, but is basically a boost to their immune system.
I have a link but my laptop died Sat so I cannot get to it. Sorry.

04-10-2007, 04:53 AM	#16 (permalink)
arkanov85 Tubeworm Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 30 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Ich treatments Thanks I sure will, although is it really possible to eliminate all ich from a tank? Ive read theres always some small amount of ich living in a tank that had an ich problem before.

04-10-2007, 08:03 AM	#17 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 21,924 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Ich treatments The only way to remove ich totally from the tank is to leave the tank empty of all fish for the entire life cycle of the ich (6 weeks) while treating all fish in the qt with either copper or hyposalinity. Then all new fish need to be in QT for the sam 6 week time period for ovservation and if necessary treatment with either copper or hyposalinity. There are several good articles at the beginning of this thread that explain the process and why it is necessary in great detail. You should definitely read them. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

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bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,474 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Ich treatments hyposalinity is less stressful on the fish. __________________ Lorraine To BB and all Bluespots - Journey of the 2nd Year ...The 2nd Year - Photoshow Check out Mr. BJ and friends... Mr. BJ's Aquarium - PhotoShow

04-17-2007, 01:42 PM	#19 (permalink)
Nanoreefbro Midas Blenny Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 116 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Ich treatments I've ran a UV Sterilizer for awhile. That seemed to help while feeding them garlic.. __________________ "It wouldn't be a hobby if it was easy"...

07-25-2007, 01:36 PM	#20 (permalink)
alanmorehead Tunicate Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Ich treatments Kent's Garlic Extreme worked great for me. __________________ Local reef Club (Lincoln, NE): http://www.linomareefs.com

07-30-2007, 07:55 AM	#21 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 21,924 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Ich treatments Garlic is great, but is basically a boost to their immune system. I have a link but my laptop died Sat so I cannot get to it. Sorry. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

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