Lance's 225 gal tank - Page 2

Lance · #1 03-12-2009, 01:40 AM

The Ich epidemic wasn't getting any better. I was running a 25 watt UV sterilizer 24/7; a diatom filter for several hours every day; large water changes every 3 to 4 days; soaked food in garlic and Selcon; and provided nori every day. I lost my Chocolate Tang, and the Sailfin and Harlequin Tuskfish are in bad shape. A fellow reefer was good enough to lend me his spare 180 gal which I set up in the garage. Today I transferred all the fish over to the 180 where they will remain for 8 weeks leaving the display fallow. I began treating them with Cupramine and am keeping my fingers crossed, hoping I don't lose any more fish. It was a big job, but I felt it needed to be done. Thank-Yous go to MrFish55 (Dave) and Marie for all their help. It is very much appreciated.
Does anyone know what the shelf life of Cupramine is?

Mrfish55 · #2 03-12-2009, 02:14 AM

I have lots of eggcrate sitting here as well if you want to cover the QT (last thing you need now is any jumpers) hope the move went well and they have a speedy recovery.

Lance · #3 03-12-2009, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Mrfish55

I have lots of eggcrate sitting here as well if you want to cover the QT (last thing you need now is any jumpers) hope the move went well and they have a speedy recovery.

Way ahead of you Dave. Got eggcrate on the tank already.

Move went very well. Drained the tank, moved the fish over, did some rock and coral rearranging while I was at it. All in 1.5 hours. Then I sat back and had a beer. Was worried about my fish so I had a couple more. Then they tasted so good I had a couple more and now I'm half-****ed and feeling great.

:drinking