ick

[Serpantkeeper]

Ok so I’m having an issue with ick. I’ve now lost 2 tangs to it. What I’m asking is what is the best way to deal with it. I’ve read copper works but kills inverts. Is there anything that won’t take out corals or inverts? What are my best options. Thanks

[CHEAPREEF]

You'll need to QT your fish (all your fish) and treat them to properly rid Ich. Here is a good read on what you can/need to do.
http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forum/i...d-facts.23132/

[Slayer33]

Microbe-Lift Herbtana and Garlic Guard.

I'm on day 6 of the 10 day treatment and my clown which was very infected with ick is not almost completely clear of it. It boosts all other fishes immune systems as well.. none of my other 12 fish are infected and all my corals and inverts are all happy.

I've read it works for some but not everyone, some will say my fish will all die if I don't QT and go fallow for 60 days etc... perhaps that is the only way to completely remove ick from a tank.. but tearing apart my aquascape and stressing out all my fish/inverts/corals in the process just seems like a disaster also waiting to happen.

[CHEAPREEF]

Originally Posted by Slayer33

Microbe-Lift Herbtana and Garlic Guard.

I'm on day 6 of the 10 day treatment and my clown which was very infected with ick is not almost completely clear of it. It boosts all other fishes immune systems as well.. none of my other 12 fish are infected and all my corals and inverts are all happy.

I've read it works for some but not everyone, some will say my fish will all die if I don't QT and go fallow for 60 days etc... perhaps that is the only way to completely remove ick from a tank.. but tearing apart my aquascape and stressing out all my fish/inverts/corals in the process just seems like a disaster also waiting to happen.

This will not kill Ich, it might help the fish live through the life cycle but it will not rid the tank of Ich. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1852814

[Serpantkeeper]

That’s an old article on reefcentral

[kyl]

Do you want to completely eradicate it, or just live with it? The former requires a level of dedication that not many are willing to do.

https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/ich-er...management.45/ best summary on it in the hobby imo.

[CHEAPREEF]

Originally Posted by Serpantkeeper

That’s an old article on reefcentral

Yes sir you are 100% correct that's what it is, also a lot of feedback on the product you are using/advising. Doesn't work.

[ReefMadness]

it isn't going to solve an already present outbreak but i do believe there is some truth to running uv as a preventative measure provided the wattage and flow are scaled properly to the system volume.