Treating the tank????

trying it again · 11-02-2007, 09:56 AM

Looks like my butterflies are breaking out with ick(small white raised dots and scratching on rocks).

I was just wondering if anyone has treated their entire tank with any success , without breaking down the tank .

I would appreciate any suggestions on how or what products that anyone had work for them.

Right now I,m trying (Chem-Marin Stop Parasites), not too thrilled with it, and (Kent Garlic Xtreme)as a food soak.

Thanks

rlcline76 · 11-02-2007, 10:31 AM

Garlic is good and you might want to add vitamins to that. That Chem-Marin is junk. You need a place to QT with something much more effective.

Otty · 11-03-2007, 05:08 AM

When I first put my Hippo Tang in the tank he started to get spots on him. I then started soaking their food in Vit C before I fed them and have never had another problem with it. I just let the food soak for about 20 min before I feed.
Wish you luck in your treatment.

Frizza · 11-03-2007, 10:26 AM

I also add a vitamin supplement and it seems to be help my tangs.

Tangster · 11-03-2007, 10:57 AM

A simple soak in the Vit C will do the trick may want to boost heat up a degree of two.

rlcline76 · 11-03-2007, 10:58 AM

I have a question. My tanks are small, so I do not get to keep tangs, I was under the impression that the bumps that tangs can get from stress are different than ich...am I wrong?????

trying it again · 11-04-2007, 10:50 AM

Thanks for the tips everyone.