bump on the holding off for a while.
I can sympathize with your loss. It happened to me... although not from a parasite. Mine was water parameter related. Don't give up. Let your tank sit for a few weeks... than jump back in very slowly to ensure survival. Karma to you!
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72 gallon bow front, aqua c urchin protein skimmer, wet/dry filtration, 90lbs lr, 70lb sand, 2 clown fish, yellow-head goby, yellow tang, flame angel, blue hippo, six-line wrasse, carpet anemone, cleaner shrimp, 4 mj1200's with red sea wavemaker, current sundial t5 ho lighting 216w, coralife 1/6 hp chiller | 
