After Ich....

Hi Everyone,

Well, I've had a small outbreak of ich in my tank for the past couple weeks or so. The only fish affected (so far) were my damsel and clown. My damsel had one spot, but seems clear now. My clown started with one spot, but another popped up yesterday. They are eating fine and acting fine. Hopefully everyone will survive. Here's my question, after the ich is no longer visible, what do I do? I know it will still be in my tank...

Also, I want to get one more small fish. How long after the ich is no longer visible should I wait to get the new fish? I guess I'm just feeling lost about where to go after the ich is no longer visible...

Thanks!

 

fighting ich is all about having healthy fish that can fight thru the infection or even better yet fight it off, try to keep up with good husbandry and stable prams and all will be fine if ich is already present and you want it completly out u will have to move fish to a different tank for about 8 weeks and treat them for ich

 

As much as I hate the About web pages here is a pretty good article "about" Marine Ich its life cycle, symptoms, cures and how to avoid re-infestation.

Saltwater Ich/ White Spot Disease

Here is a article that is a little more involved by Steven Pro.

Marine Ich, Cryptocaryon irritans A discussion of the Parasite and treatment options available- Part 1

Marine Ich, Cryptocaryon irritans A discussion of the Parasite and treatment options available- Part 2

Hope this helps...

 

... and repeat the process every time you introduce a new fish.