Puffer with ich

kathryn,

It is actually easier to balance a larger volume of water. Dilution is the solution to pollution and the more water the less the swings in water parameters. Dream of a big tank!

 

Kathryn,

You cannot treat your tank with hyposalinity if it contains live rock or inverts. Make sure that you know how to treat with hyposalinity correctly. You need a refractometer or lab grade large glass hydrometer that is calibrated for reef type temps. Do not use a plastic swing arm type hydrometer. Check the pH and alk daily during the treatment.
You can find out more about hyposalinity in part three of my series on ich. This is part three of five.

http://www.marineaquariumadvice.com/aquarium_fish_3.html

Cheers,
Terry B