Hyposalinity as an Ich Treatment

[TBall]

Once you do a hyposalinity treatment for 6 weeks that works in eradicating Ich from several affected fish, does the parasite die? Do the fish become healthy enough that the parasite cant attach to them? I am very confused about this and I have read many articles on the subject without ever having the question answered.

 

[LargeAngels]

Maybe this will answer some of your questions.

http://atj.net.au/marineaquaria/hyposalinity.html

Also, hypo is NOT affective against velvet, only ich.

 

[TBall]

Thanks!

Thanks!

Maybe this will answer some of your questions.

http://atj.net.au/marineaquaria/hyposalinity.html

Also, hypo is NOT affective against velvet, only ich.

Thanks for the info! Thats a great article. Very Cut and Dry.

 

[sea of cortez]

That is the best explaination of hyposalinity treatment I have seen yet

 

[fishyness]

It does work too. I'm in week 4 and Im thinking of starting to raise salinity today. Havent seen any sign of ick 3 days into treatment.

 

[TBall]

It does work too. I'm in week 4 and Im thinking of starting to raise salinity today. Havent seen any sign of ick 3 days into treatment.

Thats great! Now you can start throwing inverts in there after they are QT'd. I am jealous. Wish I was there. A little longer and I will be. This really teaches you patience doesnt it.

 

[fishyness]

Definitely, and I learned the importance of QT'ing. Hope I never have to do this again!:beer: