I can't beleive I did this ICK!!

[Boggs]

After my tank has been going good for 6 years I decide to go fish shopping with a good friend. Needless to say I buy a bi-color angel don't quartine. 2 days after the angel is dead. And a week later my 6 year old blue hippo has tiny white spots and is itching herself on the sand and rocks. I added herbtana to try and treat but I'm not sure it's going to work. Is there anything else I can do to treat the tank? Of corse it's a reef:-(. I need options fast I do not want my hippo to die. I can't believe I added a fish, it's been so long. I guess I let the cold temps lure me in!

 

[jbvdhp]

No, you have to remove all the fish and find an appropriate means to treat the fish outside of the display and leave the tank fallow for 72 days.

It could be ich or something else, but best to take action ASAP or watch the fish perish

 

[Boggs]

What would be the best medication?

 

[Jade5051]

I'm not an expert at treating hippos but I'd guess the tank transfer method would be best.

 

[MrsReefK]

Tank transfer method

 

[scooter31707]

I agree, TTM and 72 days with no fish in the display tank.

 

[Deinonych]

+3 on TTM, regardless of species.