Just got ICK... how do you deal with it when you have a big tank?

[jpsika08]

Thanks for the info guys.

Kinlayan, I want to get the Emperor Aquatics 150watt unit, which is rated for up to 1,035 gallons. Do you think for my tank (Overall system volume 600g) will be overshoot?

Thanks again.

 

[Big E]

Read this link for the FACTS............of course some people will still twist the facts to support their absurd opinions.

Read it, be logical & you'll understand what needs to be done to prevent ich & deal with it properly.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1986013

 

[pacislandaqua]

Ich in a closed system vs the ocean is not comparable. 2 totally different aspects of the ich life.

You can get rid of it out of your systems. It takes time, patience and a GREAT QT method... which is where 90% of people go wrong in the first place.

Once you have it, the only way to get rid of it is a fallow tank for 2 months.

However, a healthy system can overcome ich pretty easily. once you start messing with the system it will make it worse. Unless you can get the fish out easily, dont try anything, just let them fight it off.

 

[vamaro]

I had ick in my display earlier this year because I took at fish out of the QT too early. Anyway, my fish seemed to fight it off. I also noticed that the ick seemed to get weaker over time, maybe about 3 months. By weaker, I mean at first the fish were getting a lot of large spots. Over time, the spots were getting smaller, less frequent and the fish seemed less bothered by it.

I have an Aqua 57 watt. I change the bulb about every 9 months. The UV is not a cure. However, a UV may help reduce the free swimming ick but the fish will still get ick. It just spreads so quickly.

 

[BAJA272]

I have a 57 watt aqua uv w/wiper (I broke the bulb) sterilizer, brand new in the box for $150.00 if your interested.