My battle with Ich and how I was able to successfully control/beat it

I had a longer reply typed, but I suppose it's not worth causing more discussion.

I agree, the solution is just to continue to acquire more fish in a infested tank.
 
yes a mild ich strain can be managed.

This is an interesting observation, and one that I have noodled over lately. As I have posted in other threads, I do have a low level of ich in my tank, and have had since I switched over to a bigger tank 6 1/2 months ago. Only a couple of my fish show symptoms, Given some of the research on the topic, I'd expect the 'immunity' shown by the rest of my fish to run out about now .... but will it? I'm certainly prepared to take whatever steps are necessary to eliminate an aggressive ich problem, but see no reason to do so as long as it appears 'manageable'.
 
Given some of the research on the topic, I'd expect the 'immunity' shown by the rest of my fish to run out about now .... but will it? I'm certainly prepared to take whatever steps are necessary to eliminate an aggressive ich problem, but see no reason to do so as long as it appears 'manageable'.

a black clown i added to DT showed evidence of hte parasite after quaratining with copper for couple weeks. this was about 6 months or so ago. havent noticed evidence of the parasite on any other of hte 12 fish. i dont even know if it still appears on the clown..kind of stopped looking for it.. last time i tried to look didnt appear there was anything.
so if its in the system or fish are infected i there's no symptoms visible.. in fact, fish couldnt seem any more active or healthy.

also have seen low level of ich infestation in other reefers tanks that have been established for awhile.. nothing major but symptoms were visible.
 
I had a longer reply typed, but I suppose it's not worth causing more discussion.

I agree, the solution is just to continue to acquire more fish in a infested tank.

Thanks for all your valuable input on the subject, your sarcasm is much appreciated.
 
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