Possible Ich

[jharler]

I wanted to make sure there was no trace of anything left in the QT, so I soaked everything in bleach water and rinsed it out well. I'll let it dry out for a few days. I also decided to toss the filter media.

I'm worried about any harmful bacteria that is in my display. I know the ich parasite will die after 6 weeks without fish hosts, but what about any bacteria? A friend of mine suggested a UV sterilizer. Would that be a good idea?

I would hate to quarantine any new fish for 6 weeks only to have them killed by anything that might be lingering in the display.

 

[jharler]

I'm worried about any harmful bacteria that is in my display. I know the ich parasite will die after 6 weeks without fish hosts, but what about any bacteria? A friend of mine suggested a UV sterilizer. Would that be a good idea?

Anyone have an opinion on this?

 

[White Tiger]

UV sterilzers do work. However, there are pros and cons. For example, using a uv steriler kills harmful bacteria. While on the other hand, uv can kill beneficial bacteria that helps you reduce the number of water changes you have to do in a month.

 

[jharler]

I do weekly water changes of about 15%, so I'm not worried about that. I'm more worried about having bacteria in the display that might kill any future fish I add. I think I'm going to go ahead and get the UV sterilizer.