I have a purple Tang that developed ICK. I have had him in a QT for 1 week now. I have droped the salinity to about 1.014. I have given him 3 25 minute formulan baths the first was about 45 minutes. He is looking good with no signs if ICK. At what point do I start to raise the salinity back up and put him back into the tank?
When can I put him in the tank?
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BTTRFLYGRL
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SG needs to be at 1.009 for 4 weeks..then you slowly bring it back up and WAIT another couple of weeks to make sure he's okay..Make sure to monitor PH and ammonia
BTTRFLYGRL
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No..The ich on the fish is well protected from any chemicals or freshwater dips. I wouldn't bother with the Formalin dips, its just adding to the fishes stress
janakaybravo
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She's right. No shortcuts. 1.009 for 4 weeks, fishless display for 8 weeks is the only way to get rid of ich besides copper. It's a big pain, but it works. My display is now ich free for 3 months. It's great to look at my tank and enjoy my fish with no spots.
