Yellow Tang wont eat

[mike126]

A couple days ago i noticed my yellow tang and my hippo tang both have ick.. so i started feeding them formula two with garlic the hippo tang seams to like it but the yellow tang wont eat it. Today i soaked nori in garlic and it would hardly touch it.. So what else can i do i have uv light and my water test are good my temp is 78-80 please help thanks alot

 

[TerryB]

You probably won't cure ich with garlic and a UV light, but there isn't a lot you can do unless you are willing to move the fish for treatment. Hyposalinity is the best treatment, but you can't use it on inverts or live rock.

Terry B

 

[mike126]

How can i set up qt tank in enough time so the fish wont be affected a new tank would take at least a month to cycle?

 

[pactrop]

You could pull some sand and rocks from your main tank if you can and also use the water from the main tank to set up a qt. I would do it quick...
I would also not worry too much about the yellow getting garlic, just make sure it gets plenty of food.

 

[mike126]

I will go get another tank then and give it a try..