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Ich took over tank, Live Stock didnt survive, how do I kill it and start again?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by ThyRaven, Sep 16, 2014.

  1. ThyRaven

    ThyRaven Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Well the title sums it up well - Ich took over tank, Live Stock didnt survive, how do I kill it and start again? I have a 135 gallon display tank with live rock and sand. Some snails and crabs have survived so far. Purple tang is hanging on by a thread and I don't see him making it to Friday. I also have 100 gallon pond tank that is about half full with more live rock, a giant skimmer, and a dual reactor for GFO and carbon. GFO and Carbon need changed once I get paid so I can buy more. The water salanity is down to 1.008 as well. This is checking with a refractometer with using RODI to clean the glass before and after use. Also ordering the calibration solution here in a week or 2.


    Do I need to dry the rock out? What about the sand? Still trying to figure out how the Ich got in my tank to begin with.
     
  2. scottlittle

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    By what I have read and being told pull the remaining fish out if any and and let the tank run without fish for 72 days. I guess ich needs fish to stay alive. no copper based stuff in the tank with corals or live rock. Water changes testing all as normal. This is just my thoughts. If it's wrong or partially right I will watch a learn as well
     
  3. scottlittle

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    I if you have a small hospital tank use it to treat the tang with copper.. Use some pvc pipe for it to hide.
     
  4. blackx-runner Administrator Website Team Leadership Team

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    Just leave it fishless for XX weeks the ich will die off. There are different arguments for the actual length of time needed for the ich to completely run its lifecycle, so I'll let you do the research and make that determination, but the longer you can go fish less is probably better. Then follow proper quarantine and preventative measures so you don't introduce it back into the tank again.
     
  5. HarleyHawk

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    I have a tank for your tang call me tomorrow 319-361-5600 I will come get it. your tank is way off.
     
  6. ThyRaven

    ThyRaven Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Tang toast guys. I've tried everything Craig suggested and even a couple other saltwater guys I know from Facebook. He has holes forming in his dorsal fin and he isnt active anymore ie sits on the sand. I can tell his days are numbered but the little bugger wont come out from behind the rock where I can either give him to someone to try and revive or lay him to rest. I figure he'll be in my power head tomorrow or Thursday.

    My pain is to shut the lights down come sunday and just let the water cycle with no food or fish in it until Fall Fest if not longer. Should I leave the heating running?
     
  7. Reefman

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    You can leave the lights & Heater on, without fish in the tank it will have no host..Just keep your tank running normal for 6-8 weeks keep doing water changes as well...
     
  8. Zach Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    So So Sorry for yor losses


    Go ahead and boost your salinity back u P. Kick the heater up to80 or 83° keepthe tank running for sure the corals will be fine but let the tank sit for 6 to 8 weeks. You Could also add some peroxide crystalline salts. that should kick the free swimming form out at the tanks
     

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