Ick yeap ick

[William78]

i need help guys , i have to put all my fish in QT tank but my question is i have About 25 diferents type of fish in it which fish i can't put them into QT or maybe lesser dose of cooper?? Idk i have one dragonent i and so many more 2 angels 4 tangs they all have ick

 

[Brew12]

i need help guys , i have to put all my fish in QT tank but my question is i have About 25 diferents type of fish in it which fish i can't put them into QT or maybe lesser dose of cooper?? Idk i have one dragonent i and so many more 2 angels 4 tangs they all have ick

Oh man, I feel for you!
I recommend reading this thread. I copied a section out of the first post, but reading the entire thread is worthwhile imo. It discusses other types of fish that may be sensitive in addition to the first ones listed.

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/copper-treatment.193343/

"Some species of fish, such as angels, puffers, lions and mandarins are notoriously difficult to treat with copper."

 

[cmcoker]

This sounds complicated. First are you sure it's ick, not velvet?
Second, @melypr1985 @Humblefish

I also think one of them can might move your thread to the fish disease forum, since you'll get more help there.

Sorry for your situation [emoji20]

 

[melypr1985]

Moved thread to disease forum:
You'll need a large QT for that many fish. I'd like to see a picture of the fish before you start to treat... Just to be sure it's ick. The mandy will need to be done a different way as they don't tolerate copper well at all.

 

[William78]

Moved thread to disease forum:
You'll need a large QT for that many fish. I'd like to see a picture of the fish before you start to treat... Just to be sure it's ick. The mandy will need to be done a different way as they don't tolerate copper well at all.

Wen i get home I'll take pictures also can i do hiposalinity ? ' in DT???

 

[melypr1985]

Wen i get home I'll take pictures also can i do hiposalinity ? ' in DT???

You can, but it ONLY treats ick and is tricky to pull off correctly. First order of business is to try and confirm that diagnosis.

edit to add: you would have to remove all inverts and corals before doing hypo in the display.

 

[Brew12]

Wen i get home I'll take pictures also can i do hiposalinity ? ' in DT???

You can. Just be aware that it can be a challenge to maintain the correct salinity level and that there are some strains of ich that are resistant to hypo. So even if you do it right, there is no guarantee that it will work.

 

[William78]

You can, but it ONLY treats ick and is tricky to pull off correctly. First order of business is to try and confirm that diagnosis.

edit to add: you would have to remove all inverts and corals before doing hypo in the display.

Ohhh I didn't know inverts and coral are not tolerant to low hyposalinity

 

[melypr1985]

there are some strains of ich that are resistant to hypo. So even if you do it right, there is no guarantee that it will work.

^^ that too

 

[William78]

^^ that too

I'll take some pictures wen i get home so maybe you guys can help me if isick or velvet

 

[Brew12]

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/hyposalinity.247596/

If you haven't referenced it yet.

 

[Humblefish]

Also, please list all the fish you are needing to treat so we can scan the list for other copper intolerant species (like the mandarin.)