NEED advice quickly!!!

[paxton.rock]

I’m treating ich in my display tank. all my fish are going to QT to let the ich die off in my DT. Can someone confirm that I can still leave my inverts (turbo snails, and shrimp) in my display tank and the ich will still die?

 

[happyhourhero]

Yes. It is my understanding that Ich needs a fish host for part of its life cycle.

 

[ISpeakForTheSeas]

As mentioned, ich needs fish to continue reproducing, so leaving the inverts in the tank is fine. Just make sure to do a proper treatment for your fish and a proper fallow (minimum of 45 days at a minimum of 81F) for your tank.

 

[C4ctus99]

@Jay Hemdal can confirm, but I think he recommends 76 days fallow(?)

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

@Jay Hemdal can confirm, but I think he recommends 76 days fallow(?)

The timing ranges from 45 days at above 81 degrees to 76 days at room temperature. I have lately been suggesting 60 days for most reef tanks.
Jay