Tang with ICH

Neo Jeo · Jul 17, 2018

Unfortunately my tang I got from divers den has white spots and is itching . I gave them both baths before entering my tank, that did not work and I have a total of 12 fish.

What are my options now the fish cannot be removed . What solution should I use ? I just research and I think I’ll order Ruby Reef Kick-Ich™/Rally™ Combo Pack?

Please respond quickly as I’d appreciate the help .

Sad day...

HotRocks · Jul 17, 2018

Neo Jeo said:
Unfortunately my tang I got from divers den has white spots and is itching . I gave them both baths before entering my tank, that did not work and I have a total of 12 fish.

What are my options now the fish cannot be removed . What solution should I use ? I just research and I think I’ll order Ruby Reef Kick-Ich™/Rally™ Combo Pack?

Please respond quickly as I’d appreciate the help .

Sad day...

Neither will erradicate ich. These are in your DT?

Neo Jeo · Jul 17, 2018

Yes, they are in my DT

HotRocks · Jul 17, 2018

Neo Jeo said:
Yes, they are in my DT

What kind of tang are we talking about?

Neo Jeo · Jul 17, 2018

Caribbean blue Tang and I also see it on my flame angel

HotRocks · Jul 17, 2018

There is no "magical" reef safe treatment that will erradicate ich.

Only way is to move all fish to QT and use copper, CP, Hypo, or TTM. Allow DT to be fallow for 76 days.

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/treatment-options-index.247573/

Or you can attempt to "manage" it.

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/ich-eradication-vs-ich-management.188775/

Neo Jeo · Jul 17, 2018

Thanks for the forms

Neo Jeo · Jul 17, 2018

What if I raise my tank temp? I did not see that in the ich managment section. Also is there any solution that I can add to help heal the fish?

Brett newell · Jul 17, 2018

Temp doesn't effect saltwater ich like it does for freshwater. There is a thread on here about somebody that used chloroquine phosphate in their display. He is a brave individual. Would it be possible to remove coral and treat with cp or possibly hypo?

Neo Jeo · Jul 17, 2018

Can’t move anything. It is what it is..

I think I’m going to try Ich Attach at least to help heal them if they get an infection. I hope they stay healthy and stay eating.

I just ordered 2 fish off of divers den today. Spent $100.00 I hope I can cancel my order.

Neo Jeo · Jul 17, 2018

I have a divers den order of a Tomi tang and a blenny. Should I cancel the order? I assume so as my fish is showing ich.

HotRocks · Jul 17, 2018

Neo Jeo said:
I have a divers den order of a Tomi tang and a blenny. Should I cancel the order? I assume so as my fish is showing ich.

If you were going to QT them with your existing fish it wouldn't be a problem.

Robink · Jul 17, 2018

I would cancel if possible. It's well worth it to get some cheap petco dollar a gallon tanks for qt. I qt everyone before they go into the display for just the reason you stated... too difficult to get them back out of the display. It is also much easier to treat the sick fish in a smaller tank- less meds.
Plus with the cost of fish today you don't want one sick fish wiping out your entire population, I've had that happen in the past.

Neo Jeo · Jul 17, 2018

I’m raising my tank to 80d, I have read many articles saying so. I’m going to get Ich Attack. And treat. I’m going to try to cancel my fish order .

HotRocks · Jul 17, 2018

I would advise against raising the temp. I don't know where you keep the temp regularly. Keep in mind, higher the temp less oxygen.

Your fish are already stressed and have parasites afflicting the gills. Lowering the O2 level, won't help but worsen the problem IMO.

Neo Jeo · Jul 17, 2018

HotRocks said:
I would advise against raising the temp. I don't know where you keep the temp regularly. Keep in mind, higher the temp less oxygen.

Your fish are already stressed and have parasites afflicting the gills. Lowering the O2 level, won't help but worsen the problem IMO.

Ok. I’m just going to different directions right now. Blaaa

HotRocks · Jul 17, 2018

Neo Jeo said:
Ok. I’m just going to different directions right now. Blaaa

I know it's a pain. Trust me, I started in the hobby using a QT. I still lose fish in QT and struggle at times.

Neo Jeo · Jul 17, 2018

HotRocks said:
I know it's a pain. Trust me, I started in the hobby using a QT. I still lose fish in QT and struggle at times.

Thanks for the reassurance

Humblefish · Jul 17, 2018

I personally would get this situation under control before buying any more fish.

Neo Jeo · Jul 17, 2018

Humblefish said:
I personally would get this situation under control before buying any more fish.

Thanks for the guidance. I have looked for the Tomi tang M-F everyday for the past 3 weeks right at 6pm. My tang had no Ich yesterday and the Tomi tang went on sale at DD. I was super excited today lol then to come home and see the ich was not fun. I guess the timing was good . Hope I can cancel the order it has not shipped .