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or most of the other published experts.I don't think any of us have done a good job actually reading what he is saying.
I thought I had read every post and link in this thread. I don't recall anyone referencing a study showing long term damage to the immune system by using QT. If you don't mind, link it again.
You seem to keep focusing that 'we' are trying to say that one should only use qt+meds soley. This is not true.
You are making a false argument here. No one is recommending using only QT and meds to keep fish healthy.
Stress reduction is almost always talked about.
Also, I think Paul is significantly underestimating the impact of his reverse flow UG filter.Studies have shown that many parasites and pathogens wait in the substrate waiting for a new host. I believe that the passive current from that contributes to them not being able to stay there, thus allowing for a far less density of pathogens, which will be less taxing on his fish's immune system.
Also it has been shown that the lipids in terrestrial plants damage the heart and livers of marine fish over time.
Immunity and spawning go hand in hand.
You utilize ozone(which has a pretty big impact on on parasite population), reverse undergravel filtration, whole fresh foods for diet, add seawater, mud, relatively low stocking.
The reason proper researchers use controls and try to replicate experiments
First: Merry Christmas!!
Second: Weird, I stopped getting Alerts on this thread some time after my last post even though I'm still signed up for it. Is that something that happens?
I've hardly gotten any alerts for most of the threads I follow the last 2 days.Second: Weird, I stopped getting Alerts on this thread some time after my last post even though I'm still signed up for it. Is that something that happens?
Second: Weird, I stopped getting Alerts on this thread some time after my last post even though I'm still signed up for it. Is that something that happens?
I forgot that this thread even exists?!
I bet you and Meredith wished I didn't exist.
Hmm... you guys disagree on everything, huh? I wonder who wrote this in your thread on Ich Management...Oh Paul, don't be that way. You & I are like an old married couple. We disagree on everything but at the end of the day we still love one another. (But in a manly way.)
dun dun duuuunnnnn!!!!!!!Hmm... you guys disagree on everything, huh? I wonder who wrote this in your thread on Ich Management...
"A fine example of utilizing proper nutrition to keep the bugs away is Paul Baldassano’s (aka Paul B) over 40 year old, 100 gallon aquarium. Paul keeps his fish in “breeding condition” by feeding live foods (ex. blackworms) and soaking food in Omega-3 fish oil. Most of his livestock live to be a ripe old age and some of his fish spawn on a regular basis. I have a tremendous amount of respect for Paul and highly recommend this article written by him: Reefkeeping Magazine - Paul Baldassano?s Reef - 40 Years in the Making."
Because of my nitrates, I am sure my water parameters would not be considered pristine so I am not sure how much parameters adds to the equation.
I bet you and Meredith wished I didn't exist.
Hmm... you guys disagree on everything, huh? I wonder who wrote this in your thread on Ich Management...
"A fine example of utilizing proper nutrition to keep the bugs away is Paul Baldassano’s (aka Paul B) over 40 year old, 100 gallon aquarium. Paul keeps his fish in “breeding condition” by feeding live foods (ex. blackworms) and soaking food in Omega-3 fish oil. Most of his livestock live to be a ripe old age and some of his fish spawn on a regular basis. I have a tremendous amount of respect for Paul and highly recommend this article written by him: Reefkeeping Magazine - Paul Baldassano?s Reef - 40 Years in the Making."
Hmm... you guys disagree on everything, huh? I wonder who wrote this in your thread on Ich Management...
"A fine example of utilizing proper nutrition to keep the bugs away is Paul Baldassano’s (aka Paul B) over 40 year old, 100 gallon aquarium. Paul keeps his fish in “breeding condition” by feeding live foods (ex. blackworms) and soaking food in Omega-3 fish oil. Most of his livestock live to be a ripe old age and some of his fish spawn on a regular basis. I have a tremendous amount of respect for Paul and highly recommend this article written by him: Reefkeeping Magazine - Paul Baldassano?s Reef - 40 Years in the Making."