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great thread! After trying several different "reef safe" snake oil solutions and losing a lot of fish, I decided to do hypo on my display tank. I had been getting ready to remove my pukani rock because of severe po4 issues and replace it with newly cycled marco rock so I decided I would just hypo my dt and go from there. I have left a few pieces of rock in there for hiding and biological reasons.
I have a few questions.....
1) I lowered my sg over a 48 hr period and I cant seem to get it past 1.010. I have been pulling out 10g at a time now to try and get it lower but just doesnt seem to want to go below that 1.010 point. I am afraid that if I do a larger amount of a wc I will overshoot the 1.009 target. Am I ok leaving it at 1.010?
2) My skimmer is no longer producing bubbles because of the lowered sg level. Should I leave it on or is it just wasting energy at this point?
3) How oftern should I feed? I normally feed twice a day but now I have been feeding less more often each day.
From studies, there is a possibility, though slim, that Ich can survive at 1.010. All studies have shown that no Ich has been known to survive 1.009. I still think you'd be okay at 1.010. Remember to test often, with a calibrated Refractometer. Even small amounts of evaporation will raise your SG levels. Be sure to top off EVERY DAY, with RO/DI water, to keep your salinity from rising.
Turn your skimmer off, unless it's helping to aerate the water.
As long as your fish are eating ALL of the food, within 60 seconds, you're fine. If, after 60 seconds, there's still food remaining, cut down on your feedings.
next question...came home tonight to find my gold flake angel bloated like a thanksgiving day parade balloon. I am assuming its an internal parasite and wanted to know if I can use prazipro while the tank is hypo?
Hypo is not effective on ich,I think u must quarantine the fish and treated with copper
Not sure where you're getting your information but Hyposalinity treatment, if done correctly, is very effective against Ich.