I think I'm missing something...
I've done a lot of forum reading on copper treatments since I'm in the middle of mine. I found a few instances of people claiming to follow Cupramine treatment protocols, left DT fallow for 72+ days, yet Ich returned.
So my question is: how is this possible? I read that the longest cyst lasted 72 before becoming the free swimming stage. With this logic, isn't it possible to not eradicate Ich through the hospital tank copper treatment process if only treating for 2 weeks (still leaving fish out of DT for recommended time)? Am I missing something?
Also, how long should the DT stay fallow? I've read everywhere from 6-10 weeks. We are approaching week 4 right now, so I want to make sure I completely eradicate the problem since we've gone through all the trouble so far.
Any advice is appreciated! Thank you!
I've done a lot of forum reading on copper treatments since I'm in the middle of mine. I found a few instances of people claiming to follow Cupramine treatment protocols, left DT fallow for 72+ days, yet Ich returned.
So my question is: how is this possible? I read that the longest cyst lasted 72 before becoming the free swimming stage. With this logic, isn't it possible to not eradicate Ich through the hospital tank copper treatment process if only treating for 2 weeks (still leaving fish out of DT for recommended time)? Am I missing something?
Also, how long should the DT stay fallow? I've read everywhere from 6-10 weeks. We are approaching week 4 right now, so I want to make sure I completely eradicate the problem since we've gone through all the trouble so far.
Any advice is appreciated! Thank you!