Does ich transfer from tank to tank on live rock?

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I just moved and my previous rank had ich. Do I need to do a fallow period? I am starting with all new fish in the new tank, no old water is going into the new tank. The only thing transferring is the live rock and coral.
 

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Yes I believe it can. Fallow for 76 days and quarantine and prophylactically treat all new fish unless you're buying pre-quarantined fish
 

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As a counter comment, I would not assume that new fish, even if seemingly healthy, won’t bring in low levels of disease with them. So in that vein, I would not assume a well rinsed live rock is any more risk than a new fish, even a quarantined fish.
 

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