Hello,
Yesterday I introduced some snails, an urchin, and an anemone to my tank, and this morning my Blue Tang is showing symptoms of marine Ich. At first I thought it may be scale damage as its always wedging itself between rocks and corals, but on closer look it certainly appears to be Ich. I have read the sticky thread here, but before I follow the advice I just want to double check its Ich.
I have dealt with freshwater systems for decades, so I am very familiar with the similar freshwater white spot parasite (quite easily solved by a water change, white spot medication treatment and raising tank temp.) But I am reluctant to risk adding medication to a marine tank as I have watched plenty of vids where, even though they say 'reef safe', it's actually caused the death of inverts and corals.
All of the fish are otherwise healthy and eating well, so I want to nip this in the bud ASAP. So I intend on doing an extra 25% water change, using Seachem Garlic Guard, and mixing garlic into frozen brine shrimp. Do any of you recommend anything else? I am reluctant to raise the temp as I have some inverts and corals that are very sensitive to temp changes.
Please can you confirm its Ich my Blue Tang has:
EDIT: [p.s. I have a UV sterliliser in the tank so that should help to keep parasite numbers down]
Scott
Yesterday I introduced some snails, an urchin, and an anemone to my tank, and this morning my Blue Tang is showing symptoms of marine Ich. At first I thought it may be scale damage as its always wedging itself between rocks and corals, but on closer look it certainly appears to be Ich. I have read the sticky thread here, but before I follow the advice I just want to double check its Ich.
I have dealt with freshwater systems for decades, so I am very familiar with the similar freshwater white spot parasite (quite easily solved by a water change, white spot medication treatment and raising tank temp.) But I am reluctant to risk adding medication to a marine tank as I have watched plenty of vids where, even though they say 'reef safe', it's actually caused the death of inverts and corals.
All of the fish are otherwise healthy and eating well, so I want to nip this in the bud ASAP. So I intend on doing an extra 25% water change, using Seachem Garlic Guard, and mixing garlic into frozen brine shrimp. Do any of you recommend anything else? I am reluctant to raise the temp as I have some inverts and corals that are very sensitive to temp changes.
Please can you confirm its Ich my Blue Tang has:
EDIT: [p.s. I have a UV sterliliser in the tank so that should help to keep parasite numbers down]
Scott
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