How long can ich/velvet last out of water?

[Reef Wizard]

Hello,

I was curious how long ich/velvet last out of water?

I have been getting more equipment second hand and some of it is in contact with water. While people will say their tank is in good condition there really is not way to tell if there is tomonts or other diseases.

So information on this would help me decide how long to wait after cleaning with fresh water

 

[vetteguy53081]

Hello,

I was curious how long ich/velvet last out of water?

I have been getting more equipment second hand and some of it is in contact with water. While people will say their tank is in good condition there really is not way to tell if there is tomonts or other diseases.

So information on this would help me decide how long to wait after cleaning with fresh water

30 days is a starting point to ending their life cycle and freshwater will further do so as will be bringing temperature to 81 degrees. There is no dormant timetable but taking precautions as you are is best defense.

 

[Reef Wizard]

30 days is a starting point to ending their life cycle and freshwater will further do so as will be bringing temperature to 81 degrees. There is no dormant timetable but taking precautions as you are is best defense.

Okay cool. I have basically scrubbed the stuff in hot tap water and letting it air dry completely so that it will get anything off and also air drying can get rid of any chlorine

 

[Jay Hemdal]

Okay cool. I have basically scrubbed the stuff in hot tap water and letting it air dry completely so that it will get anything off and also air drying can get rid of any chlorine

Rinsing with freshwater and completely air drying will kill ich and velvet tomonts.....

 

[fishywishy]

As long as its been completely dry for 24 hours its fine to use, as a extra step of precaution i like to dry everything it the sun to make sure everything is killed.

 

[Reef Wizard]

Rinsing with freshwater and completely air drying will kill ich and velvet tomonts.....

As long as its been completely dry for 24 hours its fine to use, as a extra step of precaution i like to dry everything it the sun to make sure everything is killed.

Thank you. Im trying to be extra careful and get good deals on stuff haha