Ich with Moray Eel and Shark

[Tom1234]

Good evening,

I recently noticed that there is ich on my trigger and grouper. The tank (300 gallons) has only been up and running for about 8 months, and so far the only inhabitants are the trigger, grouper, a banana eel and a banded cat shark. I am removing the grouper and the trigger and treating in copper power. My question is if I do not plan on putting the fish back in the tank, do I need to treat for ich still? From what I read online, eels and sharks are mostly immune to the effects of ich, but can still be a carrier. If I plan on only doing sharks and eels in my tank in the future, would they be okay as is? The shark is still eating like a pig and the eel will eat every week or so (typical eel hunger strikes).

Thank you!

 

[PPBlimpy]

Yes the tank will still have ick. Either treat them all and go fallow for 78+ days in the tank or manage the ich with UV sterilizer and good cleaning and keep everyone feeding.

My mixed reef has ich, I manage it. Only shows up in one of my tangs after I ad a new fish or an extended power outage. When something stresses the fish out big time. I generally feed heavier, ad garlic powder and ginger to their foods and I have documented what each fish seems to prefer to eat so I make sure that is more in the mix to keep whatever fish has it feed and strength up.

 

[Tom1234]

Yes the tank will still have ick. Either treat them all and go fallow for 78+ days in the tank or manage the ich with UV sterilizer and good cleaning and keep everyone feeding.

My mixed reef has ich, I manage it. Only shows up in one of my tangs after I ad a new fish or an extended power outage. When something stresses the fish out big time. I generally feed heavier, ad garlic powder and ginger to their foods and I have documented what each fish seems to prefer to eat so I make sure that is more in the mix to keep whatever fish has it feed and strength up.

So if I did not treat for ich and just let it ride, would it negatively affect the shark and eel? I am more than fine with doing only sharks and eels in the future, but not if the ich will affect them too

 

[PPBlimpy]

I have had a ell and shark but 20 years ago, so I cant say with confidence either way.

That would be something to research and weigh your options.

Now being a FOWLR you may be able to treat the tank for the ich. There is multiple options you can purchase.
I have not used any since I run a reef tank.

 

[Tom1234]

I have had a ell and shark but 20 years ago, so I cant say with confidence either way.

That would be something to research and weigh your options.

Now being a FOWLR you may be able to treat the tank for the ich. There is multiple options you can purchase.
I have not used any since I run a reef tank.

I was trying to do some research and found most medications will have negative effects and sharks and eels. If the ich will not affect them, I’d rather just do a species only tank

 

[PPBlimpy]

I have a porcupine puffer in my tank and know copper is not good for them, probably the same with your eel and shark.

He is another reason I will never be able to get rid of the ich from my mixed reef.

I have toyed with adding a snowflake eel and cat shark to my tank eventually. My tank is 96x30x24 so I have plenty of footprint. Was thinking to rescape the tank as the rock in a large center mountain allowing tons of sand bed for it.

Have pictures of your tank and shark?

I know it would be probably a nightmare in a mixed reef but I like doing things wrong and making it work.