Tank Transfer question

[JonasRoman]

Two questions for those of you who have been using TT a lot.

Question 1:
Actually, you should run 3 transfer, and the fourth will be down in display tank, so day 12. But some probably run "only" 2 transfers with good results. This makes sense, because since the parasite never sits longer than 7 days on the fish, it cannot possibly remain on the fish after already 2 transfers. The third is probably for safety's sake, but theoretically 2 should be enough...? Even if I understand 3 is more safe, I would just discuss strict theoretically if 2 shouldnt be enough?

There are 2 regimes.

Timeline:
A
Day 0-3.....transfer 1....day 3-6....transfer 2....day 6-9.....down in display tank

B
Day 0-3.....transfer 1....day 3-6....transfer 2....day 6-9....transfer 3....day 9-12.....down in display tank

Which regime are you using?

Question 2:
When you clean the tank that will receive the next transfer (you rarely have 3 aquariums), do you do it with acetic acid and hot water? Chlorine I know is ok, but I'm a little scared to not get rid of all the clorine residues. So will go for vinegar if ok. Thus, "polish" the inside with 12% vinegar and then rinse thoroughly with warm water. Ok?


Jonas

 

[christinna77]

Strictly talking about ich: No, 4 transfers/12 days is the absolute minimum to account for any outliers. And after that you should still observe the fish for at least 2 weeks in case of any failures, instead of transferring it immediately to the DT. That's way too risky.