How I Dealt with Ich Without Medication in My Reef Tank.

How I dealt with ich without using medication in my 210 gallon reef tank.

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for How I Dealt with Ich Without Medication in My Reef Tank.

Van Vuong
Van Vuong - 6 years ago
This is the only video that makes sense to me. I had my yellow tang in quarantine for a month with no signs of ich at all then I added him to my display, he got ich 2 days later. All my other fish in the main display were healthy. I think ich is a very opportunistic parasite, and it targets the fish when it's stressed. It will go away once the fish is fully acclimated to the tank. Of course it's still present in my tank but at least the fish can fight it off when they're healthy. The idea of completely eradicate ich is cool but it's impossible because we can't sterilize each drop of water or each grain of sand!
Cody Groholski
Cody Groholski - 6 years ago
ginger with your food
SunBurst Gaming
SunBurst Gaming - 6 years ago
I had 9
SunBurst Gaming
SunBurst Gaming - 6 years ago
Gem tangs die from ich
big kahona
big kahona - 7 years ago
have you ever used Ginger powdered ginger in your tank and feed the fish with it you will not get any more it never ever it kills the parasite it will not kill you or corals your shrimp your fish it's a natural remedy try it you might like it you could put it in there food that you make for them freeze it and feed it to them that way they will lead it anyway give it a try it will not hurt your fish
Mr. FishAlicious 2u
Mr. FishAlicious 2u - 7 years ago
big kahona i need to know more about that ginger remedy you speak of. Please tell me where to get ginger powder and how much should i use and how long
Brandon Segula
Brandon Segula - 7 years ago
I have a question is there anyway I can email you and talk to you about the ich problem I'm having right mow
Brandon Segula
Brandon Segula - 7 years ago
I think it may be just easier to ask you on here. So I've recently had a tank crash in my reef aquarium. Loss all my fish do to ich. I had a horrible outbreak. It was devastating. So I let my tank go fishless for 11 weeks. Added my new fish over the weekend. Yesterday notice white spot was on my chocolate tang. I was furious so frustrated how could this be?? I qt the new comers with copper. Tested the copper everyday. Yet ich got back into my system. Although the white spot I have right now is about 7 spots on my chocolate tang which is not nearly as bad as how bad it was before. I recently started feeding dr. Gs. Anti parasitic food. The tang is eating like crazy. Show no signs of being irritated. How luckily is it that he will pull through? Also he's the only fish showing white spot.
Brandon Segula
Brandon Segula - 7 years ago
Idk if if I sent it right. Here's my email if you can et back to me. Segula29@gmail.com
Brandon Segula
Brandon Segula - 7 years ago
MileHighReefers okay will do.
MileHighReefers
MileHighReefers - 7 years ago
Send me a private message and I'll send you my Email. It may take me awhile to respond, I've been so busy lately.
Trina Basaj
Trina Basaj - 7 years ago
Going through our 1 first ich issue in our very first FOWLR, so insane! We have tried to be diligent about QT.... I mean everything got QT!!! Live rock, Anemone, snails, and fish! I am so stress i'm gonna get ich myself... lol I just don't buy into all this medication being safe for the fish. Thanks for the video! Still learning over here! :-)
MileHighReefers
MileHighReefers - 7 years ago
I feel your pain no matter no matter how good we QT stuff can still sneak in.
Michael Kirby
Michael Kirby - 7 years ago
Hey Scott it's me mike two years ago I had ick in my reef lost over 800 dollars in fish and corals I tried all kinds of reef safe products and nothing would seem to work I tried garlic powder one day another Reefer told me about ginger powder and told me in a 75 gallon tank to put 1/8 teaspoon in tank every day and I got to tell you that works great I had a Niger trigger fish that was covered in white spots after 2 days never had another problem with ick or Marine velvet ! I have been putting it in my tank with my 1/4 teaspoon of sugar for keeping my nitrate low and that works to ! but ginger is a strong spice and I personally believe it gets rid of ich and Marine velvet permanently ! and my fish eat it too !
Seo Specialist
Seo Specialist - 6 years ago
Michael Kirby I've been feeding my fish fresh squeezed ginger root mixed and marinated with their food for a year now. Works great
Random Stuff
Random Stuff - 7 years ago
Great video, but my method, is hydrogen peroxide dosing, it kill the ich in the whole city
Matt Reefer
Matt Reefer - 7 years ago
Think i may have introduced it to my tank through a orange sponge. I turned temps up and doing daily water changes. Can tell by the behaviour of the fish, hopefully there itch free soon an happy again. I dont like bottled additives and remedies really, last resort. Thanks for great video
MileHighReefers
MileHighReefers - 7 years ago
I really hope your successful ich can be such a pain, but it can be beaten.

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Ian Mauger
Ian Mauger - 7 years ago
Scott,
Like you I have worked so hard to keep Ich out of my DT with quarantine etc. Well, unfortunately somewhere somehow Ich came in and like you it's next to impossible to break down my entire Reef to pull out every fish and run fallow. So I did my very best to keep everything stress free, variety diet, and over all water quality in the best conditions I could. My stock is Purple Tang, Yellow Eye Kole, 6-line wrasse, coral beauty, cleaner wrasse, and one clown fish. Of course the tangs got hammered. My purple tang for a few days looked like he wasn't going to make it, but he kept eating and kept swimming, and was always trying to get the cleaner wrasse to clean him. Well his case of visible ich has seemed to subside and his behavior has begun to be more normal. Unfortunately I lost my yellow eye kole. So right now I am doing what I've been doing, feeding well, water quality and stress reduction. My question is at what point did you feel comfortable enough being "visibly ich free" that you introduced new fish?
Ian Mauger
Ian Mauger - 7 years ago
MileHighReefers
Thank you for responding. That is my fear as well. So far the Purple Tang has really cleared up and I attribute this to the cleaner wrasse, I know what people say that they don't help. That maybe true for the parasite itself, but with the wounds and tissue that the ich cysts leave behind the cleaner wrasse really seems to help with that and the tang seems to really enjoy "being cleaned". So far no more deaths, and the other fish have shown no signs of ich besides the few spots left on the purple tang. Hopefully with a variety nutritious diet, little stress and pristine water the parasite will burn out. I also have a UV, not that I am positive it contributed any but what can it hurt right?
MileHighReefers
MileHighReefers - 7 years ago
Unfortunately I don't believe the ich is ever completely gone unless the tank is left fallow. I didn't add any new fish for months and so far its worked, but I'm always afraid it could flare up again. There really isn't a time frame that I'm comfortable with. The longer the better, but the risk is always there.
Ky Chapman
Ky Chapman - 7 years ago
are flame angels good in reefs? it would look beautiful in your tank.
MileHighReefers
MileHighReefers - 7 years ago
They are better then most angels, but they do eat coral sometimes. That be said they are so beautiful.
MileHighReefers
MileHighReefers - 7 years ago
I have become such an advocate for QT because of ich. Prevention is best but it can still sneak in.
Andrew Arnott
Andrew Arnott - 7 years ago
I've had white spot on a powder blue and powder brown since adding them to my reef after no signs in QT for a 6 week period. I guess I live with ick too and the new additions contract it as they are added. I guess this will always be the case now. they are also improving with time, no meds either. I have a clown tang and blue eye tang in QT in copper as they are scratching. we will see if they get ick again in the reef ??
MileHighReefers
MileHighReefers - 7 years ago
Its been almost a year for me and once in a while I will see a spot. So far its all working. Those sound like some really cool fish. I hope it all goes well.
Alex Kingcole
Alex Kingcole - 7 years ago
The reality sucks, thanks for posting.
MileHighReefers
MileHighReefers - 7 years ago
Thanks its been a long hard road but its working.
RCMods
RCMods - 8 years ago
you are absolutely right dude. my experiences with treating ick with medications suggested to me did more bad than good. I believe the medications, although says "safe" to fish is stressing the rest of the livestock in the tank and so I end up loosing most of my fish every single time. So, I have restarted over this last year and it has been months with no ick. Then just a few weeks ago I got me another blue tang "Dori"...darn fish always gets ick so easily. Anyway, I have decided to not treat it qith medication. I've noticed that the tang has been eating well and less and less ick on the body each day. I believe that the slime will take care of the ick so long as I keep up with good feeding and let things take care of itself. So far non of my other fish has gotten the ick from the tang. I assume it is because they are healthy and not stressed out from anything like medications.
Justin Doran
Justin Doran - 8 years ago
I agree find out what stressing out the affected fish and eliminate the stress. That's how I've always treated my ick problem.
Lionel Jones
Lionel Jones - 8 years ago
Recently got 2 turbo snails and one of them had to have had Brooks. And my QT was not ready water wise, so I skipped it like an idiot. Anyways one of my clowns got brooks a few days after the snails was put in. Moved her to the QT and been treating it with Cupramine cooper. My question is I read something about Formlin( formaldehyde) dip. Which is better??? Is the formlin faster and just very toxic so you can only dip it for a few mins then put the fish in QT? Any information about that method I would welcome since I have access to some 37% formaldehyde.
MileHighReefers
MileHighReefers - 8 years ago
I have been really lucky and I've never had brooks, so i'm not sure what is best.
jwgii2001
jwgii2001 - 8 years ago
Hey Scott, I think it's worth mentioning that the ick parasite needs to attach to fish to complete its life cycle. While it can be present its encysted or free swimming state in water that you might bring home with coral or inverts. The parasite itself cannot attach to them to feed if there are no fish present the parasite will die within a few days. If you quarantine incoming fish in one tank and corals and inverts in another for 4 to 6 weeks (will be shorter for the coral invert quarantine tank) you will not introduce ick into your display. Quarantine is the key though, I know there's reefers that argue against it but there's not one public aquarium, or aquaculture research laboratory that doesn't quarantine incoming fish. That's enough proof for me.
MileHighReefers
MileHighReefers - 8 years ago
I fully agree with everything you said those are some great points. I really wish I had the ability to QT all my corals and inverts. This may need to be my next project. Thanks for sharing.
lee furley
lee furley - 8 years ago
Man I hate ich so much and it's getting annoying and I've lost 3 tangs so far, I've got a fourth in my tank now and he has it but I don't have QT tank available atm:(
Jesus
Jesus - 7 years ago
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MileHighReefers
MileHighReefers - 8 years ago
I feel your pain ich can be devastating, it sounds like you have a pretty bad case of it. I hate to say it but the best thing to do is pull all the fish in QT and treat them with copper and leave the display fallow for a minimum of 6 weeks. If it was me I would spend the money on a QT setup especially if you plan to keep more tangs. Keep in mind that some fish are sensitive to copper medication you will want to research your fish before treating them. Good Luck

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goodall1bay
goodall1bay - 8 years ago
I think volume of water in your system has a lot to do with it too. Larger volume less chances for the parasite to afflict the same fish in short a cycle, giving the fish a chance to heal.
Also I swear I had a noticeable absence of parasites after installing the biggest UV steriliser I could afford and changing the tubes regular.y. It appears to reduce the risk of a new cycle.
goodall1bay
goodall1bay - 8 years ago
+MileHighReefers yes they are and so are our fish.
I've had so much success with them and it has been a proven effective way to keep it at bay and break the parasite cycle .
Would say that if the bulbs are old and the uv steriliser is too small it don't work as well.
MileHighReefers
MileHighReefers - 8 years ago
A big UV would be awesome. They're so expensive thou.
Robert Scott
Robert Scott - 8 years ago
Scott, agree 100% No mention of UV sterilizers?  Help kill off water born parasites?
MileHighReefers
MileHighReefers - 8 years ago
I bought a Jebao UV it lasted about 2 weeks, so I sent it back. I expect they're very useful, but I wasn't able to give it a fair test.
Dee From Brooklyn
Dee From Brooklyn - 8 years ago
Why do folks always have to take things to the next level. As long as you're happy with your system live and let live. .
MileHighReefers
MileHighReefers - 8 years ago
I sent you a message on your channel about this.
Project boosta Coupe
Project boosta Coupe - 8 years ago
that's what I do. Keep my tangs, fish well fed and fat... they are happy and stress free
MileHighReefers
MileHighReefers - 8 years ago
Fat and happy that's how I like my tangs.
Allen D
Allen D - 8 years ago
by the way I have a lot of brown algae in my tank I did have red slime in there and a lot of green algae but since I got in the middle headlight it has gotten rid of a lot of the green algae in it turn brown and some of it is turning into hair algae I did have the Ecotech Radion but I just kept dropping them into water and I kept happening to the replace them so metal headlights has been my best thing even my carpet an enemy likes it a lot better than he did to radians
Allen D
Allen D - 8 years ago
I am very impressed with how your tank looks it is beautiful and the lighting makes it more beautiful than what it is so I was just wondering where did you purchase your boobs because I would love to get those type of bug is from my new aquarium lighting
Allen D
Allen D - 8 years ago
I started off with the Ecotech Radion and I found out that they would not doing my clothes that much Justice and besides the customer service with a bunch of assholes I was cleaning one day and they got knocked into the water and they told me that I would need to buy new ones and they would take my old ones and they would not give me a new discount for anything I felt so cheated and so angry with him I would never go with equal tech product ever again and let it sit is the MP40
MileHighReefers
MileHighReefers - 8 years ago
The metal hailed is tried and true. as good as LEDs are a hailed will defiantly keep up.
Allen D
Allen D - 8 years ago
I was thinking that I am very happy with my metal headlight fixture now I gotten rid of my radians 2 weeks ago and I am happy with the results of my carpet an enemy and fish that is left inside the tank I put my radio in my storage area and I was considering as my attendants to use equals otic ecologic LED fixtures
MileHighReefers
MileHighReefers - 8 years ago
I run the Giesemann Teszla LEDs and a pair of ATI Blue Plus T5s. They don't make the Tezla light anymore and they had their share of issues. If you want to go back to LEDs you might want to pick a different Light. The T5s are working really well especially when combined with the LEDs. The Blue Plus bulbs are really blue but combined with the LEDs they complement each other well.
Allen D
Allen D - 8 years ago
and by the way I would like to know what bulbs do you use for your metal headlight system I have a 150 watt metal headlight system and I have coral life 96 watt compact fluorescent bulbs is there any different colors that I can put in besides attending Blues
Allen D
Allen D - 8 years ago
I wish you would have brought this to my attention two months ago because I just experienced a tank crash I did everything that you were saying and I still experience that tank crash all of my fish got it on them and all of my corals died and all of my starfish my clams and my sponges has passed away I only have 3 fish and my system now
Allen D
Allen D - 8 years ago
I would just like to know how did you get your water so Crystal Clear it is so beautiful and how can I prevent the tank crash that I did I've been in the hobby for over 10 years and it's like everytime I get a remember those fish mandarin goby it passes away what am I doing wrong with them
MileHighReefers
MileHighReefers - 8 years ago
I wish I would have know about this 2 month ago I could have saved myself a lot of pain. I feel your pain it really sucks when our tanks crash. I haven't used a hailed light in quite a while, but last time I did I used Ushio 20K bulbs.
Lil_fish13
Lil_fish13 - 8 years ago
Hey Scott quick question! I just bought myself a jbj 29 gallon bio cube do you think I could get a smaller tang and if so what kind? I'll also have a small pair of clownfish do you think it's okay if got a small tang?
MileHighReefers
MileHighReefers - 8 years ago
I wouldn't buy a tang for a tank that small unless you have a decaffeinate plan for when it gets big. The smallest tang really need a 4" tank.
HNiCDuke
HNiCDuke - 8 years ago
quarantine with copper. only way to kill ich. not other way besides hypo.
MileHighReefers
MileHighReefers - 8 years ago
Agreed.

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SweatyReef
SweatyReef - 8 years ago
Like many of us I know there is ich in my tank. I lost a few fish to it. I agree with you healthy fish can resist ich. I do what I can to keep them feed well and stress free. The fish I have, have shown no signs in a few months, but I want just one more fish. If I can add it with as little stress as possible do you think he will be alright? I have no room for a qt sys, also my record with one is 0-3. But the fish store is very good and will qt it there. I am thinking something like a breeder box to keep separate until the others are used to it and he eats well.
MileHighReefers
MileHighReefers - 8 years ago
If the store is QTing your fish you will likely be fine. Skin fish like tangs are some of the most susceptible to ich. Gobies are less prone to it than most other fish, so it will make a difference on the fish you want to add. When I added my last round of tangs I did have a mild out break, nothing major.
Sociophobian
Sociophobian - 8 years ago
What would happen if I washed my sand and the ick parasites died?
MileHighReefers
MileHighReefers - 8 years ago
If you use copper it will 100% kill the ich. Be careful with copper medication, fish like butterflys and angels are very sensitive to it. The best way to completely rid the display of ich is to remove all the fish and leave it fallow for a minimum of six weeks 8 is better.
Sociophobian
Sociophobian - 8 years ago
And I'm quarantining my fish currently? Will that cure it?
mightymike130
mightymike130 - 8 years ago
Glad everything turned out good for you. I continue to feed healthy and haven't seen any spots or sick fish in over a year.
MileHighReefers
MileHighReefers - 8 years ago
Thanks! I'm glad to hear all is well with your tank.
Basel Melhem
Basel Melhem - 8 years ago
How can we get the fish outta the tank , the fish are gonna hide in the rocks right away
MileHighReefers
MileHighReefers - 8 years ago
That's the problem. I've tried fish traps but haven't had much luck. In my case I would have to pull all the rock and coral to catch the fish.
Aaron Buchanan
Aaron Buchanan - 8 years ago
or even better... qt corals aswell as lettin ur tank sit fallow for ten weeks with ur sand and rock in it... qt each fish for same period. ur tank looks classy pal
MileHighReefers
MileHighReefers - 8 years ago
Thanks That would be Ideal.
Kevin Dewey
Kevin Dewey - 8 years ago
Hey Scott, I love your videos my friend. I don't feel belittled with you and Steve, you are DOWN TO EARTH people who won't shun someone with an issue. I'm fairly new to the hobby, but I've done my homework and then some, for roughly a year now. I would like to discuss further with you about ich, and your tank/setup, as I have discovered my 8 inch Naso has intermittent ich, some days he/she has none or maybe a spot, and some days he/she has 10 spots, regardless, this Naso has an appetite ALWAYS, and this fish I love, it's my pride and joy! Like Steve and yourself, I am a HUGE tang fan, I currently have 5 tangs in a 180gal+40gal sump+30gal refugium. That is 250gal of water volume, and due to the large nature of this water volume, it's not easy just testing things apart and getting rid of ich! As I'm sure you know.

Sorry for the long comment, I love the reef talk, I'm a huge follower, I love your tank my friend, it is amazing.

I would like to hopefully discuss in much more detail about ich, if you can provide any additional information, or just chat in general, you and Steve won't bash me for adding 2 zebrasoma tangs in my 180gal unlike everyone else I've talked to. Please respond and please keep the videos coming!

Hope to speak with you soon, hope the wife recovers as well, take care friend.

KevN
Kevin Dewey
Kevin Dewey - 8 years ago
I do have a few questions about a quarantine I set up a couple months ago, and maybe some options I may have, as losing any one of my tangs would be devastating. Sorry for lengthy comments! Also, like you(not sure if you have the 20s), I have the Jaebo RW/PP20s, for the money, you just can't beat them, and they are insanely powerful. Take care!
Kevin Dewey
Kevin Dewey - 8 years ago
Tearing things apart***
ruben panchito
ruben panchito - 8 years ago
Great video.
MileHighReefers
MileHighReefers - 8 years ago
Thanks!
CJ'S AQUARIUMS
CJ'S AQUARIUMS - 8 years ago
I agree with you... Any of those treatments that claim to treat ich in the free floating stage are a waste of time and money.. either rip tank apart and QT everything or focus on healthy diet, Low stress and high water quality. I can say I have ether skipped the 3rd wave of ich in my tank or have finally reached the right ratio of low stress and water quality in my tank for it to not take out anymore of my fish... great video topic.. im sure you pissed some people off LOL...
MileHighReefers
MileHighReefers - 8 years ago
Thanks! I know I pissed some people off. I got a lot of thumbs down really fast LOL. I'll I can do is tell my experience. I'm glad things worked out in your tank.
bigrazzer
bigrazzer - 8 years ago
i went to summer frag show in Plymouth Michigan on Aug 7 2016 its on youtube if you want to watch it
MileHighReefers
MileHighReefers - 8 years ago
Nice I'll check it out!
Reefing Guy
Reefing Guy - 8 years ago
Are you planning of getting more fish (tangs)
MileHighReefers
MileHighReefers - 8 years ago
No more tangs the new show name is 8 is enough.
The Midwest Fishkeeper
The Midwest Fishkeeper - 8 years ago
So true I didn't QT. Fish were healthy and happy and BAM! Ick came and wiped out 2 waves of fish :( but it could've been marine velvet which would've sucked more
The Midwest Fishkeeper
The Midwest Fishkeeper - 8 years ago
Which is we I agree with all your statements!
Scott From Rosco's Reef
Scott From Rosco's Reef - 8 years ago
I have torn down my 90 gallon and went fallow treating my fish with copper in a qt. I still maintain a empty tank with saltwater just in the event I get a new addition. Even with this I can still get it on a piece of coral or invert. It's just that you can take all the precautions and still get it..ugghh
Quinton Huntley
Quinton Huntley - 8 years ago
Good vid like normal mr.scott :)
MileHighReefers
MileHighReefers - 8 years ago
Thanks.
WestCoast Reefer
WestCoast Reefer - 8 years ago
Great video thanks...very interesting and informative.
MileHighReefers
MileHighReefers - 8 years ago
Thanks!
Rays Reef
Rays Reef - 8 years ago
I have had the same situation as you it seems like you are reading a page out of my ich problems. Last time I had ich on my blue hippo tang. I said the hell with it. I have too much money invested in my corrals to tear it down. I did not treat my tank with any meds I just did a water change every 4 days and soaked my food in garlic and it went away by its self. And my tank went 1 1/2 year with out it so far so good. Some times trying to catch the fish to medicate it stresses it out even more and it ends up dying probably due to the added stress of getting chased around the tank.
MileHighReefers
MileHighReefers - 8 years ago
I fully agree I think in this hobby we eventually get to the point where we have to decide is this a coral tank with fish, or a fish tank with coral. Thanks for sharing your experience.
TheDaddy2003
TheDaddy2003 - 8 years ago
I agree steve.
Matt Bourque
Matt Bourque - 8 years ago
Good vid. I've been wondering as I too believe ich is in my 75 nonetheless the fish are doing well for the most part. I've come to the same conclusion. As I prepare to move to Tangs in a new 125 your advice is invaluable. Thanks. we all appreciate the help.
MileHighReefers
MileHighReefers - 8 years ago
Thanks! a 125 is such a nice tank size, congrats on the upgrade. If your tangs are OK right now you will probably be OK with the new setup. It's never a guarantee but I bet everything will go well.
Jorge Torres
Jorge Torres - 8 years ago
really great info.. practically the only way on killing ich
MileHighReefers
MileHighReefers - 8 years ago
Thanks Jorge! its my old nemeses.
NW Marine62
NW Marine62 - 8 years ago
great video Scott. the way you address this subject was right on. taking an herbal approach with your parameters, ie: diet, water quality and such is a better way than to use a product that has no scientific data to back up what they say.
NW Marine62
NW Marine62 - 8 years ago
+MileHighReefers I agree. these products that say they cure ich only help slow the process while it's in the water column. as we know it needs to be eradicated to be completely safe.
MileHighReefers
MileHighReefers - 8 years ago
Thanks Darren, I wish there was some science behind these products. The hobby could really use a reef safe ich cure.
Lee and Mandy Battersby
Lee and Mandy Battersby - 8 years ago
Great video and everything is looking very healthy I'm thinking of moving my Xenia to the middle like yours it looks really good ... Been offered a Kole tang what do you think should I get it this will be the last fish I add and my nitrates are at 0ppm and all my fish are behaving them selves .... How's your wife doing
Lee and Mandy Battersby
Lee and Mandy Battersby - 8 years ago
+MileHighReefers you will have to make her a flask of coffee and some sandwiches so she doesn't have to do anything and I'm sure your son will be a great little helper ( going to get the kole tang then will have it Thursday )
MileHighReefers
MileHighReefers - 8 years ago
Thanks Many, a Kole tang will be great in your tank you should get it. My wife is getting better slowly but surly. I have to go back to work on Friday so I hope she's somewhat self sufficient by then.

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Anthony's Malawi Predators
Anthony's Malawi Predators - 8 years ago
great points Scott!
MileHighReefers
MileHighReefers - 8 years ago
Thanks!
Jeroro Mouse
Jeroro Mouse - 8 years ago
I keep my reef very simple.. Sal.1.025 CA 430, MAG1310 DKH8.2, NF 7.25 PO .0705. For fish to prevent ick Quarantine fish Quarantine frags in frags' system feed spectrum ich shield and water change 10% per fish weekly.
Jeroro Mouse
Jeroro Mouse - 8 years ago
I do not buy other junk unless I want to take it to the next level like coral snow or redsea programme.
Sonic Player 823
Sonic Player 823 - 8 years ago
Can you do a update on the cowfish reef tank
MileHighReefers
MileHighReefers - 8 years ago
I'll try and get to that soon. He's still doing well.
Dee From Brooklyn
Dee From Brooklyn - 8 years ago
I airways think of Ich as a cold. .people have thousands of cold remedies but there is no cure for the common cold. . In theory what you say is spot on. . Rest, food and good water quality plus time.
goodall1bay
goodall1bay - 8 years ago
I think volume of water in your system has a lot to do with it too. Larger volume less chances for the parasite to afflict the same fish in short a cycle, giving the fish a chance to heal.
Also I swear I had a noticeable absence of parasites after installing the biggest UV steriliser I could afford and changing the tubes regular.y. It appears to reduce the risk of a new cycle.
Dee From Brooklyn
Dee From Brooklyn - 8 years ago
+NANO REEF AQUARIUM AUSTRALIA Several hundred aquariums around the world may disagree with you. . It's a endless debate which will fuel the medication industry forever. . Tank on
MileHighReefers
MileHighReefers - 8 years ago
Thanks Dee That is a great analogy.
wombraider091
wombraider091 - 8 years ago
I've had no sign of it in my system, I can't say I don't have it because although I dipped corals and scrubbed with a toothbrush I can only say I've not seen it.
but I would love to know what recipe you feed your fish and how frequent you do.. thanks buddy. great video!
Longin Albu
Longin Albu - 8 years ago
+MileHighReefers just tried LRS foods and I'm really impressed with this food, expensive but fish like it. I think good nutritious food helps fish fight parasites.. also soaking food in garlic is a great way to keep the parasites to ever attach on the fish.
MileHighReefers
MileHighReefers - 8 years ago
When i'm home I feed my fish twice a day with nori otherwise they get it once a day. I also feed LRS frozen food and New Life Spectrum pellets once a day.
Reefkpr
Reefkpr - 8 years ago
I'm with you Scott. Always quarantine and use Copper in QT if fish develops ich. If Ich hits the main display I stay away from those so called magic treatments. I say feed well, I use Selcon for some extra vitamins, good water quality and keep my fingers crossed.
MileHighReefers
MileHighReefers - 8 years ago
Thanks, there is no magic treatment that i'm aware of. I didn't mention the Selcon I do use it I just don't push it as an ich treatment. People don't seem to get the difference between feeding a fish for optimal health and the myth that garlic and ginger stop ich. Thanks for watching!
gord oland
gord oland - 8 years ago
Great video. Couple years ago I ran one of my tanks fallow for a few months after Ich on a clown and it never came back. I didn't add anything new to that tank for 2 years so there was no way for any new Ich to come in.
Edit: I didn't use any of those additives just ran the tank fallow.
MileHighReefers
MileHighReefers - 8 years ago
A fallow tank is the best way to kill ich. Thanks for sharing.

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