Blue Hippo Tang keeps getting ich.

[gregzz4]

Originally Posted by rsisvixen

Genetically it just weakens to the point where it can't survive.

I've heard that too, but with a new strain taking up to 72 days per cycle, that 11-12 months just became around 30 ...

[Northern Reefer]

What was never mentioned is tank size? If the tank is only 50 gallons ish..... then the stress of a small tank will continue to bring on disease..... may not be ich at all. Tangs need space or they will not ever be healthy and happy.