Moving Live Rocks, Treating Ick

[PuffLuv]

If it were me, I would move all the fish to a quarantine tank and keep the live rock in the display. I would treat the fish with either copper or hyposalinity for a few weeks, and leave the display tank fishless for at least 6-8 weeks. This way you could probably eradicate the ich. If you leave the rock wet (unless you isolate it for weeks- fishless), it will keep the ich alive and could infect your fish again in the future, especially when they get stressed. Most people don't like to treat their display with medications, however if you plan on keeping only fish in the future, it should be okay. Just my 2 cents.

[icecool217]

not to threadjack but a relevant question though. when you isolate the fish, do you move the LR over as well? if not then what do you use as a biological filter?

[jassz]

I move the Fluval 404 from the main tank to the QT tank. It's overkill, as my QT tank was 10g. Which is why I can't do as PuffLuv suggested. What if left half the rocks out for 6wks, then moved the other half out for another 6wks? I guess the ick still be in the gravel anyway?

When I move the Fluval to the QT tank, I leave the filtering to the live rock and protein skimmer (except that isn't working due to the medication). I was told I could get rid of the Fluval, but I haven't done it yet. It has been helpful having it with the various problems I have had.

Thanks again,