Ich attack - Page 2

burtonpj48 · #11 06-08-2009, 02:09 AM

Im new to the hobby, so im only hearing what they say, one thing im learning in this hobby, many ppl contradict one another, its hard to believe who is saying the truth. Information read and said!

fishytime · #12 06-08-2009, 02:35 AM

Generally speaking the people here dont stand to benefit in any way from the advice they give or the experiences they share. Just by being around the board you will get a feel for which stores the majority of people trust as far as advice goes.

Marlin65 · #13 06-08-2009, 05:21 AM

60 days in quarantine treated with copper or hyper salinity. Garlic and cleaner shrimp don't work only kick it back a bit. 60 days no fish in the tank as it needs a host to live. Quarantine everything else for 60 days or else.
That is the only way to an Ick free tank.
My 2 cents

burtonpj48 · #14 06-09-2009, 01:05 AM

thanks marlin65, i heard from one of the guys at lfs (golds) its 40 days for the life cycle of ick. As i said before there is alot of different opinions, in this hobby, Some ppl say its 10% water change every 2 weeks. Others opt for 20% every month. I was reading somewhere, on the internet, its not beneficial to do more than 10% a month, they peformed a laboratory test. Im enjoying the hobby very much, it just gets confusing.

Tomjay · #15 06-09-2009, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by burtonpj48

thanks marlin65, i heard from one of the guys at lfs (golds) its 40 days for the life cycle of ick. As i said before there is alot of different opinions, in this hobby, Some ppl say its 10% water change every 2 weeks. Others opt for 20% every month. I was reading somewhere, on the internet, its not beneficial to do more than 10% a month, they peformed a laboratory test. Im enjoying the hobby very much, it just gets confusing.

I equate this hobby to cooking there are many recipes that are the same but everyone prepare it differently you follow the basic principal and put your own spin on it.
Yeah it can be confusing at times but you learn so much on the way and you never stop learning also you do what works for you.
Sorry this has nothing to do with ich

naesco · #16 06-09-2009, 04:10 AM

All good advice but remember the old salts who have been around for a long time have /been there, done that/
Caution with those that want to 'push the envelope' but you study up and than make your own opinion.