So confused..ich or not??? Help

[Gripenfelter]

If you have a UV sterilizer it would help prevent future breakouts.

[Coralgurl]

I don't have one at the moment but will pick one up before treatment is complete. It would have to be turned off during treatment anyway, I need more salt so will probably head out in the next day or so to pick one up - any recommendations on a decent one? I was at Pisces earlier this week and they have one for around $160, plus the pump and lines, not sure on brand.

[Gripenfelter]

Check how many watts it is. You don't want one too big or it will kill all bacteria. One too small does nothing.

[Coralgurl]

Thanks! I will check out options and add one to the tank. Going to treat for additional 2 weeks once spots gone, have a feeling tank is going to be a mess after with protein skimmer off and extra feeding.

[Gripenfelter]

Why is the skimmer off?

[Coralgurl]

Treatment instructions say to turn it off and pull carbon out of filter.