redsea
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So when I set this up, how would you all recommend cycling it? Thank you!
So when I set this up, how would you all recommend cycling it? Thank you!
How are you going to be treating the ich (i.e. hypo, copper)?
This is the second time I've set up a QT for ich I don't cycle it. I take the water from the DT. I always use hypo, which does have an affect on the beneficial bacteria - so your cycling attempts may be in vein. If nothing else, it will slow down the BB production.
So I don't really cycle it? Can you give me the steps in order, LOL. Thanks! By the way, I think I would be using hypo.
all4wheels2 said:Dropping from 1.023 to 1.012 over 24 hours is not too fast. Reversing the salinity at the end of the treatment is where you have to be careful and it should take several days if not a full week to do.
Low salinity is very relaxing and requires less energy for the fish to breathe. It also creates more oxygen in the water, again making it easier on the fish.
But this is all just my experience and research
Like I said. I have no experience in the matter. Kudos to you for doing your homework lol
all4wheels2 said:That's a good thing - it means you're doing something right lol.
If I would've done more research in the beginning, I wouldn't be in this situation now, and I wouldn't be out a couple hundred dollars worth of fish
You need to keep the salinity below 1.010, 1.009 ideal, for four weeks AFTER the last spot is noticed. here is a great link on hypo, and definitely have and use amquel if tank is not cycled with a sponge from DT.
ATJ's Marine Aquarium Site - Reference - Hyposalinity Treatment
redsea said:Ok, thank you for the link! I appreciate it!
You need to keep the salinity below 1.010, 1.009 ideal, for four weeks AFTER the last spot is noticed. here is a great link on hypo, and definitely have and use amquel if tank is not cycled with a sponge from DT.
ATJ's Marine Aquarium Site - Reference - Hyposalinity Treatment
all4wheels2 said:I've read just about every hyposalinity treatment link on the web lol. They range from 1.008 - 1.015 to treat for ich, I really haven't seen any consistency. Last time I treated with 1.012 and all was fine and those fish are still ich free. Any lower than that and I would be worried, especially since all fish do not have the same tolerance for "freshwater" conditions.
Just remember, the lower your salinity, the lower your alkalinity, pH and all else. Definitely check parameters daily. One wrong slip to 1.007/8 and you could kill all your fish