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BlueDolphin · 06-05-2007, 08:33 PM

i had read the posts, and it certainly sounds like she could possibly have ich. i have been having an on-going issue with slightly high nitrates (15-20), and thought perhaps that could have led to this onset? i have been trying to get the nitrates under control with water changes, but am baffled at what could cause them to remain high in the first place. i removed the sponges from the powerheads thinking they could've been the culprit. i just did a 40% water change on Sunday, and tested my water parameters. everything still looks good, aside the from the nitrates still being in the 15-20 range.

i am very concerned with my tang's health. how long can a fish live with this disease? what if i am unable to catch her to put her in the hospital tank?

06-05-2007, 08:33 PM	#5
BlueDolphin Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lakeland, FL Posts: 262 Images: 6	i had read the posts, and it certainly sounds like she could possibly have ich. i have been having an on-going issue with slightly high nitrates (15-20), and thought perhaps that could have led to this onset? i have been trying to get the nitrates under control with water changes, but am baffled at what could cause them to remain high in the first place. i removed the sponges from the powerheads thinking they could've been the culprit. i just did a 40% water change on Sunday, and tested my water parameters. everything still looks good, aside the from the nitrates still being in the 15-20 range. i am very concerned with my tang's health. how long can a fish live with this disease? what if i am unable to catch her to put her in the hospital tank? __________________ ~Kristen~ In its great blue whales, hunted even to between houses, an entire people was dreaming of a less silent light.