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Easier yet, assuming you have LR in the main reef for biofiltration, just hang the 400 onto the back of the QT. I did that when using hypo in QT for ich. That 400 will keep the tank spotless and very aerated with great flow for little QT. Keep the old filter pads in it, they're full of...

No, but if you are intent on using a med in the display tank, you may want to look at this http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=55745, some have claimed success with it. I cannot say it's a good product, never used it. I would go with QT and hypo or copper. In a fish only, hypo can be...

thanks, that's only about 40min. drive from me, may have to check it out...

I agree 100%. I found the same problem when I borrowed a refractometer for Hypo - my tank was around 1.03 when the swingarm read 1.025. I now keep the display tank @ 1.020 on the swingarm to compensate. It's a shame, they are really far from accurate.

Sure, just keep a close eye over the next 2-4 weeks, he should show definite improvement. If not, then let us know and we can advise on possible meds. But the nutritional boost and water changes over a few weeks should do it.

This is minor bacterial infection, usually caused by excess nutrients in the water. Even though your water tests are probably normal, they cannot detect the DOC. What can help is a bunch of water changes and cleaning. Perform 3-4 large water changes (20% +) with mixed (24hrs) and aerated sw - do...

Nothing, until you see spots or other abnormalities. Tangs may scratch from time to time, with nothing wrong. If spots do appear, hypo is better for tangs, they are copper sensitive. Keep the water quality and especially PH up (8.1-8.3) and monitor them closely for now...

The problem is how do you effectively kill one tiny bad invert, ICH, while not killing the other good - your biofilter, liverock, corals??? I Thats a good sign, he should be fine till you get back and treat. Yes, I would start the QT as I said, it will only make it easier for you when you...

Yea but remember cupramine treatment will require lots of water changes as the biofilter is zapped just like Ich. You will be fighting an ammonia battle. Hypo is much easier IMO, as you can use liverock or another biofilter and not have the constant water change / ammonia burden. It is also not...

Most of the time I agree dips are useless and stressful. IMO it is possible to offer some relief, although I would only consider if the fish was heavily covered in it AND I was going away for a week. But I agree it is still risky and questionable at best and by no means a cure (FW cannot get the...

Hmm, this is a tough call, as quarry said. Last year I went away for the last week of my Hippo Tang being in Hypo. However you have to leave so soon, I would not want someone else having the responsibility of a cycling QT tank which could put a stressed fish over the edge. Here's what I suggest...

Yes other irritants can cause itching or flasing. Keep an eye out for salt sized spots or other visible abnormalities, and keep a qt tank ready in case it is ich.

Actually the ocean is about 7.8 to 8.4. So your numbers are fine, you do not need to lower it. 8.3-8.4 is what reef aquarists aim for. 8.1 is considered a bit low in some tanks... HTH :wink:

They are pretty hardy, IMO, once through the QT period. I think their appetite, ease of feeding is a big part. I agree with more water changes as Steve said. What size are the spots and how often is he rubbing? ICH looks like salt or sugar specs.

To be safe, remove 1 now and remove the other a week from now. That is definitely enough LR (though more would not hurt), I have around the same ratio in my 45g - I removed the biowheels and slowly but surely the nitrates dropped to <5. It might take a day or so before the clown eats, this is...