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Was that to me specifically? I haven't.

Actually, never mind... I just read something that would address that.

What does it smell like?

I actually do like one product... and I still use it. It's the SuperBac stuff. I like to add my macros after I cycle.

Say wha? I have to go look up stability, but if it's for both salt and fresh water and is suppose to be a bacteria... I would suspect it's crapolah. Freshwater and salterwater have different bacteria that make up there biofilter. It can't be housed in a single environment.

There's nothing to go look at.

You don't get one if I have to move into a cardboard box.

I'm thinking that means you'll never see one!

Okay. When we happily move into to a new house..... family pic next to "sold" sign.

Say wah?

I found the article you are referencing.... that's ichthyophthirius multifiliis they are discussing. Albeit, similar to the Marine ich cryptocaryon irritans in some ways.... it's a completely different parasite.

Originally Posted by Jstdv8 (In a chilly koi pond in early spring, the cyst may persist longer.) Ultimately hundreds of mobile tomites burst from the cyst, even as many as 2000. Wait now... why are you making a reference to a freshwater environment?

Originally Posted by Jstdv8 my sixline has been in QT for 9 days. no dip, no treatment, just in there and Ive been looking real close (H'es quite small) Should I pull him out and do the dip and start over my 4 week timer? should I pull him out do the dip and keep the timer the same? Should I do...

*comes back defeated* What was your specific scenario again?

I think I need to go back and read again.

Originally Posted by Jstdv8 Look, all Im really looking for is what you guys do. If it works for joe, spanko, cranberry and a bunch of other posters I feel I can rely on then it will probably work for me too. I'm still not quite sure what the specific discussion is about anymore O.O

Originally Posted by srfisher17 I just have to ask Joe: Can ammonia really accumulate during a 3-4 min FW bath? I dip for 10, but no, I don't believe it is anything to worry about. Freshwater dips do cause a fish to defaecate but it would take a bit for that to convert. They do breath faster...

Originally Posted by Jstdv8 I read up on this stuff but everybody has a different idea on how long, what to treat, when to treat, and now this freshwater dip thing I wasnt fully aware of. You need stop reading online articles and forum opinions. Find something with a research base.... a...

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