Blue Tang has Ich HELP PLEASE

[zibnata]

I got a 10 gallon I am going to use for a QT.I just got a heater and powerhead this weekend and am about to set it up.I added some sand to my display tank yesterday and maybe stressed out the hippo tang because last night it was swimming around like crazy and then I noticed Ich on it.I didnt notice Ich on any other fish.I go to work real early so I didnt see it this morning,but last night the 2 cleaner shrimp were hanging out by were the tang sleeps. I dont have a refractometer and they are quite expensive so Hypo is probably not an option.Can I TRY to get the tang out and put it in the 10 gallon and treat it with some medication ? If so ,what meds and if copper after the ich goes away will it get into the display tank when I put the fish back in ? Tonight I am going to get Garlic guard to soak food in. thanks

 

[beth]

When did you get this hippo? And how long have you had your main tank set up?
What is the size of the hippo?
Post up how he looks when you get home from work.

 

[zibnata]

I have had it for about 8 months. It was tiny when I got it and is now about 2-3 inches.

 

[zibnata]

My wife is home today and I just called her and she said it looks alot better than it did last night. Only a couple of spots. Is it possible that the cleaner shrimp took them off ? Thanks

 

[fishman830]

i'dd imagine it would help some i have a blue hippo and jsut ordered 2 cleaners.. good luck you can try hypsalinit, do a search about it to get more info

 

[zibnata]

Last night hippo looked a little better but still has ich.It ate more than usual it is so fast I would imagine it should go into a QT but I couldnt catch it if I wanted to.Would the cleaner shrimp take care of the problem ? Still no signs on the other fish. Should I try Greenex ? I have corals and inverts and LR. Thanks

 

[zibnata]

I read all that stuff and it is great info.I would try it ,but I dont think I could ever catch the fish. The only time it comes out is to eat and it is so fast I dont think it would be possible to catch it.It is rarely out in site every time you aproach the tank it hides.I couldnt find garlic stuff around where I live so I ordered it online and hopefully will get it soon.Does Garlic soaked food really work ? I am going to order a refractometer this week also and try to catch the fish. I just dont want to stress it out much more because the problem started when I added more sand and I think it got stressed out . It looks much better now and has been eating like a pig. I have been feeding extra seaweed and alittle more meaty foods. Thanks