can i keep macroalgea in a tank during hypo?

[trigger40]

is it alright if i do that.

 

[dragonborn]

I wouldn't recommend it, it could be unhealthy

 

[beth]

Nope. It will die off and pollute the tank.

 

[trigger40]

k thank you.

 

[trigger40]

well im doing hypo i the dt. iv been able too keep it dorment for a few months but once i took my eel out it stressed every one out and boom iv got an out break. i have all live rock and invirts in my qt and my macros now. i lefts a peice of live rock in the tank to help with bio filtration.

 

[beth]

Have made up hypoed water prepared just in case you see any cycle issues. Obviously, live rock is a major natural filter for you tank, which is no longer there.

 

[trigger40]

im on it. and is it normal for the fish that was originaly infected with ich to still have a few spots on him after two days of treatment.

 

[beth]

Yes. Hypo does not effect treatment until the parasite cycles to the free-swimming stage. That means after the parasites have fallen off fish, settled on tank surfaces, then becomes free swimming.

 

[trigger40]

ok thank you