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do not treat your display with copper unless you intend on never introducing inverts to it again this will also kill off the micro creatures in your substrate stars etc.. are the fish still eating well? if so start supplementing tank with selcon and garlic extreme also feed thera+A pellets by spectrum(antiparesitic formula ).. I found the best treatment for ich is to boost feedings for the fish this will boost immune system of the fish to help ward off infestations and prevent further infestations.. SWF.com sells all of these items.. if you insist on treating main tank I suggest a reef save treatment its not as effective as copper is but it wont kill everything in your tank.. but diet really is the key to keeping this from being an issue in the future..may hobbyist swear by hypo I'm not one of them..its stressful to these fish in a already weakened state.. if you already have him in qt raise th sg slowly.. add some melafix(to reduce stress) then feed 4-5 times daily(small amounts) if they are sill eating for you now..be sure to avoid foods such as brine or just seaweed sheets as these do not contain the proper nutrients to boost his natural defenses.. you can however add garlic extreme and selcon directly to the tank to help if they are not eating.
this is the ritual i have always used for my fish for the past 8 yrs ..with great success..I did however use couprimine in my aggressive tank and did kill all life except the fish...hope this helps.. no offense to those that agree with hypo.. this is just MHO
this is the ritual i have always used for my fish for the past 8 yrs ..with great success..I did however use couprimine in my aggressive tank and did kill all life except the fish...hope this helps.. no offense to those that agree with hypo.. this is just MHO