I've been thinking...Ick Problem....

[mikeyv]

My Kole tang has been demonstrating signs of Ick. He is difficult, if not impossible to catch. I have set up a QT tank that has not been cycled as of yet, set it up yesterday, barn door securely locked, horse nowhere to be found...
After much research I cannot find enough proven information to make me believe there is a safe chemical Ick treatment that will not damage my corals.
I only have a few corals...
1 - Trumpet Frag
1 - Bubble Frag
1 - Well established Purple Mushroom
1 - Well Established Colt Coral
1 - Well Established Conjoined Mushroom
I also have a Sebae Anemone
What if I out the coral in my QT tank and treat my show tank for Ick?
Any thoughts?
All these corals are still only on their mount and easily removed

 

[renogaw]

you would also need to remove your rock and substrate, you will kill any invert, including pods and other microfauna which could cause ammonia issues.
best way is get the fish out.

 

[sepulatian]

It is your choice if you want to move the corals into the QT. You will have to remove the rocks and inverts. What kind of sand do you have? Did you buy sand that is wet in a bag or dry? If you want to treat the fish in the Qt then you will have to remove all of them. How old is this system?