Question about Hypo

[sc0rp_xiii]

I just put my fish into hypo as my Powder Brown Tang decided to bring some critters to my tank with him. They all seem to be doing well as I lowered the water to 1.009 last night, and yes, I'm using a refractometer. My question is, how long does it usually take for the ich to die off and the signs to not be seen on the fish?

 

[mr. limpid]

Go to the top of this form there is a great thread written by Beth. She explains the life cycle and how Hypo effects Ick.

 

[sc0rp_xiii]

I read the thread, am just curious how long it usually takes for ick to die off the fish after 1.009 is reached.

 

[beth]

Within 2-3 weeks for die off. Within a week you should stop seeing spots on fish.

 

[sc0rp_xiii]

thanx for the information, that's what I was looking for

 

[sc0rp_xiii]

There is no sign of ich today after roughly 2 weeks at 1.009 so the 4 week countdown has begun

Thanks for the info and help, more info to come.

 

[sc0rp_xiii]

or is hypo not 100% effective? My powder brown tang has ich again on his fins and body this morning when the lights came on!!

I monitor salinity daily at 1.009 with a refractometer and do regular water changes. The Nitrates have gotten high a time or two but I have done constant water changes to help with it.

 

[rolxism]

your salt prolly is just at .10 you should re-calibrate

 

[earlybird]

How are the critters doing at hypo levels. I agree with rolxism you should recalibrate your refractometer. How's he doing, still eating? Can you post a picture?

 

[sc0rp_xiii]

will get pics this weekend. I calibrated with distilled water at around 68 degrees per instructions and still no change. All fish are eating well two times daily and still begging for more.