Will ick hurt or kill my invertebrates?

[scottnlisa]

Ick is already claimed 3 victims of my fish. Will it kill my snails, crabs, or starfish?

 

[noah's nemo]

No.

 

[texasmetal]

No, but using any Ich treatments in the tank will

 

[mrdc]

No but I don't think their is a effective safe medication that can be used if you have inverts. If you still have fish, you need to QT them in order to medicate.

 

[tank a holic]

+1, to get rid of it you gotta put the fish in a hospital tank and treat them there, never treat in the display

 

[mrdc]

I can't remember how you handle the ich in your main tank? Do you let it stay fish free for awhile and the ich will die off? Sorry, I just can't remember.

 

[flower]

Originally Posted by mrdc
http:///forum/post/3238964
I can't remember how you handle the ich in your main tank? Do you let it stay fish free for awhile and the ich will die off? Sorry, I just can't remember.

Fishless for 6 to 8 weeks.

 

[mrdc]

Originally Posted by Flower
http:///forum/post/3239014

Fishless for 6 to 8 weeks.

OUCH!!!