Subj : Re: ach, ICH!
To   : All
From : Dick
Date : Tue Jan 27 2004 10:51 am

On Mon, 26 Jan 2004 11:26:50 +0000, Geezer From Freezer
<Geezer@Freezer.com> wrote:

>If the ich outbreak is bad, move all fish temporarily out if possible,
>remove all water from tank, remove filters and put very hot water into tank 
and
>stand
>(or bleach if possible - need everything out for this!!)
>
>discard filter media and wash filters in hot water, replace with new filter
>media and 
>re-cycle (with Bio-Spira to kick start). Move fishies back when recovered
>(usually 30 days)
>
>If ich outbreak is not bad, then whack temp up a little, add salt, turn lights
>off and cover.
>
>That is what I've read anyway!


I tried the cover and darkness treatment once.  Didn't stop the Ich,
but didn't seem to harm the fish or plants.  I did learn to be less
fearful about not feeding for a couple of days.
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