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So if I get a prescription how do I order from them
I have used ceramic rock such as aquaroche in QT and it works perfectly. It never absorbed any copper while providing good biological filtration. The reason I don't anymore is because I don't want anything with rough edges in the QT in order to prevent fish from scratching and creating large wounds, which can lead to other problems.If absorption causes copper to drop below therapeutic levels, treatment will be ineffective.
check this out and your outlook
https://www.reefs.com/blog/2015/07/02/buying-ich-vaccinated-fish/
Hey for bio to cycle water you said to use sponge .....can I use blue/white pad
How long should I run a sponge to be mature for bacteria
I have one question if copper kills ick. Does it kill the bacteria on the sponge u just soaked for a month
Yes please explain TTM!
I guess I have been lucky so far for six years my DT has been up and running (knock on wood) but I am thinking I might set up a very small QT for new fish. Is dipping corals sufficient and then go into DT or do you QT those as well? Do I need two QTs?
Great write up, I really appreciated the read and look forward to reading your others. I think I have the same question. In your write up you suggest that we should use freshly mixed saltwater that has been running for 24hrs. How can a tank be fully cycled with only 24hr old water?The key is the foam inserts that come with Aquaclear HOB powerfilters. Those are very porous and capable of hosting tons of nitrifying bacteria (which breaks down ammonia.) Sticking one of those foams (or multiples) down in a high flow area of your sump (or behind the rocks) for at least 1 month prior to QT allows enough time for it to "seed" with bacteria. You can buy replacement foams for cheap.
FYI; "my way" is not the only way. Any HOB or canister which contains bio-media (ex. ceramic rings) can be seeded the exact same way. Or if you don't mind spending the money, you can buy one of those "bacteria in a bottle" products and pour it over the foam for an instant bio-filter. I personally would just rather wait the 30 days and save some coin. :wink:
Great write up, I really appreciated the read and look forward to reading your others. I think I have the same question. In your write up you suggest that we should use freshly mixed saltwater that has been running for 24hrs. How can a tank be fully cycled with only 24hr old water?
I think this is what I don't understand about cycling tanks because the same goes if someone does a deep clean of their tank and adding almost 90% new water, wouldn't the tank cycle?