Is my tank infested by parasites???

[lyz77]

I notice whenever I introduce a tang, it will eventually have white spot on it's body within 2-3 days! Sm manage to recover but sm didn't make it!

I hv a UV running for 24X7. Could me tank be infested by parasite?

[hammy]

yup , the normal itch parasite is in the tank, it is very hard to get rid all of it...

unless u go fishless for at least 30days or hypo for min 6-8 weeks to totally eliminate the ich parasite in the tank.

UV control by killing the parasite passing through the unit but cant totally eliminate. ozone is a faster and more effective but more complicated way to kill parasite.

however if ur fishes are strong , they will fight off the parasite themselves. like immune system , after a while , they are vaccine against it.

[big_ben102000]

ya mine tang and other fishes use to get ich too,sometimes it last for days.. some survive some didnt. maybe u wanna try feeding garlic soaked food ? it works for my fishes. it has been more than 2 months since the last attack which only lasted 1 night.

[jervismun]

You can also try feeding them (if they are eating) Dr. Bassleer's pellets with enriched vitamins to boost immune system.

[monpire]

Garlic works, didn't have any more attacks for months now.

[jervismun]

Invest in Ozone? It can also help to skim better