Newbie Need Some Advice

[Guest lykan]

Started out reefing just 1.5 months ago. However, whole tank of fishes wipe out from ich.

Now left only 2 cleaner shrimps and a star fish in the tank. Done 2 70% water change since then.

How long do i need to let the parasite die out before i can buy new fishes in?

Its been a week already. And my hands are starting to get very itchy to buy new fishes...

[iskay]

I suggest you read the "New to the Marine Aquaria Hobby" section.

This hobby requires patience, research, and discipline to suceed. Good Luck.

[FuEl]

Wait 1 month before adding new fish. Most problems with marine aquarium is stocking too fast. If you stock 1 fish every 2-4 weeks your success will definitely be better. Most problems are usually associated with impatience.

[Guest lykan]

Wait 1 month before adding new fish. Most problems with marine aquarium is stocking too fast. If you stock 1 fish every 2-4 weeks your success will definitely be better. Most problems are usually associated with impatience.

Thanks for the kind advice.

Btw, I did a 80% water change today as well. Overbought NSW from iwarna. can i keep the NSW and use it for next week?

[FuEl]

Thanks for the kind advice.

Btw, I did a 80% water change today as well. Overbought NSW from iwarna. can i keep the NSW and use it for next week?

If you decide to keep NSW I suggest you disinfect it as it might foul due to bacteria bloom. Add 1ml of Chlorox or 5% Sodium Hypochlorite per 10L of water. Add in an airstone and bubble it, within 2-3 days all the chlorine would be gone and the water can be stored indefinitely. Best to confirm with a chlorine test strip available from shops selling swimming pool supplies. It's always a good practice to disinfect NSW before using, wherever the source. Chlorox is my best friend.

[Guest lykan]

If you decide to keep NSW I suggest you disinfect it as it might foul due to bacteria bloom. Add 1ml of Chlorox or 5% Sodium Hypochlorite per 10L of water. Add in an airstone and bubble it, within 2-3 days all the chlorine would be gone and the water can be stored indefinitely. Best to confirm with a chlorine test strip available from shops selling swimming pool supplies. It's always a good practice to disinfect NSW before using, wherever the source. Chlorox is my best friend.

Hi Fuel,

Thanks for your great advice.. Much appreciate