Royal Tang cured and then Icked Again....

[stkmach]

OK so i have had a Royal Tang for about 6 weeks now. About 2.5 inches long, but when i first got her she was fine, had her in the OT tank but was acting strange checked the water and it was borderline bad so i put her in my MT.

She then came down with Ick first, then velvet when i got the Bio filter going in my QT tank. She was in the QT tank for 4 weeks at least, and looked great eating well and no signs of any parasites for at least 10 days. So i figured she was ready to be put back in the main a week ago.... boy was i wrong.

She proceeded to contract Ick again so back in the QT tank she went.

Ok 55g Tank stats:

2 ocellaris clowns
1 royal dottyback
1 Emperor Angel Juv. 2"

...snails,crabs and shrimp.

ph 8.2
salinity 1.023
ammonia 0ppm
nitrites 0ppm
nitrates 10-15ppm

Water is D.I.

I guess my question is do i have to take everyone out for 6-8 weeks even though they have no external signs of Ick? I only have a 10g Qt i would think i would have to get another tank to house all the fish?

Any help is appriciated Thanks

Anthony

[stkmach]

Oh i am using Copper and have just started with antibiotics to help with 2nd infections. In the QT tank

[stkmach]

OH ok so i just read the Ick write up.... guess i should have done that first. Answered a few questions now i am wondering if the QT is big enough or should i just buy another one?

[yheartsp]

that's kinda sad, i'm treating my clownfish for ich too in the qt. using hyposalinity though ;; how long have you had your tank?

[leebca]

From what I can understand, you are on the right track. All fish out for 8 weeks; treat ALL fishes even if they do not display the parasite until cured; return fish to display system.

Some other observations:
You need to be tracking and controlling at least:
Calcium
Magnesium
Alkalinity
in addition to what you've reported.

The aquarium you have is too small for that Tang. Right now the Tang needs to be in an aquarium that is no less than 6 feet long. In a few years, it should be moved to a tank no less than 8 feet long. Tangs don't make very good captive marine fishes because of their need for tank length.

I love juvenile Emperor Angels. However, they grow fast when fed properly and that fish will need a 180 gallon aquarium in about 2-3 years. Large Angels are also known for their need for swimming space and water volume. When the juvenile's pattern begins to change, that is the sign of when it's time for the larger tank.

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Good luck!

[stkmach]

The tank has been set up with fish for 6 months(8 with LR/S 62# and 2" bed) with the 10g sump, I have been testing for calcium, but not the others.

I am getting a larger tank prob 180 to 200 in a few weeks because after i got the angel i knew i would need a bigger one. He is not displaying any adult patterns yet. I have grown attached, he/she is just like a dog, when ever i go near the tank he swims to the side that i am at. LOL


No one answered but i am guessing i need a bigger QT, or just another tank to separate all the fish?


Thanks
Anthony

[leebca]

To quarantine all those fishes together, I would suggest you have/use a 29 gallon. If the Tang wasn't in the group, you might go smaller, but they need swimming room.

The juv. Emp. Angels are very precious. They are very brave and forward, with a very good intellect (IMHO). As they get older they will become more reclusive and 'careful.' But still they can 'see you' and know you.

[stkmach]

Ok thanks

So if i split the fish up in a 10 and a 20 that would be ok.


Thanks 4 the help

[leebca]

Actually, the Tang is what needs the 29 -- even if it was alone. But the 10 and 20 would work but putting extra stress on the Tang.