My sisters fish tank had Ick in it. What is the best, and safest, way to clean the foliage and the rocks??
2007-06-22 02:01:04 · 5 answers · asked by music_performer 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
Boiling or any other form of cleaning may not 100% heal the foliage and rocks from Ich, and they can always be dormant and then come back, unless you put them in very bright sunlight (and sun's heat) for 7-10 days after boiling.
If you live in such an area where there is hot sun, it can be done, else its always safe and better to replace the whole set-up.
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2007-06-22 05:05:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 2⤋
I have had Ick in one of my cichlid tanks. ( i have 13 tanks) When i treated the the Red devil I found the rocks were treated as well. That was 2 years ago and it hasn't come back. I do not know about foliage, as cichlid don't have them in her tank. But for sure the rocks were treated as well as the fish.
2007-06-22 22:36:59 · answer #2 · answered by The Fish Chick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is fake foliage, boil it along with the rocks, but if it is real, you will either need to find a hospital tank for it, or throw it out and start over.
Nosoop4u
2007-06-22 04:40:03 · answer #3 · answered by nosoop4u246 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No need to worry, ich is a fish parasite and does not live on plants, rocks or other decor in the tank. Just turn the heat in the tank to 90 or so for a few days and it will all die from no host.
MM
2007-06-23 07:23:58 · answer #4 · answered by magicman116 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
foliage, with a soft cloth.rocks with a brush.
2007-06-26 01:18:13 · answer #5 · answered by Klingon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋