Myvirtue Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 in about a week or so im going to transfer my fish to my new tank... About 5 weeks ago a couple of the fish had iche and i treated it and it went away.... they have been in a quaratine tank for almost 6 weeks. Everything seems clear. I want to make sure they dont bring anything over to the new tank. Can i do like a 5 min freshwater dip or maybe a low salinity dip? I know freshwater dip would cause more stress but would it be more beneficial in the long run? I've never done freshwater dip but i have noticed customers at fish stores request it before they purchase a fish. Any Ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derekreefer Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 I think it is a needless stress and cruel. the fish get ich when weak or stressed. Just give the fish proper nutrition and a good stable environment and they will resist sickness themselves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eel Keeper Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 (edited) Yea the only time I know of fish catching ich is when they bring it home with them from the pet store, have very poor water conditions, or when the tank is over crowded. Then again I have never had ich in any of my saltwater tanks, just one of my freshwater tanks a few years ago. I agree that the freshwater dip is very cruel. Think about why you aclamate your fish in the fist place. Edited December 20, 2010 by Eel Keeper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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