Hyposalinity

[rivieraduece]

after starting hyposalinity,how long does it usually take before the spots are gone off fish?

[icereefer]

The total time from the mature parasite detatching from the fish and reinfection of the fish is about 2 weeks at normal tank temperatures. This is why "Ich" may appear to clear up but then comes back a week or so later but a lot worse.
I would shot for 4 weeks to make sure all parasites are dead.

[Elsherst]

+1 on icereefer's sugestion

[Toyota Guy]

I would keep your display tank fishless for 8 weeks. keep the fish in a seperate hospital tank(s) with barebottom, no liverock. The important thing is to do daily water changes and vacuum the bottom of the tank. Fish waste and uneaten foods can increase Nitrite, Nitrate and Amonia levels quicky which will lead to more stress on the fish......

*8 weeks ensures that there is no living parasites in your sand bed or liverock*


Chris

[rivieraduece]

Thanks for the help fellas

[rivieraduece]

My Alk is getting to high,what is the best way to lower it?