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Re: Ick in a planted tank?

To: Aquatic-Plants at actwin_com, princer at surfree_com
Subject: Re: Ick in a planted tank?
From: Chuck Gadd <cgadd at cfxc_com>
Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2000 12:42:24 -0600
Delivered-To: fixup-Aquatic-Plants at actwin_com@fixme
References: <200004111754.NAA21940 at actwin_com>

> cycle the tank from scratch after medicating the entire tank.  Is there a
> product that will get rid of ick without disturbing the biological media in
> the tank?  Would a UV Sterilizer work better than medication in the long
> run?

Malachite Green & Formalin medications won't touch the bio-filter, and 
have been safe for plants in my experience.   I used Quick-Cure, at
1/2 strength as recommended on the bottle for tetras and other sensitive
fish.

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