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How I eliminated Ich in my reef tank

How I Eliminated Marine Ich (White Spot) Without Chemicals | Mile High Reefers Host: Scott Anderson Featured Fish: "Rankins" the Blue Tang (Paracanthurus hepatus) Method: The Fallow (Fish-Less) Tank Strategy Marine Ich (Cryptocaryon irritans) is the nightmare of the reef hobby, and for "Rankins" my Blue Tang—the literal King of Ich—it became a battle for survival. In this video, I break down why traditional reef-safe "cures" often fail and explain the only 100% effective way to eradicate the parasite from a complex reef system without killing your corals or invertebrates. Learn about the Ich life cycle, the dangers of using copper in a reef tank, and the step-by-step process of running a display tank fallow to starve the parasite out of existence. I also share my high-nutrition "recovery diet" to help fish build the immune strength needed to survive the initial outbreak. ⏱️ Key Topics & Timestamps 0:12 – What is Ich? Understanding the parasite and the "White Spot" symptoms. 1:10 – The Copper Dilemma: Why you can't treat a reef tank with copper-based meds. 1:38 – "Reef Safe" Cures: My experience with ick-attack and why I stopped using it. 2:46 – The Blue Tang Factor: Why certain species are more susceptible to parasites. 3:15 – Myth Busting: Why raising temperature and lowering salinity often fails in reef tanks. 4:06 – Step 1: Immune Support: The nutrition plan (Nori, PE Mysis, and New Life Spectrum). 5:52 – Step 2: The Fish-Only (FOWLR) Setup: My temporary 55-gallon treatment system. 6:52 – Step 3: Going Fallow: Why leaving your reef fish-less for 2 months is the only "nuclear" option. 8:08 – Starving the Parasite: How the absence of a host leads to total eradication. 8:44 – The Catch: The difficulty of removing fish from a rock-heavy reef. 🦠 The Biology of the Battle To beat Ich, you have to understand its life cycle. The spots you see are the feeding stage (Trophonts). Once they fall off, they become Tomonts in your sand bed, where they multiply into hundreds of free-swimming Theronts. 💡 Scott’s Strategy for a Parasite-Free Reef: Don't Panic: A healthy, well-fed fish can often fight off a mild case while you prepare your treatment plan. Hospital Tank: Always have a basic 20-55 gallon tank ready for emergencies. You don't need fancy lights—just a heater, flow, and basic filtration. The 72-Day Rule: While I did 60 days (2 months), many experts recommend 72 days fallow to ensure even the longest-lived cysts have hatched and starved. Nutrition is Armor: Feed high-quality algae and protein-rich mysis to keep the fish's slime coat thick and healthy. Have you ever had to tear down your rockwork to save a fish from Ich? It’s a grueling process, but the peace of mind of a clean tank is worth it. Share your Ich horror stories or success tips in the comments! ✅ Subscribe for more reef-saving tips and species spotlights! ✅ Like if this video helped you understand how to protect your fish. #MarineIch #WhiteSpot #MileHighReefers #ReefTank #BlueTang #FishDisease #AquariumMaintenance #FallowTank #SaltwaterAquarium #QuarantineTank #CoralReef