Help! My fishes are dying from itch. Started with Tangs, lost half of them already. Lost all my Angles, only the Crownfish survived so far.....
From the survey, Hypo seem to be quite popular and effective. However I am unfamiliar with the treatment, so would appreciate some advice (read some of the relevant threads already but still abit confused).
1. The procedure is meant to be taken @ the tank itself? Mine is a 5 feet fowler tank & it is quite impossible to isolate the fishes.
2. To lower the salinity - is it correct to add fresh water and siphon out salt water?
3. After I reach the targeted salinity ie. 12-14 ppt (1.009), do I still continue with water change?
4. Read about the life cycle of parasite, how do I know when it is safe?
5. Can the parasite reside on non-fish eg. shrimp, crabs, etc.
6. Are alot of the seniors practicing freshwater dip when they purchase new fishes? Does it work?