Taking any filter media out of your tank will slow the cycle. But carbon will take out the meds. Separate the carbon from the floss and put the floss back in. You could try the "salt cure" instead of meds and leave the carbon in. Either way keep an eye on the ammonia and nitrite, change water to get them down and replace a proportionate amount of meds or salt.
PS don't add any more fish until the cycle is finished and the ich has been cured 2 weeks.
|