Should I not transfer tank decors, for possility of ick eggs?

Cindy1218 · 04-14-2005, 10:47 AM

I'm switching to a new tank, My fish seem to be cured of ich, Still treating tank. I wanted to bring some of the old tank ornament to help tank cycles plus I'm adding a couple of cheap fish, (, I was told that was the only way to cycle the tank) But now I'm afraid some ich eggs could be imbedded in the big rock? Is it safe to move ornaments?
How long do I cycle my new tank for?

Cindy1218

**TheOldSalt** · 04-14-2005, 12:24 PM

Is this a fresh or saltwater tank? Very important.

FISHFACE · 04-14-2005, 01:21 PM

Never heard of ich eggs. I don't think they exist. But if it would make you more comfortable, I would wasjh all the ornaments in hot water. Continue to treat for the disease if possible. and let the tank cycle.

Cindy1218 · 04-14-2005, 01:28 PM

Fresh water. 1 large irradesant shark & 3 small ones
A couple of tetras , pleco & two gourami's not sure if keeping them ( their mean to my pleco!)

**Fishfirst** · 04-14-2005, 06:15 PM

IR sharks get huge FYI (3ft). I would just continue to treat the tank and go with a fishless cycle on the new tank... where you add an ammonia source and then wait for your tank parameters to become 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, 10-40 nitrates

**TheOldSalt** · 04-14-2005, 10:57 PM

Ick "eggs" don't exist, but the daughter cells could be compared to eggs reasonably enough.

Anyway, yeah, clean the ornaments before moving them, and make sure your fish are fully cured of ick before moving them, too.

Use "Bio-Spira" or "Stability" to make your tank ready to use immediately.

fishfreaks · 04-15-2005, 11:39 AM

if you leave your ornaments out overnight to dry, all the ich cells will be gone. Drying them out kills them

**fish_doc** · 04-15-2005, 05:59 PM

Agreed let them dry out. Leave them out for a week if you want to be real sure. Or even after dry you can put them in a bucket and treat it just like you would a tank with ick. Rinse again and they will be all set for your new tank.

04-14-2005, 10:47 AM	#1
Cindy1218 Fishy Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 11	Should I not transfer tank decors, for possility of ick eggs? I'm switching to a new tank, My fish seem to be cured of ich, Still treating tank. I wanted to bring some of the old tank ornament to help tank cycles plus I'm adding a couple of cheap fish, (, I was told that was the only way to cycle the tank) But now I'm afraid some ich eggs could be imbedded in the big rock? Is it safe to move ornaments? How long do I cycle my new tank for? Cindy1218

04-14-2005, 01:21 PM	#3
FISHFACE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 130	Re: Should I not transfer tank decors, for possility of ick eggs? Never heard of ich eggs. I don't think they exist. But if it would make you more comfortable, I would wasjh all the ornaments in hot water. Continue to treat for the disease if possible. and let the tank cycle.

04-14-2005, 01:28 PM	#4
Cindy1218 Fishy Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 11	Re: Should I not transfer tank decors, for possility of ick eggs? Fresh water. 1 large irradesant shark & 3 small ones A couple of tetras , pleco & two gourami's not sure if keeping them ( their mean to my pleco!)

04-14-2005, 06:15 PM	#5
Fishfirst Fish Guru Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Wisconsin Age: 24 Posts: 3,546	IR sharks get huge FYI (3ft). I would just continue to treat the tank and go with a fishless cycle on the new tank... where you add an ammonia source and then wait for your tank parameters to become 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, 10-40 nitrates __________________ 210 Gal Reef w/ 55 Gallon Sump/Fuge, 125 Gal Fish Only, 65 Gal Seahorse-29 Gallon Sump, 55 Gal FOWLR, 54 Gal Corner FW Community, 20 Gal Nano FOWLR, 55 Gal Piranha, 29 gallon QT "All the yellow tangs and clownfish in the world can't save you now! hahahah" Peter from Family Guy

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fishfreaks M&F Couple Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: PA Age: 21 Posts: 4,303	Re: Should I not transfer tank decors, for possility of ick eggs? if you leave your ornaments out overnight to dry, all the ich cells will be gone. Drying them out kills them __________________ VOTE FOR FISH FORUMS

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04-14-2005, 12:24 PM	#2
TheOldSalt Darth Ichthyos Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,360	Is this a fresh or saltwater tank? Very important.

04-14-2005, 10:57 PM	#6
TheOldSalt Darth Ichthyos Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,360	Ick "eggs" don't exist, but the daughter cells could be compared to eggs reasonably enough. Anyway, yeah, clean the ornaments before moving them, and make sure your fish are fully cured of ick before moving them, too. Use "Bio-Spira" or "Stability" to make your tank ready to use immediately.

04-15-2005, 05:59 PM	#8
fish_doc Advisor to Neptune (Mod) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Illinois Age: 40 Posts: 3,835	Re: Should I not transfer tank decors, for possility of ick eggs? Agreed let them dry out. Leave them out for a week if you want to be real sure. Or even after dry you can put them in a bucket and treat it just like you would a tank with ick. Rinse again and they will be all set for your new tank. __________________ Dave (fish_doc) A World of fish

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