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TerryB,
Where did you get the data on optimal ICH reproduction temps?
Are you sure you are not thinking of odinium?
I came across a reference in one of Frank Hoffs books (clownfish rearing one) about how they never have ICH problems in the summer when the growout tanks pass 85 degrees.
I thought I would give it a try and BOOM it worked wonders the first 3-4 times I tried it over the course of a couple years.
As I said the last time I used it did not seem to work as well (lost 1 fish) and the ICH lasted longer. First time the ICH symptoms were completely gone in 3 days!
I am a pharmacist and have access to all kinds of different drugs. I have tried several treatments in the reef tank environment and none have worked as well as temp. elevation for me.
If you or anyone else has a REEF SAFE remedy which actually works, I am more than willing to try that as well. Hyposalinity is not one of them as it will certainly will a great many inverts in a reef tank. Neither is garlic, Kick-Ich, RX-P, etc. etc.
I've had the same 135 reef set up for 9 years and I am not about to tear the rockwork down to catch a fish.
John
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