Tank cycling and Algae?

[Smokey Stover]

Originally Posted by cjpitt80

But wouldn't I be able to tell if the first fish are infected within 72 days? If I add the first batch of fish (not counting the mollies in there now) THEN wait at lest 72 days before adding any OTHER fish, isn't this the same as quarantining? Essentially, I'm just quarantining in the display tank, right?

No, If you put a marine fish in the tank without confirming that it does not have ich, And if it does have ich (even if it's not noticeable) Then 72 days later the fish and tank both have ich waiting for new hosts. The life cycle of ich in the tank has to be totally fishless to be broken.

[cjpitt80]

Originally Posted by Smokey Stover

No, If you put a marine fish in the tank without confirming that it does not have ich, And if it does have ich (even if it's not noticeable) Then 72 days later the fish and tank both have ich waiting for new hosts. The life cycle of ich in the tank has to be totally fishless to be broken.

Ok, I got it thanks. I was a little confused with the lifecycle. I'm going to go with a 10 gal quarantine tank and treat prophylactically with chloroquine phosphate to be safe.

Also, this forum is a lil different than others I'm on. How the heck did you edit your post?

[Tyler438]

Originally Posted by cjpitt80

And where are you located? I've never seen a Petco with any marine livestock or rocks...

North Carolina, They have a large Saltwater section in my store.