Hi,
Iv noticed a few small spots of ich on my new pike cichlid so im going to be treating the tank with copper safe when i get home. Will it be alright if i unplug my magnum canister filter for a few days and just leave a powerhead in it, and after the treatment is over i'll do a big water change and vacume the tank? It wont get too bad in that short of a time will it??
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hi!
If u try use the search option youll find the matter of ick has been discussed a number of times.
WHY would you wonna unplugg the filter? Are you aware that not running it for longer than 2 hours will kill all the bacteria in it and make it useless like a new filter.
Most importantly is raising the temp and shutting down all lights making it dark.
If u try use the search option youll find the matter of ick has been discussed a number of times.
WHY would you wonna unplugg the filter? Are you aware that not running it for longer than 2 hours will kill all the bacteria in it and make it useless like a new filter.
Most importantly is raising the temp and shutting down all lights making it dark.
cheers
Christian
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