Time for Bacteria and/or flukes to leave an untreated planted tank???

[Symphysodon166]

hey guys, I recently had a breakout that is under control in my bare tanks now- I took all the Discus out of my 92 gal. heavily planted tank so meds wouldnt ruin it. now its about 1 1/2 to 2 weeks later and Im going ot be getting some M. Remirazi ( rams ) from maxs the digital aquarium website that I would like to add and acclimate into this tank, and add Discus later. Is it too soon? Thanks for replies - Jason

[Carol_Roberts]

Probably too soon. I don't know how long the cysts can live in the gravel waiting for new new fish to infect . . . but I'm guessing it's more than 2 weeks. . . .

[jamesmcsyd]

Crank the temperature right up, maybe 35 degrees if you've only got hardy plants like swords. This should increase the life cycle of egg laying flukes to just a few days.

James

[Ardan]

Hi,
I think if it were me, I would tear down the tank, sterilize everything, use alum on the plants (see disinfecting plants in the index of this "disease sedtion) and start to precycle some new filters. JMO I wouldn't risk it and some diseases/parasites can remain dormant for a long time.

hth

[Symphysodon166]

Thanks guys

[brewmaster15]

I agree with Ardan!

and when you talk to Max... Please give him my regards ... haven't talked to him in way too long!

take care,
al