I got ich

[monkiboy]

intentionally? probably not many experienced reefers. does it happen? absolutely.

 

yes, i believe the possibility of ich in it's tomont stage attaching to live rock, frag plugs, etc is more than remote.

Edited February 19, 2013 by monkiboy

[Incredible Corals]

intentionally? probably not many experienced reefers. does it happen? absolutely.

 

yes, i believe the possibility of ich in it's tomont stage attaching to live rock, frag plugs, etc is more than remote.

 

I agree. In tomont stage they settle all over the tank (sand, rocks, inverts, corals, etc). In a tank that is going through an ich bloom they are all over the place.

[zygote2k]

don't float the bag from the LFS in the tank water either. float it in a bucket. this is a very easy, often overlooked way of spreading the disease.

[ridetheducati]

I agree. In tomont stage they settle all over the tank (sand, rocks, inverts, corals, etc). In a tank that is going through an ich bloom they are all over the place.

 

I agree as well. I would not trust anything in a tank to include the glass it was built with that is infected with ich. To clarify, my statement a few posted ago was a generality. I feel cured live rock that is commonly sold has a remote chance that it is carrying ich. However, I would quarantine it for 10 weeks. It is not a popular practice, but it works for me.

[ridetheducati]

don't float the bag from the LFS in the tank water either. float it in a bucket. this is a very easy, often overlooked way of spreading the disease.

 

Do not keep shipping boxes from an online order in your house, perfect way for roaches to invade.

 

While I am thinking, more common mistakes hobbyist make:

• Using outdated, inadequate, or ineffective equipment and supplies;
  
• Starting with a tank that’s too small;
  
• Choosing the wrong location for the tank (near draft, heater, or window);
  
• Using unfiltered tap water;
  
• Using the wrong substrate;
  
• Not testing the water;
  
• Adding inhabitants too quickly and not quarantining new purchases;
  
• Purchasing on impulse;
  
• Purchasing inhabitants in poor health or condition;
  
• Purchasing inhabitants incompatible with your tank size, with its other residents, and that you don’t have the right equipment for meeting their needs;
  
• Medicating without knowing how it affects the inhabitants;
  
• Adding uncured live rock to an established tank;
  
• Not keeping the protein skimmer clean;
  
• Failing to plan ahead; and
  
• Failure to be patient.
  

[monkiboy]

this thread has strayed a bit from the original poster's request but there is some excellent information in here. hope folks read it and it helps someone along the way!