parasite question

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mpk172
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parasite question

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Since my mbu passed away from IPs...if I would put another puff in the tank he is in what are the chances of him picking up the IPs?
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Re: parasite question

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I'd scrub the tank, substrate, decor, filters out with Oxyclean & start over with a fishless cycle. What are you going to put in there?
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Re: parasite question

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not really sure. he just passed today.....just wondering for the future
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Re: parasite question

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How big is the tank?
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Re: parasite question

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its 265 gal.
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C papuan
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DPs
suvattii
burrfish
T niphobles
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Re: parasite question

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Lots of options then! Except another mbu, IMO. Definately rinse it out w/Oxyclean. Totally non-toxic after it's dissolved.
You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...

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