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What is tank transfer method?

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Tank Transfer Method ('TTM') is a method for prophylactic treatment for the Marine Ich parasite (Cryptocaryon irritans, referred herein as just 'Ich') that is common to marine fish (does not apply to freshwater fish). When administered correctly, TTM is highly effective at eliminating Ich from the fish.

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This is how TTM is implemented: Day 1 – Fish is placed in initial QT. Day 4 – Roughly 72 hours later transfer the fish to new"PLEASE STOP USING TTM-IT'S BARBARIC | REEF2REEF""Tank transfer method? | REEF2REEF Saltwater and Reef""Ich and tank transfer method. | REEF2REEF Saltwater and""Anyone tried this new tank transfer method? | Page 2

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Sebastian Berry
Health Case Manager
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The idea behind the tank transfer method is that by repeatedly removing the fish from the tank where the disease is reproducing, and placing it in a new tank free

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Nirbhay Makkar
NEMATOLOGIST
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Tank Transfer Method · Day 1 – Fish is placed in initial QT. · Day 4 – Roughly 72 hours later transfer the fish to new tank. The time of day you do the transfer is

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Madhushree Hingoo
ELECTRONICS INSPECTOR
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Hi, I've had my orange spot filefish in QT for about 3 weeks. I'm not prepared to risk CP as I have not seen any evidence of this fish surviving (or

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Yakub Dhillon
DUST COLLECTOR OPERATOR
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How Does The Tank Transfer Method Work? Because the parasite is only on the fish for 3-7 days (they drop off in the tank or bucket) they have no

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Suparn Chakravarthy
GLAZE MAKER
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I debated all 3 of the methods Lee recommends: (1) copper, (2) hypo-salinity, and (3) tank transfer. After substantial research, I decided to try the"Comprehensive Marine Quarantine - Transfer Method II and""Tank transfer method - how to? | Reef Sanctuary

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Nitye Hasnee
BRINE WELL OPERATOR
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Write-Up Wednesday: Tank Transfer Method For Disease Control. Two of the most common diseases saltwater fish can get in captivity – marine ich

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Ayushmann Stereographer
SPOOLER SEQUINS