How long to wait before adding new fish after ich treatment?

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I recently lost more than half of my fish tank due to ich. I did the “super ick” medicine and managed to save the remaining fish in my tank. I was wondering when it was safe to introduce new fish into my tank so that I can rebuild it.

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

If the infection is cleared, wait a couple weeks and then consider repopulating the tank. Ideally, you should set up a quarantine tank for incoming fish before they go into the main tank. Monitor them for a week or two to confirm good health. You may even want to administer an antiparasitic medication while in quarantine to be safe.

How long to wait before adding new fish after ich treatment?

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