Is this ich and how can I help him?

[Buk_A_neer]

Lee & Terry ... thanks very much for your input so far ...

Lee ... unfortunately I lost my CBB this morning ... might have been the stress of moving tanks but I have to focus on the living so I have a couple more questions if you dont mind ...

as to the sponge ... I have a sponge on the end of my Mag18 that is driving the Beckett skimmer ... it should have nitrifying bacteria in it right ? ... I put it in the aquaclear this morning and did a 5 gallon waterchange

Terry ... as to cupramine ( which I have dosed as per the directions ) ... how can I test for the amount that is in solution in the tank ( picking up a copper test kit today ... any suggestions as to brand ? ) as you say higher concentrations are required for it to be effective

Thanks to you both for your input

Cheers

Steve