Uncharted territory for me... and first time posting in this section. Don't mind the noob terms. And long story.

About 4 weeks ago, bought myself a 2 feet aquarium to start a marine tank (with chiller and all..).

After letting the water pump and for the water to clear for 1 week, I was told my tank is ready to add fish. (?)

On the second week, fish were added ; 4 clownfish and 2 tangs. (?)

On the third week, got myself a bubble point anemone.

On the fourth week, one-by-one, fish were dying.

Thanks Marine Ich.

Since I was so new to this, and listened to the pet shop fellow (Pets Wonderland IKANO), it turns out that marine ich outbreak had occured and I failed to control it.

The timing, the waiting time before adding, etc. all in accordance to the recommendation.

Now ALL my fish are dead. And having spent nearly RM2k (RM1.5k was my absolute max), I feel I have missed an opportunity to start my marine tank properly.

Having Googled around and read a lot about marine ich, I realized the whole timing (wait 1 week then add fish, then add anemone) was ridiculously short.

The fishes were stressed, and I added too many fishes too quickly. New hobby poison? I don't think so... I followed instructions BUT it was my fault for not doing research first.

Now I'm thinking what is the best way to start over.

I'm thinking draining out all the water, and adding new water, changing the carbon filter, etc.. and leave the tank to run for 4-5 weeks. The life cycle of the ich would be over by the end of 5th week. Then slowly, add one fish, wait 1 week, all is well, add another fish in week 2 (clownfish only, no tangs), etc. etc. then after a good few months add anemone.

What say you sifus?