Ick is a parasite that is ALWAYS present in ALL saltwater systems.
Yes, I remember reading that in one of our books. It doesn't seem to affect all new tang arrivals though. The first Hippo was pretty stressed when we got her, and had a small break-out of ick within a day...it went away pretty quickly though. The Yellow Tang never had any at all, and the new Hippo - even though I know it is still somewhat stressed, has not shown any signs of it yet. Weird.

I will check out both H.E.B. (as Tim recommended - Thanks, Tim!) and the Kent Marine. I have a feeling the HEB type will be less $$ though. Thanks for the info, guys!! ;)

Wendy