How to treat ich ??

[jhawk__]

Unfortunately I think my German blue ram has ich. He has a few white spots on his fins, but it's not to bad. He is still acting normal.

How do I treat this without having to use meds?

Also how could he have gotten It if none of my other fish had it?

 

[Convict2161]

This is how I'm treating ich right now in my 76 gallon African cichlid tank.

Temp raise slowly to 86 degrees.

1 tablespoon of Kosher salt per 5 gallon dissolved in a cup of tank water everyday.

Every 2nd day a 50% water change is performed and then ONLY add salt for water added NOT for entire tank.

Clean gravel/sand/driftwood/rocks/decor really good.

Keep it up for 10-14 days then treat 2-3 days after all fish look good and there are NO signs of white spots anywhere.

This is what I'm doing and it's working! Haven't lost a fish yet. Day 8 today.

 

[jhawk__]

Thanks for the reply! I saw your thread, didn't through it all but saw some pics. Thanks for the advice. I have API aquarium salt, would that work instead of the kosher salt? Or no?

If not, where can I get it?

 

[Convict2161]

Thanks for the reply! I saw your thread, didn't through it all but saw some pics. Thanks for the advice. I have API aquarium salt, would that work instead of the kosher salt? Or no?

If not, where can I get it?

I can't answer that with 100% certainty, so if I don't the answer I don't pretend to know

I go with what I know. I've always used kosher salt in my tank when needed. You can get it at your local food store.

 

[jhawk__]

Here is a pic of the female GBR that I think has it. Would you agree?