Ich

[hawkeye]

While fish watching tonight, I noticed a few cases of ich. Looked like salt sprinkles on them. What is the best method, heat and salt? I have Platies, rummy noses tetras and pentazona barbs in there. Can these all handle salt?

 

[FraceGish]

I treated my ich very effectively with heat and this stuff
but remember to remove the carbon from your filter.

Plus a good vacuum over the gravel and regular water changes

 

[Delapool]

What's the ingredients can I ask?

 

[hawkeye]

There's no carbon in the filter anyway. I'm slowly raising the temp now. I'm still wondering if salt is worthwhile using too?

 

[Delapool]

Heat should do it but if fish and plants can take it, I think salt is worthwhile. In my tank I would be almost certain of cold and hot zones.

 

[hawkeye]

I'm unsure of if my fish can accept salt or not? I have Platies, rummy noses tetras and pentazona barbs

 

[Delapool]

Platies should be fine, I'm never done salt with the others. I did try a half dose first and then went to a full dose when they looked ok.