Ich HELP

[BlaseMrNiceguy]

Noticed today my rummynose in my 55 gallon had ich all over him so I got him out none of my other fish seem to be showing signs of it but I want to treat to be safe. I have a hang off the back aqueon power flow 55/75 with carbon inserts I know I need to remove the carbon but how do I go about doing this?

 

[Andrew McFadden]

Raise the temp above 86 ich cant survive in a high temp.And do a good cleaning

 

[BlaseMrNiceguy]

I bought medicine today so I was going to try and use that have you had any experiance with that. I also heard adding a little salt would help already starting raising temp before the post.

 

[Andrew McFadden]

Freshwater Ich? Yuck!

This is the article about it

I always raise. My temp before anything else meds are not cheap and yes salt will help its all in the page I showed you

 

[BlaseMrNiceguy]

Great article thank you!

 

[Andrew McFadden]

No problem

 

[BlaseMrNiceguy]

Started treatment today with the API meds will test water every 12 hours for the next 6 days during treatment. Lost the rummynose already other fish started showing small signs today. Wish my luck hopefully I don't lose any more of my buddies.

 

[Andrew McFadden]

I have always used mardel medications bit only when I have to. What's your temp at over 86 degrees

 

[BlaseMrNiceguy]

I've been raising it slowly since I found the ich at about 80 degrees right now generally keep it at about 76-77. Don't want to stress the fish by raising it too fast.

 

[Passatryde]

I've been raising it slowly since I found the ich at about 80 degrees right now generally keep it at about 76-77. Don't want to stress the fish by raising it too fast.

I read you wont stress them as long as its not more than 2degrees f per hour

 

[BlaseMrNiceguy]

I'm about topped out on my heater not sure how hot it's gonna get might only make about 82

 

[Passatryde]

I'm about topped out on my heater not sure how hot it's gonna get might only make about 82

Mine did the same thing but I put some tin foil around the tank and it got it there

 

[a.tetreault]

If you are using medication it isn't necessary to reach 86, If you are planning to not use medication then to get your temperature high enough you can try wrapping your tank in towels or blankets, it keeps the heat in and raises the temp quite a bit. I would recommend using only the higher temp as a treatment, it takes about two weeks but is more natural and you don't have to worry about any of your fish being sensitive to medications. To do this you will have to maintain a constant temperature of 86-87

 

[Nu-Nu the eel]

86 keeps ich from spreading and reproducing and 88 kills it. Not many fish tolerate 88, so i tried 86 but my pecock eel hated the high temp so i brought it down to 81. Then i used kordons natural formula ich attack and it worked amazing. Ich was gone in 4 days

 

[Readingexcalibur]

86 keeps ich from spreading and reproducing and 88 kills it. Not many fish tolerate 88, so i tried 86 but my pecock eel hated the high temp so i brought it down to 81. Then i used kordons natural formula ich attack and it worked amazing. Ich was gone in 4 days

Yes 88 kills ich, but so does 86. My leopard ctenopoma, Botia loachs, angel, rams, and gold nugget all survived 3 solid weeks of 85 and half salt doses. 85 degrees stops ICH reproduction. I say that's the best and safest way to go. Also lights off to relieve stress, and gravel vac daily. All natural, no more ich.

 

[Nu-Nu the eel]

Hmm i have been told differantly. I know that 86-88 is the best place for your temp to be if your fish can tolerate it. Honestly last time i had ich in my freshwater tank we just cranked up the heater and left it alone. Probably not the best way to do it, but it worked

 

[Readingexcalibur]

Hmm i have been told differantly. I know that 86-88 is the best place for your temp to be if your fish can tolerate it. Honestly last time i had ich in my freshwater tank we just cranked up the heater and left it alone. Probably not the best way to do it, but it worked

Yes, I didn't mean any disrespect, I should have said in my opinion. I wanted to make it a little easier in my fish, and I found 85 was enough to take care of the problem. 86-88 will take care of the issue no questions, unless you have the heat resistant stain. IMO I didn't feel my angel would make it any higher.

 

[Nu-Nu the eel]

Haha you know it was kinda funny when i turned my temp up that high you could tell there was a behavior change in my fish. The eel hated it and hid all the time, but my angel fish and glowlight tetras really seemed to thrive and were very active!

 

[Readingexcalibur]

Haha you know it was kinda funny when i turned my temp up that high you could tell there was a behavior change in my fish. The eel hated it and hid all the time, but my angel fish and glowlight tetras really seemed to thrive and were very active!

Lucky you, my angel started swimming sideways at 86, so I bumbed it down. I was like, noooooooo, because this is the first big box angel fish I've been able to keep alive and healthy for a year.