swifty
Aquarium Advice Freak
I have had my 29g tank setup for about 8 months now. A week or so ago I added a small 2" BNP, which I believe is what introduced it to my tank. That or some skirt tetras I added a week or so before that from petsmart (first time I bought from petsmart).
Anyhow, a few of the 10 tetras have anywhere from 2-6 spots, and the pleco has the worst of it. Thankfully it hasn't spread to my juvenile cichlids; a firemouth and blue acara. This morning I bumped the temperature up to 86, but the tank was only reaching 82, so I bought another 150w heater. The tank is now at 87, and a lower water level to increase aeration in the tank.
I feed NLS exclusively, with an occasional frozen blood worm/mysis shrimp treat. Two Aquaclear 50s and weekly 33-50% water changes.
I have a lot of plants, so medication/aquarium salt was out of the question. A few things I needed cleared up:
-I read 86 and above is what's best; will 87 be enough to prevent reproduction or kill any of this parasite?
-How long should I keep the tank at this raised temperature?
-I have a sand substrate, and since yesterday have been doing 33% water changes; increase/decrease frequency and how should I deal with the sand?
-Any other tips from others that have been unforunate to battle ich?
Anyhow, a few of the 10 tetras have anywhere from 2-6 spots, and the pleco has the worst of it. Thankfully it hasn't spread to my juvenile cichlids; a firemouth and blue acara. This morning I bumped the temperature up to 86, but the tank was only reaching 82, so I bought another 150w heater. The tank is now at 87, and a lower water level to increase aeration in the tank.
I feed NLS exclusively, with an occasional frozen blood worm/mysis shrimp treat. Two Aquaclear 50s and weekly 33-50% water changes.
I have a lot of plants, so medication/aquarium salt was out of the question. A few things I needed cleared up:
-I read 86 and above is what's best; will 87 be enough to prevent reproduction or kill any of this parasite?
-How long should I keep the tank at this raised temperature?
-I have a sand substrate, and since yesterday have been doing 33% water changes; increase/decrease frequency and how should I deal with the sand?
-Any other tips from others that have been unforunate to battle ich?