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[Shana0310]

So my goldfish has ich. Today I notice what I thought was either a loose scale or some sort of parasite. What does it look like to you? I'm thinking parasite. If so, it it just typical of ich? Or something else?


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[Shana0310]

Anybody?


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[lunch]

Read my first post in thangamean's thread 'urgent help- ich?'

 

[Delapool]

Could it be where a white spot cyst has exploded off (as ich matures and releases from cyst) and looking at a damaged scale?

Where do you think the ich came from (eg new fish) and what are you using to treat it?

 

[Shana0310]

Thank lunch, I'll check it out.

I got a new fish, who strangely does not have ich at all, almost 2 weeks ago. Didn't QT him. I should have known. The tank I got him from looked suspect but he was so tiny (@ 1- 1/2") in a little tank with plecos and bigger goldfish.

I'm treating with elevated temp (78 so far, scared to go higher)and salt. LPS, not where I got the ich fish, suggested trying this for a few days and if things get worse or the other fish got it, then to move onto the bigger gun, malachite green. I caught it pretty early so hopefully the temp and salt will do the trick.


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[Delapool]

What salt level are you at? You may need it up to a US tablespoon per gallon to work.

Temp will need to be at 86F to kill ich by itself.

http://www.aquahobby.com/articles/e_ich2.php

http://www.theaquariumwiki.com/Salt

 

[Shana0310]

I did 1 tablespoon per 5 gallons. Then I threw in one more for luck. I've read the 86 degrees rule. I'm trying to do a little at a time. Once I got to 79 the affected one seemed to get a little spazzy. I figured I'd hang back. I think I warmed them up a little too fast yesterday. He looks better. The spots haven't spread and aren't nearly as visible as the were yesterday. My LPS advised to do no water changes for fear of stressing the fish. I'm thinking of doing at least a 10% every other day. It's got to help eliminate something, right?


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[Autumnsky]

Add additional air bubbler(s), if you have a HOB filter reduce the water level a couple inches will also help with aeration. Warmer temps mean the fish can't get as much oxygen.

A couple degrees a day helps the transition upping the temp as well as later to reduce it too.

More info here...
Fish Disease Index: Ichthyophthirius multifiliis. - Aquarium Advice

 

[Shana0310]

Thanks for the info. I moved the bubble wall to the center of the tank and added an air stone to the spot I didn't see much movement at the surface. I was unintentionally doing the filter method you mentioned. Been too busy this weekend and haven't topped off the tank. Guess I won't. ?


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