Need suggestions quick

[Shane l]

Ok I have a set up 8 g ( quarantine tank ) my gourami is in there now being treated for ich but I need to put 3 black widows and 8 neons in there on Sunday I have an empty 4 g what must I do

 

[Scouser]

Is this from the new flame you got bringing ich to the main tank?

Is it a possibility for you to treat all the fish in the main tank?

 

[Shane l]

No I didn't introduce him into my new tank he is in the quarantine

 

[Scouser]

No I didn't introduce him into my new tank he is in the quarantine

Ahhh, ok.

So whats the reason for the other fish needing to go in the tank? Lol, I'm a tad slow today...

 

[LyndaB]

Why do you have to put those other fish in there, too?

 

[Shane l]

Because I'm getting them from the lfs t
On sun this day was ore scheduled before mango got ich I want to put all new fish in my quarantine tank

Sorry for mistakes trying to type and drink coffee

 

[LyndaB]

If you have a tank with ich, DO NOT put new fish into this tank. I know you're treating your gourami in the QT, but was he in the main tank when you noticed the ich? If so, you should be treating that main tank and not just the one fish.

 

[Shane l]

No he was a new fish and all new fish go into QT that's when I noticed the ich so all goo there just should I put my new fish straight into the main tank ?

 

[torres]

i really dont see an use for a quarantine tank.
one of my red eye tetras had ich, ive turned the temperature up for some days and its gone, didnt even use salt.
your gourami might got it because he wasnt eating as you said, and stress which can cause ich too.

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

 

[Scouser]

No he was a new fish and all new fish go into QT that's when I noticed the ich so all goo there just should I put my new fish straight into the main tank ?

Is it possible to set a new time to pick up the new fish? That way you can treat the current issues and then you can QT the new fish.

 

[Shane l]

Ya the heaters up at 31 c 86 f so it should go soon but you think I can just put my new fish straight in !

 

[LyndaB]

Shane, as scouser mentioned, it's really best for you and your fish (both existing and new) if you wait to pick up the new fish until the gourami is out of quarantine.

You can't rush appropriate fishkeeping. Not if you want to have happy and healthy fish.

It's simply not the best time for you to pick up new fish when you're treating illness.

 

[Shane l]

i really wish but my lfs is not really local and my mom already took time out i bumped it from saturday to sunday though but not to much of a help lol

but i do have an empty 4 gallon (15 l) tank

 

[LyndaB]

You can't switch your gourami to the 4 gallon as the ich spores will most likely still be in the QT. In your situation, since you insist on getting the new fish (and I do appreciate it's at your mom's discretion), your ony real choice is to stick the new fish into the main tank. Not a great choice, but given your circumstances, probably the only choice.

Verify before you leave the store that these fish are healthy! If they are not, and show any signs of ich at all (look really carefully), then refuse purchase.

 

[Scouser]

Verify before you leave the store that these fish are healthy! If they are not, and show any signs of ich at all (look really carefully), then refuse purchase.

This is great advice Lynda!

Shane don't be afraid to inspect them for a fair amount of time, explain to mum why you are (it'll save her a lot of time and $$ in travel if you buy healthy fish)

If you have a mobile get a few pics of different stages of ich and take them with you for comparisons.

Hopefully they are healthy and you wont have any issues

 

[Shane l]

thank you so much for understanding ps no one has helped me as much as you you are a great mentor thank you so much but im going to need your help soon to help with a friends tank she keeps loseing her goldies but her pleco is still ok but in a way to small tank ill add more info on a new thread when i see it thanks again i ow you

 

[Scouser]

thank you so much for understanding ps no one has helped me as much as you you are a great mentor thank you so much but im going to need your help soon to help with a friends tank she keeps loseing her goldies but her pleco is still ok but in a way to small tank ill add more info on a new thread when i see it thanks again i ow you

Just keep us informed with your gourami and the new fish too

 

[Shane l]

oh great news! my gourami ate frozen bloodworms today and nearly flakes but the filter stole it lol. and i was so worried about my new tanks light but my old sword grew a cm !!!!!!!!!!in one day and wierd thing my cory is super happy alone wierd hey

 

[LyndaB]

Be patient with the gourami and remember that you want him in QT until at least 2 weeks after you've seen the last ich spot on him.

 

[Shane l]

so as soon as theres no spots can i put him straight into the main tank ?