Potential ich . . . need advice

[tripper]

I bought two fish the other day and have them in QT. I know, I know, it's best to introduce one at a time, but these two were in the same tank and they looked great. The two fish are a Maroon Clown and a Coral Beauty. I monitor the QT very closely so I am sure they will be fine through the QT period.

Here's my question:

I notice what MIGHT be a white speck on the coral beauty. I am going out of town tomorrow afternoon and won't be back until Monday night. Should I go ahead and start my Cupramine treatment now just in case? I fear that if this is ich and I come back on Monday, it might already be too late. I know it's not recommended to treat if you don't know for sure, but I don't want to lose these two.

Please let me know what you think. TIA

tripper

[quarryshark]

Anyone gonna be there to watch the fish over the weekend? Can you trust them to medicate and water change?
If its only a spot or 2, should be OK for the weekend. I can't promise, but if it is ich I think you could wait.

[tripper]

Unfortunately, no. This trip was a little unexpected, I probably wouldn't have purchased these fish if I knew I was going away. I thought I might do the first dose of Cupramine before I leave, then add the second once I get back. This wouldn't be too stressful on the fish, but would be a pro-active step if there is indeed a parasite.

[quarryshark]

OK, I understand. I would dose soon so you can watch the biological filter for a bit. It may go out of wack.
If it were me and the fish were not stressing, I would be inclined to wait until Monday.
Lets see if anyone else chimes in for another opinion.