Goldfish with Ick for Over a Month Now - are they ok?

[saradomin]

I bought some little goldfish for my 90 gallon tank a month and a half ago. I didn't see signs of ick when I got them, but after a week of them in my tank, they starting developing some spots on their tails.

The temperature remained at 70F and above for the month and a half. They still onyl have a few spots on the tails, not on the bodies, and only a few are infected.

Are they fighting it off on their own?

 

[MollysMollies]

No, you need to treat the tank. If left untreated, the parasites will continue to multiply and you will loose all fish.

 

[Noviceafter2yea]

I bought some little goldfish for my 90 gallon tank a month and a half ago. I didn't see signs of ick when I got them, but after a week of them in my tank, they starting developing some spots on their tails.

The temperature remained at 70F and above for the month and a half. They still onyl have a few spots on the tails, not on the bodies, and only a few are infected.

Are they fighting it off on their own?

Did you treat with anything? How about raise the temp?

 

[MonkeyMonk86]

Explanation of ICK and goldfish treatment:
http://www.goldfish-emergency.com/forum/viewthread.php?thread_id=967

Here is how to salt dip goldfish:
http://youtu.be/UnSplP0Zips


(Friend of Bill W., One day at a time)

 

[saradomin]

I haven't treated it them at all. Is there an effective method of treatment for large aquariums that don't cost a fortune?

 

[Noviceafter2yea]

I haven't treated it them at all. Is there an effective method of treatment for large aquariums that don't cost a fortune?

I am sure you will be able to find something financially reasonable, but look at it this way...the longer you wait to treat, the worse the prognosis and the higher likelihood of wiping out your entire tank. The cost of replacing the fish will probably be more not to mention how sad you may feel.

 

[saradomin]

Has anyone tried the Tetra Pond Treatment before? I like how it is highly concentrated so I don't have to dump bottles upon bottles of medication.

 

[Noviceafter2yea]

Has anyone tried the Tetra Pond Treatment before? I like how it is highly concentrated so I don't have to dump bottles upon bottles of medication.

I have not. If you use it, please share its efficacy!

 

[saradomin]

Sure thing! It kind of sucks that there are hardly any medications that have high concentrations.

 

[Noviceafter2yea]

Sure thing! It kind of sucks that there are hardly any medications that have high concentrations.

These companies are all in the business to make money. JUSt be careful with your dosing with the higher concentrations and you should probably dilute them to be on the safe side.

 

[Delapool]

Out of interest would you have a pic of the spots?

 

[saradomin]

Out of interest would you have a pic of the spots?

I don't, but they look like the ick in this picture. The spots on my fish are more closely packed together.

Not my picture.

 

[Delapool]

Ok, sounds good, was a just in case. Just wanted to check it wasn't something internal to the fin (like fungus or growth marks) and more like the white ich salt-like grains sitting on the fin.

 

[saradomin]

Ok, sounds good, was a just in case. Just wanted to check it wasn't something internal to the fin (like fungus or growth marks) and more like the white ich salt-like grains sitting on the fin.

Do you think the Tetra Pond Treatment will work? I haven't found much on it besides a few reviews on some stores.

 

[Delapool]

Hi below is the link I found for it with the ingredients? I've never used it so can't comment how it rates with other methods of ick cures. Quinine sulphate I have a note is fairly safe and quite effective.

Pond Fish & Koi Medications: Tetra Pond Pond Fish Treatment; formerly DesaFin

Edit - assuming those are the ingredients it should work.

 

[MonkeyMonk86]

That's a good find!


(Friend of Bill W., One day at a time)

 

[Delapool]

I wonder if AA has a sticky on a meds list? Will have to jump on the desktop to have a look at the website. I guess each tank is so specific in setup, water conditions and fish anyways.

 

[saradomin]

So I treated the tank last week at around 2:00 with the Pond Fish Treatment. It says to redose every 7 days if signs of disease are still present. Would it be alright to treat them 2-3 hours early or should I wait until it is 2:00?

 

[Delapool]

Should be fine. I'd do a water change first. Did you see spots coming and going over the 7 days?

 

[saradomin]

Some spots did slightly change in position and a few more emerged in some of the fish. Is that a good sign?