jlk
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Worth noting though that there are a few highly resistant strains of ich that can tolerate high heat and even some meds.
How are your fish doing?
How are your fish doing?
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abw0004
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I want to put salt in but it will kill my plants and shrimp and I have no where to put them. I just hope the temperature at 86-87 degrees along with 30% water changes is enough. The fish are good so far so fingers crossed. I did notice more ich on the ram though. One or two more specks
jlk
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That's fairly normal. Ich may appear to become worse for a short period as heat speeds up the life cycle. Just keep up the good work with your wcs and do not be afraid to do bigger wcs either. 
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abw0004
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The original ick that I spotted is still on the fins. Is that normal? I thought it would have fallen off by now, heat or not
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How long has your temp been running at 86f now?
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abw0004
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Saturday it was at 86, and then Sunday the heater broke so the temperature went down but I got a new one yesterday so now it is at 88 degrees. But I thought heat or not it only stays on the fish for 3 days?
jlk
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Using heat only, treatment typically takes two to three weeks (sometimes longer).You need to maintain the heat and wcs for a minimum of a full week after the last spot is gone to consider the issue cured.
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abw0004
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So you still believe it is ick although the spots haven't moved or fallen off the fish after this period of time?
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abw0004
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Now my gold ram has lost all of her color and is pale. Is this normal during treatment? The male has color. As an update I think some of the ich has fallen off
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How is everyone doing?
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abw0004
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So far so good I think. The temperature has been fluctuating between 86-88 degrees since Monday. I have done water changes everyday except for Wednesday and today. All of the fish have been eating but I can tell the heat is taking a toll on them. No one else has the ich that I can see except the female gold ram that has had it this whole time. She still has the ich on her. Every time I do the water changes I do a salt dip for her. Fingers crossed that I can kill this once and for all!
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abw0004
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I bought Ich Attack today hoping it will help as I am still fighting the ich. I just hope it is not another gimmick.
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