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I just tested the water again after replacing some again a few hours ago, and the nitrite is down to almost 0 and the pH is at 7.6. My fish seems to be settling down a bit too but I'll keep a close eye on him. Thank you for all of your help today I think I would have lost my fish today without...

Well I'm relieved it's not Ich. I think this fish has been through enough with this ignorant fish owner! I just tested the water and this is what I got: Nitrate: 0 Nitrite: .1 alkalinity: 180 pH: 8.4 (This is after the 50% water change from earlier) The person at the pet shop told me to buy...

I wish I had a better camera, the pictures are much too blurry but I found one online that has growths identical to the ones on my fish. Only his are on the very back of his wen and one on the side. I live in Chicago and I know our city water has a lot of additives in it, so I've been running...

Just to clarify, you suggest changing 50% of the water 1-2 times a day? I also have a gravel vacuum that I started using. I will do that right now. The growths appear to only be on the orange part of his head. They look like small pimples. I wish I could get a better picture to show you...

Thank you for the links!! I put in the Super Ich about 14 hours ago. I can't get a good photo because he's swimming too fast, but there are three of the 'cysts' on the orange part of his head. The ammonia level is .02 and the pH is 7.6. I don't have a nitrite/nitrate tester, but I'm guessing...

I have a red cap oranda goldfish in a 10 gallon tank, and I noticed the first couple "dots" of ich today. I bought Super Ich to do the first treatment, and I'm noticing the spores are increasing. I know that it seems to get worse before it gets better, but do I need to purchase a heater to...