I got ich in the tank about 3 days ago and started with the heat treatment as most of the people on this forum suggest. After 3 days, I had lost 2 Tetras, and more were showing signs of infection, so I stopped by the LFS that I trust. The owner got me all freaked out that it would not be a good idea to keep my fish at that high a temp and it is much safer to medicate. So in a panic I lowered the temp to about 82 and added the half dose of malachite green/formalin and 1 Tbs Salt per 5 Gallons that he suggested.
I am having second thoughts now after doing some more research about my fish and meds.
Also, I have to leave town for about a week in 3 days and have to leave a roommate in charge of the fish. This definitely must be taken into account for which treatment I use. (Or is it a bad idea to switch again?) What would you guys do?
Amm: 0
Nitrite: 0
Nitrate: <10
Every other day 10% PWC, API Tests, and Prime
Fish:
1 Black Ghost Knife SCALELESS (3 ick spots)
1 BN Pleco (No noticeable ick spots, but it would be tough to tell)
2 Angels (No spots)
4 Serpae Tetras (2 of 6 died, 2 more are almost covered in spots)
I am having second thoughts now after doing some more research about my fish and meds.
Also, I have to leave town for about a week in 3 days and have to leave a roommate in charge of the fish. This definitely must be taken into account for which treatment I use. (Or is it a bad idea to switch again?) What would you guys do?
Amm: 0
Nitrite: 0
Nitrate: <10
Every other day 10% PWC, API Tests, and Prime
Fish:
1 Black Ghost Knife SCALELESS (3 ick spots)
1 BN Pleco (No noticeable ick spots, but it would be tough to tell)
2 Angels (No spots)
4 Serpae Tetras (2 of 6 died, 2 more are almost covered in spots)