ahelmes71
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
I started dosing Flourish Excel yesterday for the first time in my 55 gallon tank. I only used 3 capfuls.
Today I was noticing some small white spots of what I guess is ich on the fins/tails of my Rainbows and Congo Tetras. It's possible this was already there and I hadn't noticed, or maybe it is just coincidence.
I thought Ich had to do with temperature changes? I had also heard it can be triggered by stress.
My tank has stayed at a solid 74 degrees this week. Do you think change in water chemistry from introducing the ferts could stress out the fish to cause an outbreak?
Should I do some partial water changes and add some Rid-Ich? This is a long term tank that has been up and running for about five years. I don't typically see sick fish in there.
Today I was noticing some small white spots of what I guess is ich on the fins/tails of my Rainbows and Congo Tetras. It's possible this was already there and I hadn't noticed, or maybe it is just coincidence.
I thought Ich had to do with temperature changes? I had also heard it can be triggered by stress.
My tank has stayed at a solid 74 degrees this week. Do you think change in water chemistry from introducing the ferts could stress out the fish to cause an outbreak?
Should I do some partial water changes and add some Rid-Ich? This is a long term tank that has been up and running for about five years. I don't typically see sick fish in there.