ICH! How to treat?

[GodFan]

My Moms tank got ich after a pretty drastic upgrade (26 to 56 gallons). So now I need to know how to treat it. I want to use the salt and heat method but need to know how. The stocking list includes mollies, platies, glowfish (zebra danios), otos, and pygmy corydoras. I dont want anyone to die of salt poisoning or over heat so please advise!
Thanks in advance and God bless!

 

[Mumma.of.two]

My Moms tank got ich after a pretty drastic upgrade (26 to 56 gallons). So now I need to know how to treat it. I want to use the salt and heat method but need to know how. The stocking list includes mollies, platies, glowfish (zebra danios), otos, and pygmy corydoras. I dont want anyone to die of salt poisoning or over heat so please advise!
Thanks in advance and God bless!

First check your parameters.

 

[Mumma.of.two]

Oops hit send.
Then increase temperature slowly up to 86-88F. Increase surface agitation. Leave it there for no less than 2 weeks.
http://www.aquahobby.com/articles/e_ich2.php

 

[GodFan]

Do we need to add salt? Also I dont have a test kit (I know I know its on my list) but the tank was just set up 2 days ago (no seeded filter because things were crazy)

 

[Mumma.of.two]

Do we need to add salt? Also I dont have a test kit (I know I know its on my list) but the tank was just set up 2 days ago (no seeded filter because things were crazy)

Well that's what's brought on the ich! The tank is cycling and the ammonia is probably high. At least 50% PWC daily from now on and you REALLY need a test kit (as I've said before). Without an established filter on the tank those fish are going to have to go through a fish in cycle and battle ich at the same time. Some might not make it. I wouldn't bother with the salt because of the cories but if you decide to use it use half a dose. Half a dose is 1 (flat not heaped) tablespoon per 10gallons of tank water. Dissolve it into a container of tank water and add it slowly a little bit at a time over 1-2 days.

 

[GodFan]

Ammonia that fast? I thought it would take longer? Maybe Ill try and seed it...... just trying to think how.....

 

[Mumma.of.two]

Ammonia that fast? I thought it would take longer? Maybe Ill try and seed it...... just trying to think how.....

Yes that fast. That is why you need daily PWC now. I'm treating a goldfish and the meds have whipped out some of my BB. 3 2inch goldies in a 40g and ammonia is building to 1ppm in 12-24 hours. A cycling tank can be deadly if not dealt with correctly.

 

[GodFan]

ok thanks! I thought I had a pretty good idea of how to cycle but I guess not!

 

[Mumma.of.two]

ok thanks! I thought I had a pretty good idea of how to cycle but I guess not!

Would you like me to link the guide?

 

[GodFan]

No thanks I saw the one by JetaJockey. Probably just got a little Know it all ish lol