bennyblee
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
Hi, unfortunately less than 2 weeks after stocking my new tank (after completing a fishless cycle), I think I have a mild outbreak of ich among my neon tetras. Would appreciate some guidance here as this is my first time dealing with this. I have two main questions. First, I have CPDs in the tank, any thoughts on maximum temp? Unfortunately I don't have a quarantine tank. Second, so far the outbreak appears to be very mild. Is medication absolutely necessary here, or if it's not getting significantly worse can I pull them through with just religious water changes and vacuuming? Aquarium salt? Full details below.
Thanks in advance!
Fish: I have 5 neon tetras, 6 CPDs, and 3 female guppies. Only the tetras are affected, 3 of the fish have 3-4 spots each. I first noted a single spot on the tail of one tetra 2 days ago (pic #1), that spot is now already gone and I don't see any more spots on this fish, now just the few spots on the others. All fish are from the same LFS.
Parameters: ammonia & nitrites 0, nitrates 7.5 ppm, temp 76F, pH 7.8.
Tank: 20g high, set up 2 months ago, finished fishless cycle 2 weeks ago, fish stocked 10 days ago. Gravel substrate, plastic decor, no live plants.
Filter: Marina Slim S20 HOB, filled with sponge material, biorings, and a Purigen packet (NOT the special filter cartridges). Set to medium flow, plenty of bubbles at the drop-in, not sure what the gph is.
Maintenance: First vacuuming +50% PWE was 4 days ago (1 week after initial stocking). Since I noticed the first spot 2 days ago, I have been doing daily vacuuming and 30% PWE, and plan to continue until this gets sorted out.
Feedings: Twice daily, alternating tetra flakes, Omega One micropellets, and frozen brine shrimp.
Thanks in advance!
Fish: I have 5 neon tetras, 6 CPDs, and 3 female guppies. Only the tetras are affected, 3 of the fish have 3-4 spots each. I first noted a single spot on the tail of one tetra 2 days ago (pic #1), that spot is now already gone and I don't see any more spots on this fish, now just the few spots on the others. All fish are from the same LFS.
Parameters: ammonia & nitrites 0, nitrates 7.5 ppm, temp 76F, pH 7.8.
Tank: 20g high, set up 2 months ago, finished fishless cycle 2 weeks ago, fish stocked 10 days ago. Gravel substrate, plastic decor, no live plants.
Filter: Marina Slim S20 HOB, filled with sponge material, biorings, and a Purigen packet (NOT the special filter cartridges). Set to medium flow, plenty of bubbles at the drop-in, not sure what the gph is.
Maintenance: First vacuuming +50% PWE was 4 days ago (1 week after initial stocking). Since I noticed the first spot 2 days ago, I have been doing daily vacuuming and 30% PWE, and plan to continue until this gets sorted out.
Feedings: Twice daily, alternating tetra flakes, Omega One micropellets, and frozen brine shrimp.