ICH treatment query!

[maestromad]

Hello,
I have a tank which contains 5 red phantom tetra; 5 yellow phantom tetra; 5 glowlight tetras (i think); 1 flying fox and 3 new khuli loaches.

Tonight I have notice that my 5 red tetras have developed what looks very much like ich; none of the other fish are affected in any way!

I have protozin at hand and am just wondering if it'll be ok with the loaches; I hate using the stuff as it turns everything a horrid blue!

My tank currently runs at 27C what is a safe temp to take it up to in order to get rid of this annoying problem.

All help and advice welcome;

 

[dcutl002]

I usually crank up the heat to 86 degrees Fahrenheit and leave it there for 2 weeks AFTER all signs of ICH are gone. Fish Disease Index: Ichthyophthirius multifiliis. - Aquarium Advice

 

[maestromad]

That's 30c and that would be ok for the loaches? I know with my corys I couldn't do the heat treatment as it was bad for them


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[dcutl002]

You may have to do it with less heat and meds then. I would go as high as I could. Say 84 F with meds? Also, make sure that you aerate.


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[superpeytonm]

Raise the temp about 2-3 degrees. Use the medicine, but use less of it. That's all I did, and I cleared up Ich very quickly with no deaths.

 

[maestromad]

Thanks I've put the temp up and read that loaches are ok up to 30.
I'll half dose the meds and fingers crossed that'll work!


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[dcutl002]

Aerate. With higher temps there is less O2 in the water.


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[maestromad]

Yes I've already done that. I've successfully battled ich before just not with loaches. And I've concluded they are the cause of the infestation! Fingers crossed it'll clear up soon and the meds won't harm them


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[dcutl002]

Yeah, you have to be careful purchasing loaches. Any fish really, but loaches seem to be susceptible to ICH.


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