Week 1 one ick.

[AaronW]

My tank is infected with ick. I've raised the temperature to 84 is this warm enough or should I go higher? I've heard that 89F will kill all parasites.

I can't use meds because I have clown loaches. But I'm starting to notice fin and tail rot on some of my stock.

I'm beginning to worry

 

[Hholly]

86 is ideal but when my tank had it I could only raise it to 84. It worked anyway. Frequent water changes are good to reduce the free swimming stage of the parasite. Good luck!

 

[Dreadz]

Keep the temp up and do regular large PWC's and you should be ok.

 

[AaronW]

I've also heard that keeping the lights off helps cure ick. That the ick parasite likes light. Is this true?