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I have a 75 cichlid tank that was just infested with ich. I was just wondering what is the quickest and best way to get rid of it. I have heard of treatment with salt and by turning up the heat. I dont really want to use methlyne blue because I am afraid it might stain the drift wood and stuff I got in there. Is there any type of medicine I can use that wont affect the things in my tank. Any info would be appreciated.
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dialphantom
08-19-2005, 2:35 AM
if its early stage the salt and temp is your best chance
PhullTank57
08-19-2005, 3:34 AM
if its early stage the salt and temp is your best chance
:iagree: w/ dialphantom.
Always had luck w/ salt & raise temp. method, Aquari-sol, or good ol' faithful... Rid-ich. (partial/half dose, when needed?) :)
dialphantom
08-19-2005, 3:38 AM
tell us if every thing gets better
jenBLKAROWANA
08-19-2005, 9:37 AM
Check out this link....
http://www.aquariumpharm.com/disease/ich.html
Salt would be your best bet to start with....Turn up the temp to about 85 and add about 1 tablespoon to each 5 gallons....
Rasing the tepm speeds up the cycle of the parasite, bringing it to a treatable stage...
Super Ick Cure by AQUARIUM PHARMACEUTICALS has always worked for me....Give it a shot and let us know how things go!!!
Jen
repair
08-19-2005, 10:26 AM
:iagree:
yes DEATH to ich.........I :swear: ich sucks......Here I come to save the daaaaaay mr SAlt is on his way...... :ROFL: I know I'm not funny but I'm having a goood time.
Let us know how they do.
jenBLKAROWANA
08-19-2005, 10:50 AM
:iagree:
yes DEATH to ich.........I :swear: ich sucks......Here I come to save the daaaaaay mr SAlt is on his way...... :ROFL: I know I'm not funny but I'm having a goood time.
Let us know how they do.
:screwy: :ROFL: :screwy: :ROFL: :screwy:
Your a riot repair!!!
LOL
guppy
08-19-2005, 11:16 AM
I would do the 2 teaspoons of salt per gallon and heat to mid 80s before trying meds, I know that most ich meds are safe but I try to save them for really stubborn cases and am also a cheap bastard. That level of salt might effect some of your more sensitive plants but most should be fine. Keep up the treatment at least 5 days. some sites recomend adding the salt 1/4 at a time 4 hrs apart, I've done that but also just pured it in all at once and never seen a difference. I do however dissolve the salt in warm water first so it disperses quicker.
eng55
08-20-2005, 12:42 PM
Ya I siphoned in the 2 teaspoons per gallon of water with an air line hose yesterday. Raised the temp up to 84/85 and things to be going good. Thanks for all the info everyone.
sleepyflight
08-20-2005, 3:47 PM
:iagree: w/ dialphantom.
Always had luck w/ salt & raise temp. method, Aquari-sol, or good ol' faithful... Rid-ich. (partial/half dose, when needed?) :)
Agree with both.....usually works for me. If its really bad, like you were away and "holy $hit" when you get home.....I'll do all of the above and hit it with malachite green or a meth blue....never stains for long if it does.
Dargath78
08-27-2005, 10:39 AM
I've never gotten ich in my tanks. Can it just appear or if you quarantine new fish and have good tank maintaince will you never have a problem?
guppy
08-27-2005, 11:17 AM
Ich has to come from some where but it can fool you in an otherwise healthy population. a small # of parasites can live one a fish or two, going through thier life cycles but maintaining a minimal population, them if the fish are weakened someway, for example a chill or an ammonia spike the infestation can run wild. Most times it comes in on new fish, plnts, or live food.