So i added 5 loaches to my 125 about three days ago and guess what now my pike cichlid is showing ich (hes always my indicator for some reason). Anyway I did the converstion from teaspoons to cups for the salt and came up with a little over 5 cups would normally be added so knowing that the loaches are sensitive I added 4 cups. The heater is only a 300w and is really struggling to keep up anyway so I ordered a new 200w that hopefully should be here by the weekend so that I can kick up the temp. Anyway do you guys think my loaches will be ok or do I need to do a big water change when I get home to pull the salt out?
clown loaches and salt for ich
- Thread starter prcdslnc13
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salt shouldnt hurt the loaches. i have had limited success treating tanks with clown loaches for ich. Your pike cichlid will probably make it through but keep your eyes on the clown.
my advice - keep the salt in there, kick up the temp asap and keep it aerated.
my advice - keep the salt in there, kick up the temp asap and keep it aerated.
Did you quarantine your new fish? If not, you should always quarantine them regardless of the circumstances. There is no excuse why you cannot quarantine possible disease carriers.
Dissolve the salt first and add slowly.
Dissolve the salt first and add slowly.
yea I didnt. Guess what im doing this weekend?! setting up a 20L quarantine tank. Im a jacka** I know. Live and learn. On a high note the loaches are being their happy goofy selves today. I got them some frozen bloodworms and them (and the rest of my tank) went crazy so im not as worried about them now. thier color is also awesome
Bump up that heat for the loaches they do not do well with ich!! Pull out the pike to if its not too late.
You can go heat and salt with the added aeration for 14 days at 87 F. Or go with coppersafe from mardell. Has never let me down in the past when dealing with new arivals with ecto parasites. Will not harm scaleless fish. But what ever you decide do it fast and best wishes.