Hey guys, I was wondering if its possible for my flowerhorn to get ich from fluctuating temps. One of my heaters broke in my 125 and dropped the temps to around the mid 70s. I usually have it at 82. Ever since my new heaters came in and raised the temps to 83 the flowerhorn got ich. Is it possible just to raise the temps to 86 and dont use salt? thanks
flowerhorn ich from fluctuating temps?
- Thread starter Rosemead626
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ich is almost always caused by fluctuating temps or new fish. Salt def helps the fish i would use it along with the temp bump
Might not kill it off at only raising the temp and certainly won't at only 86F. Add the salt, it won't hurt them and will get the job done.
alright cool.thanks guys.yeah when i bumped the temp back up it started to get ich so i figured it was that but non of my other fish ever got it from that.alright so i should get aquarium salt and clean water?i have malachite green meds from a couple years ago but i know its super strong so im not going to use it yet
Nah I would use Aquarium Salt, Tabelsalt (assuming it is non idoized and doesn't contain caking agents/yellow pressurate), or you could grab White Crystal Solar Salt from Home Depot which comes in huge 25+ lbs bags for like $7 or so which is your best option.
ok cool.thanks chris, but now i have a bigger problem. the ich is mostly gone but its not eating nls anymore and dark.is it hex or can it still be stressed from ich?thanks guys