Ich on Clown Loaches

[TRD_Power]

I've read multiple posts on how to do this, but I decided to go with Lupin's method of 1 teaspoon of dissolved salt per gallon and raising the temp to 86*, but I couldn't find his post again and am wondering whether or not I need to add more dissolved salt water to my already salted tank. I believe it said to add more after 12 hours, but is that it, or do I need to keep doing this every 12 hours for a week?

Thanks!

 

[calioutlaw1a]

The post you are looking for is here: http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=371335

Whether or not you need to add more salt depends on the concentration the salt is at right now. You do not add salt every 12 hours for a week.
Starting at 0% salt in your aquarium water, you add 1tsp salt/gallon which increases the salt to 0.1%. After 12 hours, add another 1tsp/gallon which will increase the salt to 0.2%. Then again after 12 hours, add 1tsp/gallon which will increase the salt to 0.3%.
If at any point you notice signs of stress, immediately do a 50% water change (this will cut your salt concentration in half). Use the largest salt concentration up to 0.3% that your fish tolerate well.

 

[TRD_Power]

Much appreciated, Outlaw! Thanks for the clarification.

 

[calioutlaw1a]

Much appreciated, Outlaw! Thanks for the clarification.

No problem! Keep us updated with the progress. I'm always interested to see how different treatments effect scaleless (or nearly scaleless) fish.

 

[TRD_Power]

So far the fish appear to be very healthy and active, still eating as well. I did 75 teaspoons 2 days ago, and another 60 (ran out of salt) 12 hours after. Lupin got back to me and suggested I do only the 75 once, so I took out a little bit of water and replaced it with fresh water to dilute it a bit. The temp is at 88*, but everyone seems as happy as can be. I'll drop it down to 86* in a few days to see if that accomplishes anything.