ich when all parameters are good?

[Fabio's Dad]

In some cases at the pet store, depending on their tank, I will suggest salt for ich to people whose fish would do well with a little anyway.

 

[Knowdafish]

No need for meds...just raise temp and salt.

Ich is ALWAYS in your water but normally your fish's immune system can fight it off. Its when your fish is stressed from things like bad water, aggressive tank mates, changed decor, ect that aggravates the fish's immune system and brings it down allowing the ICH to attack.

 

[pdbrady]

No need for meds...just raise temp and salt.

Ich is ALWAYS in your water but normally your fish's immune system can fight it off. Its when your fish is stressed from things like bad water, aggressive tank mates, changed decor, ect that aggrivates the fish's immune system and brings it down allowing the ICH to attack.

Correct. Bump temp to 85-86, but only in 2-3 degree increments per day to avoid further stress. You can still add salt with the loaches, just stay to the bottom end of the scale, 1 tbs per 10g.

OVERSTOCKED.

(COUGH)

It was just a guess, I had no idea what you had in there.

Then don't comment.

 

[Lupin]

No need for meds...just raise temp and salt.

Ich is ALWAYS in your water but normally your fish's immune system can fight it off. Its when your fish is stressed from things like bad water, aggressive tank mates, changed decor, ect that aggrivates the fish's immune system and brings it down allowing the ICH to attack.

Ich is not always everywhere. It is present in your tank if you've already introduced unquarantined fish or fish not quarantined properly. There is no dormant stage for this parasite contrary to beliefs by most people. They simply reside in the gill tissues and will appear subsequently once they sense their hosts' immune system is weakening due to several factors. Ich can be completely eliminated by completing the treatment course in 10 days or more.

 

[Lupin]

There are clown loaches in there and read that salt it bad for them

Simply dissolve the salt before you add it to your tank. I've used salt for ich cases with my loaches with no issues.

 

[venuskitty1.618]

I am having an ich problem as well. I noticed the white spots on my Fahaka's tail and a couple on his side fins. He was acting strangely when I returned home from out of town yesterday, and this evening when I got home from work, spots. I am worried about him. I have done the same thing that has been suggested here... salt and increased temp. so I will do water changes and keep my fingers crossed.

 

[Fabio's Dad]

I always bring the temp up to 90 if the right fish are in there. Puffers seem to break out if you look at them wrong! My last fish that brooke out was my stars and stripes.

 

[venuskitty1.618]

Well guys, after a hard fight, my Fahaka Puffer Edward died today. He was just too far gone. I am devastated. I have never been so attached to a fish. Thanks for all of everyone's help.

 

[Lupin]

Sorry to hear that, Venus.