Ick Bluegill/Flathead

[Joecatfish88]

I have a 125 gallon setup with a bluegill and flathead catfish.
My bluegill seems to have a mild case of ICK. He has a small white spot near his eye as well as one or two small white/cottony patches on his body. After a 50% water change it has not gone away but slightly dissipated. He has had these spots for about 2 weeks.

His appetite and behavior are fine but would like to treat before it gets too bad.
I am wondering if it is safe to do the heat/Salt method of treatment with the bluegill and flathead (Flathead shows no sign of ICK).

I am somewhat concerned that the salt may effect the Flathead as he's a scaleless fish.

From what I gather the maximum tolerable Temp for both fish is around 89-90 degrees.

I will purchase a heater, as I normally do not heat tank as these are both native species to MN, and I figure they survive the summers as well as under the ice in the winter (in the wild). I have had Flathead for 3 years, and bluegill for about 1 year.

Anyone have any experience with these fish and ICH treatments. Or suggestions on temperature and Salt treatments?

-Thanks for any advice

 

[Frank Castle]

I have a 125 gallon setup with a bluegill and flathead catfish.
My bluegill seems to have a mild case of ICK. He has a small white spot near his eye as well as one or two small white/cottony patches on his body. After a 50% water change it has not gone away but slightly dissipated. He has had these spots for about 2 weeks.

His appetite and behavior are fine but would like to treat before it gets too bad.
I am wondering if it is safe to do the heat/Salt method of treatment with the bluegill and flathead (Flathead shows no sign of ICK).

I am somewhat concerned that the salt may effect the Flathead as he's a scaleless fish.

From what I gather the maximum tolerable Temp for both fish is around 89-90 degrees.

I will purchase a heater, as I normally do not heat tank as these are both native species to MN, and I figure they survive the summers as well as under the ice in the winter (in the wild). I have had Flathead for 3 years, and bluegill for about 1 year.

Anyone have any experience with these fish and ICH treatments. Or suggestions on temperature and Salt treatments?

-Thanks for any advice

im pretty sure a catfish that can survive out of water for over 9 hours can tolerate a little heat and some salt. Go on, do it. I keep salt in my live bait tanks all the time, 24/7 - Sunfish, Chubs, Suckers, Madtoms, Bullheads, etc. I don't even moderate the doses of medication for catfish in my tanks,....all are very healthy. Been doing it for years

Heat will make them lazy so don't be surprised if they stop feeding during the day

 

[Joecatfish88]

Thanks for the response! Will start using a little aquarium salt.