Ick help

[beans1031]

I think my fish have ick little white spots kinda looks like salt .... I have 4 Oscars TSN an RTC all babies in a 220 whats the best options ? Thanks!

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[aldiaz33]

This is the most thorough write up I have found on the net: http://www.skepticalaquarist.com/ichthyophthirius

Long story short, raise temp to 85F and add 1 Tablespoon of salt per 5 gallons.

PS- you are going to need a bigger tank if you are planning on keeping the TSN and RTC for life.

 

[fishfetish77]

well i like quick cure by mardel i've gotten results with that but you should probably get something that would last you some time because a tank like that would drain your meds quick, i would think. rid ick is good too. you should browse your options online more visit your LFS for suggestions. also check your water parameter, vaccum your gravel (if you have), and water change! cant go wrong with that but not with the meds 0.0 you'll just dilute it.

 

[fishfetish77]

oh and what aldiaz said too raising temp to 85 is a must but sometimes it can withstand tempereatures higher than 85 so maybe 87? and salt is good two but i dont know if ur rtc would have trouble with salt some or most bottom dwellers do :/

 

[beans1031]

Yea that's what I thought about catfish that's why I mentioned that I had them .... but thanks for the input fellas!

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