Problems with what we think is Ick

[joshntarri]

This is been going on for about a week now. I believe death toll is around 10. We have turned the heat up, added salt and quick cure. Doesn"t seem to be working.


http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.227768807256174.63885.100000691703490&l=d0eaef9a13

 

[lungfishlover]

defo not ick..... fin rot maybe?

 

[calioutlaw1a]

This is not ich, and is likely bacterial. The fact that the death count is so high and in multiple species leads me to believe there is a water quality issue. What are your water parameters, what fish are in the tank, and what fish have died? What is the size of the tank and what filtration are you using? What is your tank maintenance schedule (water changes, gravel vacuuming, filter cleaning, feeding schedule, etc)?

I would start by cleaning the gravel, cleaning the filters, and doing a large 50%+ water change. You should also lower your temperature back to below 80.

 

[NthPvttucker]

try adding some medictions for anti fungus and put in some aquarium salt to help fight the bacteria and as Calioutlaw1a says do a large waterchange maybe twice a week, your supposed to do a 25% water change once or twice a week to be on the safe side, but no ich looks alot like white zits on their fins and bodies, some people say its the chicken pox for fish