Woke up and 2 CL's Dead....

[Kyle_91]

So i woke up this mornin and i found 2 of my clown loaches dead on the bottom due to ick.
Happy friday the 13th to me...

I was treating it, water changes, salt, etc etc... I dont know what else i could do. All of the other fish in my tank are fine except the clown loaches.
- Now i only have 2, any suggestions of what i should do??

 

[JteSchertz]

Sorry for your loss...I have two that have ick right now as well as my new baby oscar. Treating the tank with raised temp and salt. Hopefully I can nip this problem in the bud and get my tank back to normal. I would just watch the rest of your inhabitants to make sure no one else comes up with this problem. Again, my condolences to you.

 

[Kyle_91]

Thank you for your input, it seems like everywhere i read and look up about ick, the clown loaches get it the easiet. My cichlids and gouramis seem to be fine, they're still there normal selves...

 

[Andyroo]

keep temp up (30-31C) and keep it up for a couple of weeks after (apparent) recovery.
Once everything calms down sniff around for 3 more to replace.

 

[Kyle_91]

keep temp up (30-31C) and keep it up for a couple of weeks after (apparent) recovery.
Once everything calms down sniff around for 3 more to replace.

My thoughts exactly
My temp is 81 degrees (F) currently, i bumped it up just a tad increasing it easily over time...