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Alright, so... I stare at my tank quite a bit everyday and about 6 days ago, I noticed about 5 or 6 white spots on one of my guys. I knew it was Ich because I've dealt with it with other fish in the past.
I treated him with Coppersafe. I know a lot of you don't like anything with Copper in it, but it was what I had to use. Better than nothing. I tried to raise the water temp but I think my heater is already on MAX and my tank stays around 79-80F. Added a little salt to the water. Over the next couple of days I saw less of the Ich on him.
On the 19th, I saw no visible signs of Ich. I know this means that they might just be in another stage of their lifecycle. On the 21st I started seeing more Ich but this time, MUCH smaller spots that before. Atleast half the size of the others, and LOTS and LOTS more of them. So small that I can only see them when he's positioned a certain way under the light.
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I've come to the conclusion that what little Coppersafe I had left must of been too old to do anything. It also confuses me that one treatment is supposed to treat the tank for a month. I'm not sure how I feel about that.
Anyway, what is everyone's FAVORITE meds for Ich and how are they used regarding dosing, filter media, water changes and such. I need something that I know works without me having to deal with trial and error!
Thanks ;-)
Alright, so... I stare at my tank quite a bit everyday and about 6 days ago, I noticed about 5 or 6 white spots on one of my guys. I knew it was Ich because I've dealt with it with other fish in the past.
I treated him with Coppersafe. I know a lot of you don't like anything with Copper in it, but it was what I had to use. Better than nothing. I tried to raise the water temp but I think my heater is already on MAX and my tank stays around 79-80F. Added a little salt to the water. Over the next couple of days I saw less of the Ich on him.
On the 19th, I saw no visible signs of Ich. I know this means that they might just be in another stage of their lifecycle. On the 21st I started seeing more Ich but this time, MUCH smaller spots that before. Atleast half the size of the others, and LOTS and LOTS more of them. So small that I can only see them when he's positioned a certain way under the light.
[START HERE IF YOU SKIPPED THE ABOVE STUFF]
I've come to the conclusion that what little Coppersafe I had left must of been too old to do anything. It also confuses me that one treatment is supposed to treat the tank for a month. I'm not sure how I feel about that.
Anyway, what is everyone's FAVORITE meds for Ich and how are they used regarding dosing, filter media, water changes and such. I need something that I know works without me having to deal with trial and error!
Thanks ;-)