I'm having this huge problem with "ich" in my tank, anybody out there have a solution? What a fucking DRAG!
Saltwater fish tanks...
- Thread starter The Lizard King
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scratch it,,if that dosn't work,,,flush'em down the toilet,,,just kidding,,,,try calling petcetra or another specialty pet shop
If it was a freshwater tank I would tell you to add salt and slowly increase the temp to 86 degrees. I've never run a saltwater tank however a simple google search will give you a few remedies for your problem
http://www.google.ca/search?hl=en&q=ich+aquarium&meta=
http://www.google.ca/search?hl=en&q=ich+aquarium&meta=
Primary cause of ick is temperature change in the water, so watch that when you are doing water changes.
I used Aquarium Products 'cure-ick', it worked well. Be sure to wear surgical gloves when using any anti-ick products as they are carcinogenics. And because they are so toxic, make sure you do the math right on your per gallon dosage.
Good luck with it
I used Aquarium Products 'cure-ick', it worked well. Be sure to wear surgical gloves when using any anti-ick products as they are carcinogenics. And because they are so toxic, make sure you do the math right on your per gallon dosage.
Good luck with it
Here is a link about ich for saltwater.
About Saltwater aquarium ich
I guess it depends on which one you have.
About Saltwater aquarium ich
I guess it depends on which one you have.
Can be used with saltwater, I think?
I use melafix for every regular fish disease. It works wonders and is safe for all the other fish (and you) as well as the bilological filter bed. It uses tea tree extract which is a natural antibiotic, you can't overdose and it is ok with fry, as a measure of how safe and gentle it is. I never found the other medication cured ick completely. They say all fish diseases are present in the tank but only appear when water quality is bad, so it's good to keep on it, after it's cured.
They also make one for fungal growths called Pimafix. It is always with the melafix in the store.
I use melafix for every regular fish disease. It works wonders and is safe for all the other fish (and you) as well as the bilological filter bed. It uses tea tree extract which is a natural antibiotic, you can't overdose and it is ok with fry, as a measure of how safe and gentle it is. I never found the other medication cured ick completely. They say all fish diseases are present in the tank but only appear when water quality is bad, so it's good to keep on it, after it's cured.
They also make one for fungal growths called Pimafix. It is always with the melafix in the store.
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My God.. people, if you don't actually KNOW what you're talking about, please don't give guesstimating advice... and please, if you get such advice, don't use it!!!
The best prevention/cure for Ich is UV sterilization. A UV filter will kill all free swimming parasites and bacteria before they have a chance to land on a fish and start doing damage. These filters can be run 24/7 or just when an outbreak occurs.
Ich in a marine aquarium can be very difficult to treat based on weather there are invertebrates (snails, shrimp, crabs, corals, live rock) in the tank. With those, it is best to remove the fish to a hospital/quarantine tank and treat it separately.
If the tank contains only fish, then commercial Ich meds will work and are safe. Copper based products will remain long term unless removed with a copper remover, but these work great. Formalin based products are quick and effective, but may upset your biological filter. Depending on the species of fish, there are other things you can do. Lowering the SG of the water to 1.018 or even 1.015 can kill the parasites and ease the stress on the fish. This must be done gradually, to reduce the chance of shocking the fish.
Raising the temperature during any treatment is recommended, because it speeds up the life cycle of the parasite, making it easier to catch them in the free swimming state that the treatment affects...
Hope this helps,
Rubin
The best prevention/cure for Ich is UV sterilization. A UV filter will kill all free swimming parasites and bacteria before they have a chance to land on a fish and start doing damage. These filters can be run 24/7 or just when an outbreak occurs.
Ich in a marine aquarium can be very difficult to treat based on weather there are invertebrates (snails, shrimp, crabs, corals, live rock) in the tank. With those, it is best to remove the fish to a hospital/quarantine tank and treat it separately.
If the tank contains only fish, then commercial Ich meds will work and are safe. Copper based products will remain long term unless removed with a copper remover, but these work great. Formalin based products are quick and effective, but may upset your biological filter. Depending on the species of fish, there are other things you can do. Lowering the SG of the water to 1.018 or even 1.015 can kill the parasites and ease the stress on the fish. This must be done gradually, to reduce the chance of shocking the fish.
Raising the temperature during any treatment is recommended, because it speeds up the life cycle of the parasite, making it easier to catch them in the free swimming state that the treatment affects...
Hope this helps,
Rubin
Melafix and Pimafix ARE for fresh and saltwater, I just found a few websites selling the stuff and are the safest although the UV filter rubntugger talks about has me drooling, how much are they and can they be found everywhere??
Anyhow Pimafix and Melafix can be used together and I have never seen anything heal scrapes or fin rot faster (I used it once for ick and haven't had ick since). This is just one of many sites selling it but seems to have the best description. There is one called Kent something farther down the page that sounded good, but check out the side effects, I wouldn't trust it.
Melafix and Pimafix
Anyhow Pimafix and Melafix can be used together and I have never seen anything heal scrapes or fin rot faster (I used it once for ick and haven't had ick since). This is just one of many sites selling it but seems to have the best description. There is one called Kent something farther down the page that sounded good, but check out the side effects, I wouldn't trust it.
Melafix and Pimafix
Yes they can be found at most major pet stores. After taxes you're looking at about $200 or more if you don't have a power head, they are very effective at killing most algae and parisites.Massagegirl said:
However I find that the best way is just to do regular water changes and to keep your tank clear of waste and dead leaves etc. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
While sarcasm is indeed one of the services I offer 
, not this time.
As an aside, Lizard, there is a pretty good message board at www.aquahobby.com
, not this time.As an aside, Lizard, there is a pretty good message board at www.aquahobby.com
Thanks folks. I'm trying "Ich Attack" for now. It claims to be 100% organic and safe for corals, anemones, etc.
I'm going to look at UV sterilizers on the weekend. I have a 72 gallon bow-front and with my sump, skimmer box, pump etc underneath, I don't have a lot of room for mounting. Probably the reason why I haven't done it yet. $$$ are not an issue, space is.
I'm going to look at UV sterilizers on the weekend. I have a 72 gallon bow-front and with my sump, skimmer box, pump etc underneath, I don't have a lot of room for mounting. Probably the reason why I haven't done it yet. $$$ are not an issue, space is.
For those who give a shit, the "Ich Attack" works like a charm but leaves residual crap in your tank, sump, and skimmer box.
