Coral Beauty w/ Ich

Nereaga · 04-01-2007, 08:45 AM

The lights came on this morning and she has developed little white spots on her scales. I dont know if I can get her out. She has thins one spot and i cant get to her. So I have been reading about Ich Attack. This first tank will be strickly a fowlr setup only. So I should be good for treating my main tank with it correct?

i will post a picture when my 10k goes on. I want to run out today and get some of this stuff asap! Dont wanna lose her, its only day 3!!! Thanks

Achilles · 04-01-2007, 08:49 AM

Also get some Garlic Extract, or check with your local fish store. Soak her food in it and it will help boost her immune system. Works wonders. And if its going to be a FOWLR only then the Ick Attack will be fine. Good luck
Todd

Nereaga · 04-01-2007, 08:57 AM

yeah this tank is too small for me to get into invert and stuff!!! I want a bigger tank next time around. This is just to get the hang on it all. Experience is valuable!!! Thanks Todd

Her spots could be the blue actinic messing with me im not sure. i cant get a good pic of her with just the blues on with the crappy camera i got. ill keep ya posted!

Chitown1 · 04-01-2007, 08:59 AM

I have read lately from several people the Ich Attach worked well, I have not tried it so I can not speak from experience, but it is wort a shot.

Nereaga · 04-01-2007, 10:18 AM

I just tested my parameters and everything is normal and no sudden change with anything. I guess this was because of the move. She was in my lfs for like 3 weeks or so. and now another acclimation period probaly has her stressed. fingers crossed.

Chitown1 · 04-01-2007, 10:28 AM

ICH has nothing to do with parameters. Stress is also not the cause, but a contributing factor, it lowers the imune system making them more likely to be affected by the parasites. Even though you did not see it at the store, it is prob. due to the fact that almost all LFS run low levels of copper in their systems, making it impossible to see if they have ich while they are there, that is why it is so important to QT fish before putting into a display.

Nereaga · 04-01-2007, 12:13 PM

Ok thanks. I picked up some seaweed algae by the same ppl that make formula 1. I also got Kent Marine garlic extract so ill start putting a drop of that in with the food. And no lfs has any Ich Attack. I might have to drive 45 min to that other one!!!! AHHHH! QT for all new arrivals is a must from now on!!! Lesson Learned!!! Another one!!

Nereaga · 04-01-2007, 03:19 PM

3 hrs later the tank got its first dose of Ich Attack. I drove 45 mins each way to get this stuff for her. I hope she realizes this!!! And tonight i dose her food with garlic, so well see. i also added an algae sheet so she has her opportunity to eat. But continues to pick at everything in my tank but the food I put in.

NOTE TO SELF: Lesson Learned- Rule #1- Use your QT!!!!!!!!

Achilles · 04-01-2007, 03:40 PM

Good job,that will iradicate the Ick, and help build up her immunity . Plus its been a good, but expensive and timely learning experience for you. Hope she does great, I love Coral Beauties and Flame Angels. In fact thats the reason i started my 2nd tank a few yrs ago. I had a Coral beauty in my 125 and i was dieing for a Flame angel. So i just started up another 70 gal tank!! My wife thinks im crazy?? Does any one else's wifes think that way???
Todd

Nereaga · 04-01-2007, 04:05 PM

I love Coral Beauties aswell, huge fan. I love their colors and otherwise she is healthy looking with vibrant colors. I just want them white spots gone!!! And indeed we all learn as chitown stated; EVERYDAY!!

Im in the same boat with you as far as my GF of 6 years now, cant comprehend why I am doing this! lol She will prolly never understand, but I must say I have her interest now that I have my beauty! I am just glad she desnt ask about money and where it goes and how much I have spent.. let alone what I plan on spending in the future on my big tank!!! Fun Stuff!!!