Whitespot/Ich - Page 2

Jay · 09-02-2006, 07:13 AM

Hi LI HxC

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ive been salting the tank according to what the directions said but i don't know what else to do help me!

What/who's directions are you following?

If it is Ich you need to jump on it now.

Ich looks like the fish has been sprinkled with salt crystals.
Go online and search for a picture.

If you put an infected fish in your aquarium, assume all of the other fish are at risk.

Regards,
Jay

LI HxC · 09-02-2006, 12:21 PM

the salt treatment on the last page, 1 teaspoon of salt for ever gallon over an 8 hour period, a few of my fish definatly have it, but im not sure what to truely do and i need help

Jay · 09-02-2006, 02:35 PM

Yes that is the minimum amount of salt.

Raise the temp to 80 - 81 Degrees F.

It takes about 8 to 10 days to be sure it is all dead.

Jay

LI HxC · 09-02-2006, 03:04 PM

so after i add the salt thats needed just wait it out?

Jay · 09-02-2006, 05:00 PM

Yep..just wait is out.

Cysts on the fish should gradually diminish and stay gone.

Jay

LI HxC · 09-02-2006, 05:33 PM

awesome, i just got the fish and i was really sweating it out, im greatly releived, i do feel bad for two of the serpae's though, they were so covered in it that they wouldve died in a day

but im happy the rest will be okay

LI HxC · 09-03-2006, 08:50 PM

okay one of my fish, is getting more and mroe covered in it, idk wether to wait it out and let the salt take care of it when it all falls off, or just to take him out to aid the other fish HELLP!

thewebpop · 09-04-2006, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Jay

It is introduced into the tank from new fish arrivals, sometimes on plants, sometimes just the water that comes from the LFS. It has a definite life cycle and is only vulnerable to treatment when it is free swimming.
Once you observe it in your tank, assume ALL of your fish are infected.

The safest way (for all aquarium critters) to deal with it is a salt treatment.

As Follows...

Add 1 teaspoon of salt (NaCl aka table salt) per gallon over an eight hour period.

Raise the temp of the tank to 81 - 82 degrees F. This speeds up the ICH cycle.

Takes about 8-10 days to be sure all of the ICH is dead.

Remember the parasite is only vulnerable during its free swimming stage. The white cysts on the fish will hatch and the free swimming parasite will die from the salt. When no more white spots appear on the fish you can be sure you have wiped them out.

A series of water changes will lower the salt level, and you will be careful in the future not to introduce the parasite again

Regards,
Jay

Jay, This info is Great. You may remember I sent my fish to a buddies tank while I continued my "crashed cycle" well...
His and my fish both are suffering with ICK now. It showed up in the last day or two. He is allowing me to follow your directions! I am in day two after salt addition: When should we expect to see changes in their condition (less white spots)? Thanks, Pop's

Jay · 09-04-2006, 07:22 PM

Probably within 4-7 days you should see a decline of the white cysts on the fish.

Jay

thewebpop · 09-04-2006, 11:52 PM

Thanks Jay, Everyone wish these little guys well!

I guess this is my fault, I stressed them without meaning to, When I bought the Neons I think I have learned a lesson on what to watch for at the LFS. Something told me they had way too many tanks emtied and cleaning. (Like about Half their store) The neons were on sale so I just overlooked the obviouse... When half the stores tanks are down maybe that is a sign they had a major problem or loss??

Live and Learn Live and Learn

Later, Pop's