Hey guys and gals.
I know there are plenty of questions and cure regarding Ich... but a new one never hurts right? So here goes. I think that my tank came down with the case of it.
History:
Relatively new aquariast
55 Gallon
Properly cycled
Nitrite/Nitrate/Ammonia levels fine
15 Neon Tetras
6 Black Neon Tetras
8 Zebra Danios
1 Swordtail
2 Marigolds
3 Bala Sharks
2 Clown Loaches
5 Mystery Snails
1 African Dwarf frog
Regular water changes, 10-15%
25% change done monthly
Vacuum gravel with water changes.
Canister filter rated for 100 gallon tank
Heater
lights... everything I believe one needs.
So about two weeks ago I decided to feed blackworms to the fi elsh (namely bala sharks and loaches). soon after I did a 50% water change, vacuum and all. Today, about 10 days later I noticed several small white spots on on 2 of the neon tetras, almost looked like small air bubbles on their fins. Seemed odd so I looked it up and I am thinking Ich. There are several treatments for it, but the problem is that they aren't good for tetras and loaches. Thought about salt, but again.... loaches. Salt isn't good for gill-less fish, right?
I raised the temp, so I will try to get it around 86 or so over the next few days. Tank is aerated, and I'll probably install a power head and additional air line over the weekend... any other help you can offer would be great!
Thanks
I know there are plenty of questions and cure regarding Ich... but a new one never hurts right? So here goes. I think that my tank came down with the case of it.
History:
Relatively new aquariast
55 Gallon
Properly cycled
Nitrite/Nitrate/Ammonia levels fine
15 Neon Tetras
6 Black Neon Tetras
8 Zebra Danios
1 Swordtail
2 Marigolds
3 Bala Sharks
2 Clown Loaches
5 Mystery Snails
1 African Dwarf frog
Regular water changes, 10-15%
25% change done monthly
Vacuum gravel with water changes.
Canister filter rated for 100 gallon tank
Heater
lights... everything I believe one needs.
So about two weeks ago I decided to feed blackworms to the fi elsh (namely bala sharks and loaches). soon after I did a 50% water change, vacuum and all. Today, about 10 days later I noticed several small white spots on on 2 of the neon tetras, almost looked like small air bubbles on their fins. Seemed odd so I looked it up and I am thinking Ich. There are several treatments for it, but the problem is that they aren't good for tetras and loaches. Thought about salt, but again.... loaches. Salt isn't good for gill-less fish, right?
I raised the temp, so I will try to get it around 86 or so over the next few days. Tank is aerated, and I'll probably install a power head and additional air line over the weekend... any other help you can offer would be great!
Thanks
