Ich
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The salt box says 1 tablespoon for every 5 gallons.
I multiplied that by 5 for my tank.
Here is the recommendation which I followed (and it worked):
"How much? I visited websites and read articles on treating Ich in generic freshwater fish, food fish, guppies, loaches, and African rift lake cichlids to name a few. I encountered dosage recommendations ranging from about 1.75 tablespoons to 6 tablespoons salt per 5 gallons of water. One rift lake cichlid importer/breeder uses “1 handful” of salt per 5 gallons of water. I concluded that my fish can probably tolerate more salt than I think, at least on a short-term basis. Based on everything that I’ve read to date, I would feel comfortable adding 2-3 tablespoons salt per 5 gallons if I were also using the high temperature treatment outlined above. If I were using salt alone, I would work my way up to 4-5 tablespoons per 5 gallons. We don’t want to skimp on our treatment if we hope to permanently eliminate this pest. Salt should be added slowly over the course of 24-48 hours or so (always dissolve in a small container of tank water first). Keep a close eye on your fish and perform an immediate water change if they show any additional signs of stress (beyond what the Ich is already causing)."
I multiplied that by 5 for my tank.
Here is the recommendation which I followed (and it worked):
"How much? I visited websites and read articles on treating Ich in generic freshwater fish, food fish, guppies, loaches, and African rift lake cichlids to name a few. I encountered dosage recommendations ranging from about 1.75 tablespoons to 6 tablespoons salt per 5 gallons of water. One rift lake cichlid importer/breeder uses “1 handful” of salt per 5 gallons of water. I concluded that my fish can probably tolerate more salt than I think, at least on a short-term basis. Based on everything that I’ve read to date, I would feel comfortable adding 2-3 tablespoons salt per 5 gallons if I were also using the high temperature treatment outlined above. If I were using salt alone, I would work my way up to 4-5 tablespoons per 5 gallons. We don’t want to skimp on our treatment if we hope to permanently eliminate this pest. Salt should be added slowly over the course of 24-48 hours or so (always dissolve in a small container of tank water first). Keep a close eye on your fish and perform an immediate water change if they show any additional signs of stress (beyond what the Ich is already causing)."
salt + heat + meds = dead fish.
Unfortunately, you can't really mix the salt/heat treatment with medications. Both heat and meds lead to lower dissolved oxygen in the tank, which can kill the fish.
I would suggest you add fresh carbon to your filter to remove the meds, and add salt as recommended by the others.
Personally, salt and heat treatment hasn't worked well for me in the past. I found a med that I like and how I like to use it, and that has been my treatment method ever since. Luckily, it's been quite a long time since I had ich.
Unfortunately, you can't really mix the salt/heat treatment with medications. Both heat and meds lead to lower dissolved oxygen in the tank, which can kill the fish.
I would suggest you add fresh carbon to your filter to remove the meds, and add salt as recommended by the others.
Personally, salt and heat treatment hasn't worked well for me in the past. I found a med that I like and how I like to use it, and that has been my treatment method ever since. Luckily, it's been quite a long time since I had ich.
now running carbon to remove the meds... then gonna add more salt and up the heat... and do a huge water change tommorrow at least 15 gallons... i will not loose my GBR! he is my fav fish... well the mollies were but with only 1 left and him looking the way he does i dont think he will make it 
to loose so many fish makes me almost wanna quit... so iv decided.... to buy 4 fish... 3 ottos 1 gbr and keep it at that till i have my tank where i want it... then add fish slowly... very slowly... like a group at a time or half a group...
to loose so many fish makes me almost wanna quit... so iv decided.... to buy 4 fish... 3 ottos 1 gbr and keep it at that till i have my tank where i want it... then add fish slowly... very slowly... like a group at a time or half a group...
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