Treatment for Ick

[Acqua]

I have been traetin gmy 20 Gal tank and two other smaller tanks (2-3 Gal) for Ick. In my 20 Gal tank , I have Algae eaters, tetras, barbs, a rainbow shark, a cory catfish, Guppy and a Zebra Danio. I am treating with Kordon Rid Ick +. It's been the third day today , most fish are doing well except that I lost two algae eaters. The tank looks very clean (no algae at all), is that good or bad for the tank ? Is that why my algae eaters are dying ?

In my second tank which is the Quarntine tank - I had two Phantom tetras that has Ich and one beautiful large Clown Loach who has Ich as well. One Phatom died the second day while I was treating with Kordon Rid Ich+ . i was very disappointed. Not sure why he died. The second Phantom is doing well (seems like for now). the loach is doing well , but I am seeing that the White spots aren't going off , I still see almost the same level of spots on him. Can anyone tell me, if this is normal or shud i change the treatment. I am maintaining good salt level (1 Table spoon for every 5 gal) and temperature about 7 Deg F. Is this ok ?

I n my main tank I also see a relatively large number of snails, which I never introduced. They came from real plants that I plant n the tank. Though right now I took out all real plants- but I am not sure how to control this snail menance. Anyone has had this experience in the past ? Please provide comments.

 

[Lotus]

In the sticky at the top of this forum are some links on ich treatment and information to give you a better understanding of it. You will not see the spots all come off within 3 days, due to the way the lifecycle of ich works.

Algae isn't generally either good or bad for a tank, although it can be an indication of not enough water changes.

I think you mistyped your temperature.

When treating with a medication, do not use salt and heat too. Choose one or the other.

Lots of snails are an indication of overfeeding. Feed less, and remove the snails by baiting them out at night with a piece of food in a small cup or with a piece of cucumber or a baby carrot.

 

[Acqua]

Lotus

Thank you for the advice.

I stopped using salt and temperature for treatment. I mistyped the temperature, it was actually 72-74 F.

The Phantoms did not make it. The Loach has been very slow and is not moving like he used to. I think the medication might have got him pretty bad. He has been my best fish. I stopped Kordon ich+ .I am doing 25% water change everyday and put back the carbon filter, with the hope that the meds wil be absorbed into the filter.

In my main tank , all the members - tetras, barbs, a rainbow shark, a cory catfish, Guppy and a Zebra Danio are doing well. I treated the main tankl with Kordon Ich + for 4 days, but honestly got scared after I lost the Phantoms and after seeing the plight of the Tetra in the 5 G tank. I am praying that the fish will all come out good. Should I continue the med for a few more days ? Please suggest.

I will use the bait for the Snails and yes, I am feeding less.

Should I need to take down the tank and toss away the gravel ? I bought a new tank and I am cycling it to transfer the fish from the main tank if needed.
Any comments, would be very helpful.





The Phantoms did not make it and the Loach is slow and not movifn very much. He tends to float on the water

 

[Lotus]

Is there a half-dose option on the Rid Ich? If so, you might continue treating with half dose.

Why are you thinking of throwing away the gravel? Is it to get rid of the snails? Throwing out the gravel can send your tank into a cycle again, especially if it's a fairly new tank. This, of course, may make your fish sick again.