White lesions on royal gramma basslet tail - is it Ich? - Page 2

Uncle99 · 02/08/2018, 12:45 PM

I never medicate unless I know what I am trying to control or eliminate.
Most if what I read does not point to Ick. If a fish shows some signs of abnormality, whether physical or behavioral, it is best to remove and put in QT, to lessen the risk, of transmission to others. Once in QT, we can better observe and treat. Generally, as Tripod correctly points out Ick can start in the gills, due to the amount of water passing, but once in the gills, I have noted in the past that eating stops, eyes cloud, respirations are quick and appear difficult, I would have figured if you have a Ick problem that cannot be rectified by the fish itself, it should be showing signs of distress.

02/08/2018, 12:45 PM	#26
Uncle99 Crab Free Zone Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,906	I never medicate unless I know what I am trying to control or eliminate. Most if what I read does not point to Ick. If a fish shows some signs of abnormality, whether physical or behavioral, it is best to remove and put in QT, to lessen the risk, of transmission to others. Once in QT, we can better observe and treat. Generally, as Tripod correctly points out Ick can start in the gills, due to the amount of water passing, but once in the gills, I have noted in the past that eating stops, eyes cloud, respirations are quick and appear difficult, I would have figured if you have a Ick problem that cannot be rectified by the fish itself, it should be showing signs of distress.