Lost a fresh water fish

Ronny#66 · 12/07/2008, 04:58 PM

I lost my Black convict in my fresh 55 tank to Ich. Never had this problem in 35 years of fresh keeping. They said all fish have it i ? this. I had to fight with them for new fish . LFS woes again but we won't go there . But maybe i will now that i heated up about it again. Off subject but not realy seeing I lost a fish that was purchases at same shop for my salt set up. 3 damsels one died a week later

reeferstace · 12/07/2008, 05:47 PM

Sorry about your loss. Sounds like it might be time to find a new LFS.

macchicks · 12/07/2008, 08:35 PM

You probly know what to do but. I had a irridecent shark kept getting ick. I finally found the best freshwater treatment.

slowly heat the tank up to 82-84 leave at this temp for 4 weeks. During this time the heat will speed up the ick cycle.
Add Kosher salt. 1 tablespoon per 5 gallons. I would do this 1 tablespoon per hour till you are there. Dont just dump it in, mix it in water first to disolve. Freshwater ick can not live in the salted water. The fish usually can. Over the next four weeks when you do your water change if you take 5 gallons out put 5 gallons in and 1 tbls salt. After four weeks slowly lower your temp to normal range.

We keep the salt in at all times.

Aquarist007 · 12/07/2008, 09:10 PM

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Originally posted by macchicks
You probly know what to do but. I had a irridecent shark kept getting ick. I finally found the best freshwater treatment.

slowly heat the tank up to 82-84 leave at this temp for 4 weeks. During this time the heat will speed up the ick cycle.
Add Kosher salt. 1 tablespoon per 5 gallons. I would do this 1 tablespoon per hour till you are there. Dont just dump it in, mix it in water first to disolve. Freshwater ick can not live in the salted water. The fish usually can. Over the next four weeks when you do your water change if you take 5 gallons out put 5 gallons in and 1 tbls salt. After four weeks slowly lower your temp to normal range.

We keep the salt in at all times.

good answer--I agree

Did you tank have a sudden drop in temp over the last few weeks--this can bring on a case of fresh water ich.

WhiteLightsaber · 12/07/2008, 10:31 PM

I'm also seeing alot of Ich cases lately. I never though of the temp. I usually heat tanks to about 85 and treat with cupramine. I try not to treat with cory cats, loaches or koi.

khaosinc · 12/07/2008, 10:41 PM

If you are anywhere near NW Washington, I just had like 300 of them dumped on me (I'm a sucker for a free fish tank..)

Ronny#66 · 12/11/2008, 08:16 PM

I treated the new convict with Malachite green been treating for three days like directions said. Just got home fish looks good all spots gone. The LFS said all fish have ich and transporting stress brings it out. I've tranported fish from store to home never had this happen.

12/07/2008, 04:58 PM	#1
Ronny#66 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Twilight zone Posts: 1,839	Lost a fresh water fish I lost my Black convict in my fresh 55 tank to Ich. Never had this problem in 35 years of fresh keeping. They said all fish have it i ? this. I had to fight with them for new fish . LFS woes again but we won't go there . But maybe i will now that i heated up about it again. Off subject but not realy seeing I lost a fish that was purchases at same shop for my salt set up. 3 damsels one died a week later

12/07/2008, 05:47 PM	#2
reeferstace I'm a little people Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Over Yonder Posts: 1,392	Sorry about your loss. Sounds like it might be time to find a new LFS. __________________ Stacy

12/07/2008, 08:35 PM	#3
macchicks CORA Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North of Columbus Posts: 514	You probly know what to do but. I had a irridecent shark kept getting ick. I finally found the best freshwater treatment. slowly heat the tank up to 82-84 leave at this temp for 4 weeks. During this time the heat will speed up the ick cycle. Add Kosher salt. 1 tablespoon per 5 gallons. I would do this 1 tablespoon per hour till you are there. Dont just dump it in, mix it in water first to disolve. Freshwater ick can not live in the salted water. The fish usually can. Over the next four weeks when you do your water change if you take 5 gallons out put 5 gallons in and 1 tbls salt. After four weeks slowly lower your temp to normal range. We keep the salt in at all times. __________________ Amber Current Tank Info: 75 gallon Bean's Overflow 30 gallon sump , 75 pounds live rock, 2 clowns,1 female Bangai, flametail blenny, and Yellow tang.

12/07/2008, 10:31 PM	#5
WhiteLightsaber Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: California Posts: 140	I'm also seeing alot of Ich cases lately. I never though of the temp. I usually heat tanks to about 85 and treat with cupramine. I try not to treat with cory cats, loaches or koi.

12/07/2008, 10:41 PM	#6
khaosinc The cyborg reefer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NW Washington state Posts: 2,345	If you are anywhere near NW Washington, I just had like 300 of them dumped on me (I'm a sucker for a free fish tank..) __________________ Disclaimer: I have not yet figured out how to install a breathalizer on my computer. Current Tank Info: It's all torn down... someday I might rebuild.

12/11/2008, 08:16 PM	#7
Ronny#66 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Twilight zone Posts: 1,839	I treated the new convict with Malachite green been treating for three days like directions said. Just got home fish looks good all spots gone. The LFS said all fish have ich and transporting stress brings it out. I've tranported fish from store to home never had this happen.