omg... the Ich is back . What's the deal?!?!? I need help.

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Originally Posted by OCDP

Another big issue I have with all of this , is my parents think I am irresponsible with my tank everytime I lose a fish, it's too hard to explain to them that it's not my fault.. they don't listen, they think I am making up stories or something... it's horrible, it's frustrating. This is one of my biggest issues... my parents seriously will get so angry with me when they find out that another pair of nemo's have ich.

O.h I totally understand what you mean. My BF thought I had lost my marbles, misjuding me, wanted to read where I was getting my info, saying I was totally paranoided, when I got a parasite infection of Velvet after just curing my fish at of Ich. I ended up learning fast but looking for the quick cure and trying all the gimmick products first, so resulted because of that in loosing some of my fav fish. Time was of the essence and ran out & varies treatments were to stressful. I was stressed & even had a fellow reefer come to help me, since I didn't have enough tanks to treat everyone. We both lost fish. Believe me I made my own fair share of mistakes to and lost some amazing fish. This is why I try to help so many others. I know what its like to many times over. Now I do treatments for people here in Edmonton, but your to far away!

My suggestion to you is try to maintain optimal tank conditions, feed garlic, do water changes, and if the spots increase then try to treat before its to late.

If you decide to go get Bob to treat your fish, then just do it. Answer questions later. Tell your parents you have someone, a friend treating them for you.

Or you can ask reefer here if they can lend you some supplies, you can setup and treat yourself. Put the tank on the floor infront your tank if you have to & tell your parents you want to make sure your fish are healthy before you add to your "DISPLAY Tank" showing them that you are responsible & taking precautions. then you treat your fish and they will never know.

Most people that are not in the hobby do not understand what it takes to mantain and keep this creatures. Don't let it bugg you though. You have had to read alot of info & research to come this far. Your doing good.