So confused..ich or not??? Help

[jtbadco]

Doing frequent water changes is also advisable. Pristine water will help the fish heal and it will help to remove free swimming parasites from the water column. Do a FW dip on anyone you can catch.

The visible ich parasites will disappear and re-appear on the fish's skin as it follows it's life cycle. Once you have gone 10-14 days without any spots you should be fine.

[Coralgurl]

Ahh, I wasn't sure if I should do any water changes while treating. I did one on Sunday, will get one set up to do tomorrow. I usually do 10 gl on my 55 gl tank, is that enough as I don't have a big enough container to do a larger one.

I still see spots on them, but the clowns and blenny are flashing less. Also, can I treat with the herbtana every 12 hours or just once a day? Instructions say daily so I've been doing at the same time each night, an hour before lights out so they are swimming less.

Thanks for the input!

[Gripenfelter]

If you have a UV sterilizer it would help prevent future breakouts.

[Coralgurl]

I don't have one at the moment but will pick one up before treatment is complete. It would have to be turned off during treatment anyway, I need more salt so will probably head out in the next day or so to pick one up - any recommendations on a decent one? I was at Pisces earlier this week and they have one for around $160, plus the pump and lines, not sure on brand.

[Gripenfelter]

Check how many watts it is. You don't want one too big or it will kill all bacteria. One too small does nothing.

[Coralgurl]

Thanks! I will check out options and add one to the tank. Going to treat for additional 2 weeks once spots gone, have a feeling tank is going to be a mess after with protein skimmer off and extra feeding.

[Gripenfelter]

Why is the skimmer off?