View Full Version : Qtank for Ich?
SimonWoodstock
10-09-2003, 7:40 PM
I just got home and noticed a few white dots on my pleco. I am afraid im am going to be dealing w/ ich.Should i remove him into a Qtank, or medicate the tank he is in now incase there is ich in the water.
I am thinking i should medicate my entire 20gal. Would medication be hard on my banjo cat? Maybe i should just remove him and medicate the tank w/out him in there?
I need some help before it gets worse...thanks
SimonWoodstock
10-09-2003, 7:42 PM
also, will maracyn work or should i get somethign else tomorow?
Dahlia
10-09-2003, 7:48 PM
You don't need to bother with a quarantine tank for your fish, since if it is on one fish it is already in your tank. Just treat the whole thing. For a pleco I'd use Quick Cure at 3/4ths the regular dose.
wetmanNY
10-09-2003, 11:48 PM
This isn't what quarantine is.
SimonWoodstock
10-10-2003, 12:41 AM
hospital tank? you know what i meant. Ill get some quick cure tomorow. I noticed my gourami rubbing up against the driftwood. i guess he will have it before too long also. maybe i caught it soon enough since only the pleco has the dots and he just has a few. who knows what they will look like tomorow though. thanks for the advice.
SimonWoodstock
10-13-2003, 4:22 PM
Thanks Dahlia. The ick is gone, i will medicate for a few more days to make sure it wont come back.
yashinfan
10-13-2003, 4:50 PM
Most people recommend a whole week of meds after seeing the last ick spots.
SimonWoodstock
10-13-2003, 5:39 PM
cool, i have plenty left, ill medicate until next monday or tuesday.
thanks
i remember a reference somewhere that plecos don't get ich? :confused:
definately treat the whole tank if that's what it is tho....
www.planetcatfish.com has catfish forums that can answer specialized catfish questions alot better.