I really have to wonder... I added Clown Loaches to my tank. Within two days, I started seeing behavior that suggested an outbreak of ick.
In preparation for treatment, I started raising the temp in my tank last night. When I went to bed, it was up from 78.4* to 83.3*. This morning, everybody has better color, and is more active. BUT, not a one of them is showing any of the behavior that made me suspect ick.
So, were they faking it, knowing that I would raise the temp - which is all they wanted? Or did I read so much info about CL's and Ick that I saw something that wasn't really there? (More than likely the latter, if fish are smart enough to use psychology to control us, we may all be in trouble LOL) ;-)
Either way, I think I'll let it fall to about 82*F and keep an eye on everybody. The tank has always been 78-79 degrees, but my fish seem to like to be over 80*. So that is what they will get. Whatever keeps them happy!
In preparation for treatment, I started raising the temp in my tank last night. When I went to bed, it was up from 78.4* to 83.3*. This morning, everybody has better color, and is more active. BUT, not a one of them is showing any of the behavior that made me suspect ick.
So, were they faking it, knowing that I would raise the temp - which is all they wanted? Or did I read so much info about CL's and Ick that I saw something that wasn't really there? (More than likely the latter, if fish are smart enough to use psychology to control us, we may all be in trouble LOL) ;-)
Either way, I think I'll let it fall to about 82*F and keep an eye on everybody. The tank has always been 78-79 degrees, but my fish seem to like to be over 80*. So that is what they will get. Whatever keeps them happy!
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