Dead Fish... Itch or something else

Do you mean Ich?

Cajunfry-

Hey! I was just curious about your ich problem. The last I looked noone had answered you when you asked about whether or not to do a water change for two weeks. I'm definately new at this, but I changed my water daily to get any ich out of the water I might have had. That's what I was told to do, unless I misunderstood. Please anyone jump in here and correct me if I'm wrong. I lost several fish to. I hope you don't lose anymore. I lost all four of my dwarf gouramis, two mollies,and a silver dollar. I hope you have better luck. They all went up to the top for 1-3 days, depending on how long they lasted. They seemed to hang by my heater. :huh:

http://www.aquariacentral.com/forum...ead.php?t=39759
That link will show you the best way to treat for ich without resorting to chemicals, copper, or dye treatments. I've used a commercial malachite green treatment (Rid-Ich) and it didn't work. Even killed my favorite fish
So do your fish a favor and follow the directions on that link. It's a long article, but the most recommended treatment plan as far as this forum is concerned.

I don't know Cajunfry. I just tried to put the same temp back in as usual and it seemed to stay right around 82. I was a chicken to go any higher in temperature. It seemed to do fine for me though thank goodness. I hope someone more experienced than me will chime in to help. I wish that article would've went through cause I was hoping it was the one they sent me. I think it was by Daveedka. I hope I spelled that right. His article was great. Maybe you've already read that though. Sorry I'm not very helpful!!!! I wish Roan was on, she's awesome help!!!!!!!!!

Please treat Ich quickly or your tank will be filled with polka dot fish! If you have mollies they are sure to get it soon unless you move fast.

the daily water changes are to remove any ammonia and other waste products, as well as possibly some ich parasites and cysts, to reduce the possibility of harming your fish in this delicate state. i would recommend vacuuming the gravel (siphoning) rather than just skimming water off the top. that way you remove more poop and maybe some cysts that are in the gravel. i made that mistake the first time i treated for ich. i thought it would work better if i left the water unchanged during the whole treatment (2 weeks!), with all the medication building up.

i would say add salt to the new water every day.

as always when changing water, make sure the water coming out of your tap is near the same temperature as that in your tank to minimize shocking your fish. you have a hot water heater, don't you? or are you running from a well? some people on this forum are. can't you just turn on the hot side of the tap a little bit?

Cajunfry-

Hey! Yes I am sure I changed the water daily and added the salt every time. To be perfectly honest with you, I have three kids to take care of and I didn't always have the time to do it the correct way so I had to put the salt in my buckets, stir it up of course and put it in that way. I'm not saying it's a perfect way to do it. That's what I did though. I also vacuumed daily to remove any ich that I could. Trust me It's gonna pretty much suck until it's gone. I lost my white Mollie. I couldn't see them on her, when it was to late I noticed a spot or so on her tail. She was white with black spots. Good luck...