Clown Loach Ich

[Sponge Bob]

Does QuICK cure ever expire? I have some, but it is very old. Should I buy a new bottle before treating any fish that may need it? currently I have Black Skirt Tetras, and the bottle says to use a half dose for tetras.. but I am worried this may not kill the ick very effectively, or lead to a mutent strain. Are there any other medications that tetras can stand a full dosage?
also, why shouldn't the light be turned on while medicating? Does this apply to Flouresent lamps?
and what is a diatom filter?

I am so full of questions today ^^

No expiry date on bottle.

Half dose will cure it, just takes a bit longer.

Full dose for Tetras : Most products are diluted to ½ concentration. So... same ****, different name.

Light, fluorescent or direct day light will oxydize the Malachite Green and deactivate it. Doesn't have to be in total darkness. So if your tank is not in front of a window, just don't turn on your aquarium light.

Hope that answers your question.

SB

 

[mayreee]

If I'm not mistaken clown loaches are a scaleless fish, and they don't recommend using salt methods in a tank with scaleless fish. I've never kept clowns or tried using salt, just what I've heard.

It is ok to use salt for a short period. Like to get rid of Ich.

 

[N8DOGG]

It is ok to use salt for a short period. Like to get rid of Ich.

I have clown loaches and I have used salt and heat on their tank when there was ich, they are doing fine and no signs of ich any where.