Ich/ick on my rams

**kermit13sg** · 24th Nov 2013, 01:55

Hi folks

Anyone can recommend a solution to get rid of this parasite? Just noticed them on my rams. Thanks

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**stormhawk** · 25th Nov 2013, 13:18

Typical treatment is to increase the temperature of the tank to around 31-32 degrees celsius, and add aquarium salt and increase aeration.

Other methods require the use of a dosage of methylene blue with increased aeration. Once the ich is gone you must do a light vacuum of the top layer of your substrate to remove any cysts and/or dead parasites.

**kermit13sg** · 25th Nov 2013, 13:27

Ok thanks.. Started medication bought from PetMart. Will add aeration

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**tcg170980** · 25th Nov 2013, 20:24

Sorry to ride on your thread.
what if it is a planted tank and only tetra affected?

I have other fishes like starlight and cory but no sign they are affected as of now.

**stormhawk** · 26th Nov 2013, 09:53

Corydoras and plecos like the Starlight will not show signs of white spot until much later. Tetras that are improperly acclimated to the tank may get stressed out and fall victim to this parasite. I assume that the tetras are new to the tank however.

**tcg170980** · 26th Nov 2013, 21:00

not really.. they are 2 weeks old..i am more worried about my starlights than neon.

**stormhawk** · 3rd Dec 2013, 23:00

Young starlight bristlenoses are quite strong. They usually do not pick up white spot unless water conditions are really bad. You have to observe the fish over the following weeks and decide on the medication or method you will use.

**leecs** · 23rd Dec 2013, 13:03

Over the counter ich medications should help clear the problem. Follow the instructions. Also, try to do small but frequent water changes after the medication dosage. This would help remove some of the dormant ich eggs or free-swimming larvae that are not dead yet. Reduce feeding also during this time. Usually takes about 2-3 weeks to be fully cleared of ich.

**JasonRipped** · 22nd Feb 2014, 22:22

I always up my heater whenever i see white spots on my guppies or angels. Aeration is always there so i assume i do not need to add any further. But somehow it takes quite a while and maybe some lives away before it is totally gone. Had once where almost all my guppies died in the tank. They say it was due to the weather where it gets cold nowadays.