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Thanks for the "humble" opinion. My husband has kindly "taken care" of all fish showing ICH which basically now leaves me with one Sailfin Pleco in the tank. He has no ICH showing so I am going to let him "ride it out" over the weekend and see how he fairs. Have removed all but one item from the tan...

:cry: :cry: Hi All, as per the smileys, feeling really, really down in the dumps on this fish idea! Have, as of today, lost both loaches, one bala and all two mollies and other bala show ICH signs. Pleco has no spots but is hiding alot! Tank is in terrible shape; Nitrites are at 1.6, PH 8.2 and Amon...

One last reply on this. Time to euthanize the loaches? How??

Forgot to ask, while keeping an eye on my loaches I found this small thing swimming in the tank and I swear it is some kind of fish fry? As I have never seen one before I am not sure but what else could it be? It has two big black eyes, what appears to be a tail and is a very good swimmer. Could it ...

Thanks everyone. Thought I had done my research re: possible first fish and did follow the advice of what we believed was a knowledgeable fish person. BUT... appears we have failed our first batch of fish is all ways possible. I really do think these little loaches are so cool and such an entertaini...

Thanks Clownmob but now I am really confused as a long time fish owner just today told me NOT to do water changes as that does NOT allow the tank to cycle. This is the same info as the LFS indicated as well. Do I or DO I NOT continue to do a water change. While I expect to do 10% with the meds on bo...

Thanks Baz, few questions, is this an ICH med? If so, how long did it take to clear the disease. My guys are getting worse as neither one eat anything today and now the other fish are starting to pick on them. Really need to find something to turn this around. Am on Coppersafe now and will try that ...

One loach remains in hidding and covered with ICH. The other is now remaining at the surface in one corner of the tank. Appears to be trying to take in air. The bala sharks are hanging around it. Is this fish in trouble? Is there anything I can do? Just not sure what else to do for these poor guys a...

If I am treating ICH can I/should I still use Cycle when doing my water changes? My Nitrite is high at 0.8 and the water change did not bring it down. Not sure how else to address it without the Cycle. Suggestions?
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Hi All, just started our very first tank - 20 gal about 2.5 weeks ago. Last Thursday my two clown loaches developed what I believe is ICH. They both are entirely covered in white spots from head to tail. So.. we started a treatment Friday AM using Quick Cure. We have the temp in the tank at about 82...