i think i have ich...please help (newb)

Discussion in 'Diseases' started by moondogg, Apr 6, 2013.

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  1. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    A 29 gallon is appropriate for 3 fish, modest feedings and routine water changes.

    If it is Marine Ich, the parasite will most likely always be present to some degree or another. Reduction of stressors is the key to preventing and dealing with Marine Ich.

    Do not over stock, stock slowly, one fish every 2-3 weeks. Monitor water quality, feed quality foods, avoid over stocking.

    A newly set up tank especially a nano is unstable. All parameters may be within normal range, but we can not nor do we test for all the dynamic factors that eventually provide a stable and hospitable environment for tank inhabitants.

    Basically go slow, let the tank age and buy the appropriate fish for the size of a tank.

    Looking forward to the images.
     
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  3. HeiHei29er

    HeiHei29er Gigas Clam

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    Here's some good reading on Marine Ich and ways to combat it.


    Marine Ich - Myths and Facts
     
  4. Swisswiss

    Swisswiss Caribbean Reef Squid

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    a healthy diet (in my opinion unachievable with feeding only pellets) will help fish naturally fight off ich
     
  5. moondogg

    moondogg Astrea Snail

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    Thanks Guys, And I FeD The Rest Of My Fish Mysis, The Clown Just Won't Eat Them...He Will Only Eat Pellets
     
  6. moondogg

    moondogg Astrea Snail

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    Ok, So now That All Of My Fish Have Died, How Long Should I Wait Until I Start Up Again? Now That The Ich Has Nothing To Host OFf Of Will It Die Quicker? Our Should I Still Wait A Couple Months?
     
  7. Swisswiss

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