i think its an ick?

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  1. Mkizla

    Mkizla Eyelash Blennie

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    my clown has a one tiny white bump on him. its on top of "neck?" area.
    he swims fine, eats like a tiger, everyday same ol same ol. But i think he have ick, what can i do to help him? I currently have 1 snail, 1 hermit, 1 blue fin damsel, and 1 clown. No coral or anything else. 29 gallon biocube
     
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  3. jhawkor

    jhawkor Millepora

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    One thing you can do is soak your food in garlic.
     
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    Mkizla Eyelash Blennie

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    i dont get it..what do you mean soak the food in the garlic?
     
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    jhawkor Millepora

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    Garlic helps stimulate fishes appetite it's also good for their immune system. You can use a product like this Fish Supplements: Seachem Garlic Guard or you can just buy a jar of minced garlic from the grocery store and soak the food in the juices from the garlic.
     
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    Mkizla Eyelash Blennie

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    alright thx jhawkor. Cant i try dropping minced garlic? TIny pieces?
     
  7. devlzluv

    devlzluv Ritteri Anemone

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    ya garlic to me is god juice, if my tang or clowns get stupid and dont want to try new stuff i put some garlic guard and they tear it up. If hes eating dont worry just make sure hes eating, if there eating then there fighting the ich and thats good, dont remove him as it could cause more stress, only remove him if he begins to hide and never eat. Less stress=happy fish!
     
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  9. divott

    divott Giant Squid

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    i dont think theyd eat it that way mkizla. better to go with tbe juice. should be able to get it at your local grocery store for a fraction of what lfs will charge.