water temp and ich..

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  1. WALLY89

    WALLY89 Astrea Snail

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    ok so my heat is more stable got that fixed got another heater. heat is at 82 and the ich is getting worse.. my blue hippo and kole are COVERED is tiny white spots. they still eat and swim and pick at rocks. the only thing i can think of now is.. maybe the yellow tang being aggressive (dont think its that tho) and since i didnt actually cycle my liverock long enough is that maybe im having mini spikes. and when i test the water once a day im just not catching it? idk... im puzzeled the fish are swimming strong and eating good but they look like hell with all them tiny white spots...
     
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  3. bc219

    bc219 Millepora

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    Put the temp at 84 and make sure its steady. Feed the fish a good healthy balanced diet. If it's not a reef tank yet try some of that ich treatment stuff... I've never used it because I have a reef tank but at this point, what could it hurt???
     
  4. tigermike74

    tigermike74 Panda Puffer

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    Supplement food with Garlic Guard and Sel-con if you can. At the least, use the garlic guard though, it will help their immune systems. Use a reef safe (copper alternative) medication if needed. Don't forget to remove the carbon and turn off your skimmer or the medication will get removed before the parasite is harmed.