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[Sean_Buckley]

The only tank that has ick is my planted tank.The only fish that have it are the Red-Tailed Rainbows, so I've taken them out. None of the other fish show any signs at all. No white specks, no shimmying, no scratching, nothing. Should I wait until I see signs? Also, is copper-salts based medicine ok for plants and scaleless fish? I couldn't find any medicines with malachite green or anything.
Sean

 

[Discomafia]

Sorry about your tank. But now you've found out about it you can treat it. I'm not sure about the copper being safe or not, I know it's a no-no with inverts. and saltwater fishes. How come you can't get anything with malachite green? They're pretty much the only thing sold to treat ich around here.

 

[blue_ram]

Should I wait until I see signs?

Yes, don't treat the aquarium unless you see a sign of ich. Also, make sure you sterilize the net as well.

Also, is copper-salts based medicine ok for plants and scaleless fish?

Well, not really. You're better off avoiding the copper based medication. Some plants are fairly sensitive to copper, while others aren't. I believe Sagittaria are sensitive to copper. Other species may be sensitive as well. Depending on your fish, you might be able to cure it using high temperature treatment (88-90 degrees for 4-5 days).

Try looking around, someone's got to sell popular stuff like rid-ich. For the afflicted fish, use salt and high temperature treatment. It works wonders.

EDIT:
I just realized that you wrote: "are the Red-Tailed Rainbows", which probably means the cysts are already in the gravel. But don't treat it yet...

 

[Sean_Buckley]

Its actually sand, and I had them moved within a half hour of seeing the spots, which were only on their fins. Damn, just bought some saggitarius today. O well, I can move it. My fish are 3 Angelfish, 1 Red Tailed Black Shark, 4 Bronze Cories, 3 Peppered Cories, and one male Swordtail. None are showing any signs, but if they do, could I at least try the high temp. treatment? Would they hold up?
Sean