Ich Treatment

[David]

As some of you may already know, I am in the middle of treating my 2 clown loaches for ich. They are looking loads better now, with one of them completely clear of the spots, and the other just several left. However, they seem to be much less active than they were. Is this something to worry about? Hope it's just because they are getting used to their new environment. However... the treatment seems to be having an adverse effect on some of the other tank inhabitants... namely, the platies. They are still looking normal, with the exception of their dorsal fins, which they keep tucked flat against their bodies. Is this because of the treatment. Sorry to drone on like this but I'd really like some answers.

 

[Tropjunky]

wot treatment are u using?

 

[Link]

It's because they feel unwell.
I'd check for ammonia and nitrite. You might find they're the culprits

 

[Angry_Platy]

It's because they feel unwell.
I'd check for ammonia and nitrite. You might find they're the culprits

I agree...though if there was ammonia or nitrite in the water the clowns wouldn't be alive by now....they are very sensitive to these....

Also, clownies take a while to settle in....this and the fact that there is ich meds in the water can probably explain their hiding....

Do you have live plants? If not then turning the tank light out may help....

 

[David]

I am using Rid-Ich. The clowns are not hiding, they are simply not as active as they used to be. They just stop sometimes and lie on the substrate. Maybe they are resting. They are active once again, however, so cool. However my platies are still lokking sickly and I am about to test water. And yes I do have live plants.

 

[David]

Ammonia 0, Nitrite still quite high... strange as I didn't expect a nitrite spike this late in cycling.

 

[bigfish]

I would recommend a change of a 1/3 of water but make sure its the correct temp and don't forget the water conditioner.

Clamped fins can be the water quality problem in itself. Keep an eye on the Nitrite level.

Wot do you mean it's quite high, wot was the reading?