Ich!

[TotallyTropical]

I was just leaving to go somewhere when I went to go check on my fish. Unfortunately, I saw something weird on my beautiful male Swordtail. It looked like it was just bubbles (I just got an air stone and an air pump, and he loves swimming through it), so I left it. When I got back, I looked again, and it looked like Ich. He is completely covered, and I am going to start treatment A.S.A.P. But is it too late to start the treatment now? also, I got 2 more Kuhli Loaches while I was out, still thinking it was nothing. Should I be concerned for them? I only noticed a few spots on my male Platy as well, everyone else was fine. I REALLY don't want to lose them!
(He's in a multi-purpose floating breeder tank in this picture. It's the best picture I can get.)

 

[N0body Of The Goat]

If you are happy with the diagnosis, treating the whole tank ASAP has to be worth a shot and hopefully all fish including the Swordtail will recover.

However, I would move those new Kuhli Loaches and any other sensitive/scaleless fish to a seperate tank before beginning treatment, as some fish do not cope well with the likes of full strength Protozin. By separating hardy fish from sensitive, you can treat each tank accordingly (full/half dose).

 

[TotallyTropical]

Ok, I'll get on it. Just a quick question: Would a goldfish bowl work for holding the Kuhlis? I've only had this tank for about a year now, and I don't have any extras. (I used to have a goldfish when I knew NOTHING about fish)

 

[N0body Of The Goat]

As a short term thing, I would have thought a goldfish bowl would be fine for Kuhli Loaches.

If you don't have spare filter, you will need to be prepared to change their water twice daily depending upon test results, but it could help if you placed a small portion of your main tank's matured media loose in the bowl and then simply get some water movement via an air diffuser.

 

[TotallyTropical]

Alright, I think I'll have to go with changing the water. Thanks for the help.