loaches and ich

[navigator]

hi folks I have 2 clown loaches that for the 3rd time in 3 months have got white spot yet again. I have been treating the water with interpet white spot control for the past 2 weeks now and have even increased the dosage. I have checked the water stats and they are all fine, these 2 loaches are absolutely covered with the spot and it seems to be getting worse,some of my other fish are now showing signs of getting it but only in small doses. I have also put the water temp up to 82 degrees. can someone please offer some advice about this as it is driving me round the bend as to why it is not going away.
many thanks
the nav

 

[Angel Lady]

Here are some suggestions:


1. Raise your temp. to 85-88 F. The ich parasite cannot survive in its freeswimming stage at temps of and over 85F. the parasite can survive and reproduce at 82F, The raised temp. also quickens the lifecycle of the parasite, speeding up the whole process.

2. I would do a 30% water change perhaps first and then raise the temperature.


3.I would suggest using aquarium salt for FRESHWATER aquariums at the dosage suggested on the package. DO NOT use table salt or marine salt to treat a freshwater tropical aquarium, that way madness lies..

So,

Water change,
Slowly raise temp to 85-88