gothicangel69
New Member
I bought some feeder goldfish for my Spotted Climbing Perch less than a week ago, and one of them had ick (I guess I didn't look them over well enough). Anyways, it spread like crazy so that all the goldfish had it by the next day. I went out and bought CopperSafe (Chelated Copper Sulfate) but that didn't help at all, in fact, it spread to my perch, who I am assuming ate one of the sick fish before I would get them out). I then took out all of the goldfish, who died the next day, did a %50 water change to get out the medication, and tried Super Ick Cure (1.9mg Benzaldehyde Green & 30mg Nitrofurazone tabs) I am almost at the end of the treatment period, and the ick is not going away. Its not spreading any more, but its not getting any better.
I have one more type of medication to try (Mardel Maracide- Malachite Green & Chitosan), but I don't know if this is going to work or not. I know salt works, but I'm not sure if the fish I have can tollerate salt. I know that alot of south american cichlids can't.
Can anyone help me out? He's still eating, but his breathing is more labored than usual. I really don't want to lose him. I've had him for so long and he's my favorite fish.
Tank size: 30 gallons
pH: 6.5
ammonia: 0
nitrite: 0
nitrate: 0
kH: not sure, but its relatively low
gH: not sure
tank temp: 80-82 F
Fish Symptoms (include full description including lesion, color, location, fish behavior): The spots do look a little smaller than normal, but its not velvet since there not that small, and it doesn't have the goldish sheen to it.
Volume and Frequency of water changes: I usually only change the water every few months since that's about how long it takes for it to get dirty, also if I change the tank water too often, the fish get sick. I did however, just move the tank a few weeks ago, and the water has been changed %40 when we moved, and %50 a week later, so the tank water isn't how it usually is. It'll probably take a few months of frequent small water changes until it gets like it was. I've managed to make the tank into a complete ecosystem all on its own, but now its all messed up.
Chemical Additives or Media in your tank: carbon, peat granuals, instant amazon black water extract (double dosage), Aqua Plus water conditioner, Cycle water conditioner, Plant Grow, and plant fertilizers, and driftwood for tanines.
Tank inhabitants: 2 kribs, 2 bolivian rams, 3 cories, 1 chinease algae eater, 1 Spotted Climbing Perch, and either white cloud minnows, platies, goldfish, guppies, or assorted tetras for food.
Recent additions to your tank (living or decoration): one week ago- 2 kribs, 2 bolivians, 1 cory, (10 small goldfish, 5 danios, 8 mountain minnows for food) I know it sounds like alot of fish to add at once, but it doesn't bother the chemistry of the water at all, I used to add 70 minnows every 4 weeks for a while, and the tank was still very healthy.
Exposure to chemicals: none
I have one more type of medication to try (Mardel Maracide- Malachite Green & Chitosan), but I don't know if this is going to work or not. I know salt works, but I'm not sure if the fish I have can tollerate salt. I know that alot of south american cichlids can't.
Can anyone help me out? He's still eating, but his breathing is more labored than usual. I really don't want to lose him. I've had him for so long and he's my favorite fish.
Tank size: 30 gallons
pH: 6.5
ammonia: 0
nitrite: 0
nitrate: 0
kH: not sure, but its relatively low
gH: not sure
tank temp: 80-82 F
Fish Symptoms (include full description including lesion, color, location, fish behavior): The spots do look a little smaller than normal, but its not velvet since there not that small, and it doesn't have the goldish sheen to it.
Volume and Frequency of water changes: I usually only change the water every few months since that's about how long it takes for it to get dirty, also if I change the tank water too often, the fish get sick. I did however, just move the tank a few weeks ago, and the water has been changed %40 when we moved, and %50 a week later, so the tank water isn't how it usually is. It'll probably take a few months of frequent small water changes until it gets like it was. I've managed to make the tank into a complete ecosystem all on its own, but now its all messed up.
Chemical Additives or Media in your tank: carbon, peat granuals, instant amazon black water extract (double dosage), Aqua Plus water conditioner, Cycle water conditioner, Plant Grow, and plant fertilizers, and driftwood for tanines.
Tank inhabitants: 2 kribs, 2 bolivian rams, 3 cories, 1 chinease algae eater, 1 Spotted Climbing Perch, and either white cloud minnows, platies, goldfish, guppies, or assorted tetras for food.
Recent additions to your tank (living or decoration): one week ago- 2 kribs, 2 bolivians, 1 cory, (10 small goldfish, 5 danios, 8 mountain minnows for food) I know it sounds like alot of fish to add at once, but it doesn't bother the chemistry of the water at all, I used to add 70 minnows every 4 weeks for a while, and the tank was still very healthy.
Exposure to chemicals: none
