White Spots?

[Kairi]

I have read and re-read the directions. Once every 24 hours, and to use 1 teaspoon per 10 gallons of water. The bacteria won't become resistant to it because I'm using a smaller dose, will they?

 

[tttnjfttt]

ich are not bacteria, they are a parasite, and no, they won't become resistant to it

 

[Kairi]

I've updated in the first post.... but how do I know when the Ich is completly gone... no more white spots? I know it sounds like a stupid question, but I can still see a little bit where the spot *was* on one of the fish- almost like it might be a scar or something. Should I wait til that's gone to stop? (obviously treating 3 days after I see the last spot)

 

[love_fish]

If my LFS can't take him, can I rehome my shrimp with a bunch of fry? Or will he eat them?

 

[tttnjfttt]

I've updated in the first post.... but how do I know when the Ich is completly gone... no more white spots? I know it sounds like a stupid question, but I can still see a little bit where the spot *was* on one of the fish- almost like it might be a scar or something. Should I wait til that's gone to stop? (obviously treating 3 days after I see the last spot)

keep a close eye on him. You should see some improvement pretty quickly. Also, watch out that a secondary infection doesn't set in ontop of the ich (infecting the sore from whre the ich parasites were)

 

[love_fish]

Well, I havem't added any meds yet, and it's conituing to clear up. So when I see the last white spot gone, should I leave the temp high still for 3 more days like I would with meds?

 

[WILDER]

Some fish keepers treat up to a week after the spots have gone just to be on the safe side, so leave temp where it is to make sure it has gone completely.

 

[love_fish]

OK, sounds good.

 

[Kairi]

Sounds good to me!

 

[love_fish]

OK, wooow. Sorry for asking q's in your thread Kairi. I thought this was my thread, becasue mine has a similar title.

Sorry about that.

 

[Kairi]

no problem- it's totally ok I learn more from seeing others questions and answers. I'm glad your problem has cleared up too!