Ich treatment

[Jordan518]

Anyone here used hydrogen peroxide 3% to get rid of ich? I bought a new fish (blue hippo tang) a baby brought it home to iso tank and noticed the white spots I've done a little reading on people dosing 1ml per 10 gal and seemed to rid the ich anyone here have this experience?

 

[Sharkbait19]

Welcome to the forum!
The h2o2 dose that is considered reef safe is also known to be ineffective on ich.
It’s best to treat with copper in a qt or, if it’s a fowlr, you can do hyposalinity.

 

[Jordan518]

I have some copper and ich x think I will stick with that plan.

 

[nereefpat]

I don't agree with H202 being a good way to treat ich. It's so reactive that the concentration would quickly change, and you would need to have a steady dose to keep killing the swimmers (theronts). It's also a harsh chemical on any exposed tissue.

Since the fish is in an isolation tank, I would just add Copper Power. 1.2 mL per gallon of tank water would get you to 2.0+ concentration. Wait 30 days, then into the display. I wouldn't use Ich x. That's just malachite green and formaldehyde. It might work okay in freshwater ich. Copper should be either Copper Power or Coppersafe. Tangs handle that fine.

 

[Sticker shock]

The only success in the display tank I’ve had with preventing ich is with UV.

I tried quarantine with copper and was never very successful in keeping fish alive.

So now I fully rely on UV and healthy foods. So far it’s been working as I haven’t seen a sign of ich since UV was introduced.

 

[Jordan518]

I have a uv light just came in the mail today actually (love next day shipping amazon) this is a newe reef tank I'm in the middle of the ugly phase not looking to damage my main tank up!

 

[WallyTime7]

I use peroxide as an oxidizer. I cleared my water and feel the fish are happier. Which can help health but not treat existing illnesses.
highly recommend it. Only have to change it once every 5-6 weeks.

 

[Dom]

Anyone here used hydrogen peroxide 3% to get rid of ich? I bought a new fish (blue hippo tang) a baby brought it home to iso tank and noticed the white spots I've done a little reading on people dosing 1ml per 10 gal and seemed to rid the ich anyone here have this experience?

Have you tried Hypo-Salinity?

 

[Jordan518]

Have you tried Hypo-Salinity?

I have not tried that have you had luck with this method?

 

[nereefpat]

I use peroxide as an oxidizer. I cleared my water and feel the fish are happier. Which can help health but not treat existing illnesses.
highly recommend it. Only have to change it once every 5-6 weeks.

What is your procedure? What do you mean by "change it?"

 

[Dom]

I have not tried that have you had luck with this method?

Yes, I have.

But you must be certain that it is ICH. If it is Brook or Velvet, I believe it requires a copper treatment.

 

[Jordan518]

Seems to be ich what's your thoughts

 

[Spare time]

That looks like lympho to me.

 

[Dom]

Seems to be ich what's your thoughts

I've looked at the pictures. I'm not sure you are dealing with ICH.


@Jay Hemdal
@vetteguy53081

 

[vetteguy53081]

Seems to be ich what's your thoughts

Associated often with Hepatus tangs, these are mucus cones mixed in with ich and even from a skin irritation. You will need to place fish in Quarantine tank and treat with Coppersafe or Copper Power at therapeutic level 2.25-2.5 For a FULL 30 days (do not interrupt this 30 day period) monitored by a reliable Copper Test kit such as Hanna Brand- No API brand. Also monitor Ammonia levels while in quarantine with a reliable test kit and add aeration during treatment using an air stone.

 

[Jordan518]

Associated often with Hepatus tangs, these are mucus cones mixed in with ich and even from a skin irritation. You will need to place fish in Quarantine tank and treat with Coppersafe or Copper Power at therapeutic level 2.25-2.5 For a FULL 30 days (do not interrupt this 30 day period) monitored by a reliable Copper Test kit such as Hanna Brand- No API brand. Also monitor Ammonia levels while in quarantine with a reliable test kit and add aeration during treatment using an air stone.

Thank you!! He is in an iso tank already I just bought this little dude 2 days ago he started showing white spots yesterday I have coppersafe here do not have my copper test but sure wouldn't be a thing to get it thanks again!

 

[Jordan518]

Just in one day after using this copper safe it's a night and day difference in fish attitude and behavior eats perfect happy swimming around pretty wild my first time using this copper I always used ich x you have Def. Made me a beliver in the coppersafe thanks again!

 

[nereefpat]

Good news. The spots will drop off, and likely will be all gone in a few days. Stay the course for 30 days :)