Worst fears… Ich!

[zyrzyxen]

When I was feeding my clowns in my DT I had noticed some white spots or bumps on one of them. After a bit of research, it appears to be ich. I did manage to get a brand new 10g to QT both clowns have a sponge and hob filter (only added sponge in media basket) running for extra aeration. Temps are set, I have a seachem ammonia patch for a quick glance check and salinity is right where it needs to be. I figure I don’t need my tank cycled since I’ll be doing frequent water changes.

I’ll be getting Seachem Cupramine and dosing based off the following video:

I was wondering during this time should I be feeding daily or slowing feeds during QT? I’m hoping for a speedy recovery however the clown I see ich with is the one with a nipped fin due to establishing pecking order from the other clown. Luckily they’re not aggressive and swim with each other but he’s a little rough in the edges. Any insight or advice would be much appreciated.

 

[Jay Hemdal]

zyrzyxen Welcome to the Fish Disease Treatment and Diagnosis Forum!

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[Sharkbait19]

You’re better off using copper power or coppersafe than cupramine. They are much safer forms of copper medication.
To help with the cycle, you can pull media from the dt and add it to the qt.

 

[zyrzyxen]

You’re better off using copper power or coppersafe than cupramine. They are much safer forms of copper medication.
To help with the cycle, you can pull media from the dt and add it to the qt.

Cupramine is what I have readily available I’d be waiting several days for the alternative.

 

[zyrzyxen]

You’re better off using copper power or coppersafe than cupramine. They are much safer forms of copper medication.
To help with the cycle, you can pull media from the dt and add it to the qt.

Scratch that I got copper safe at a local LFS! Will try that.

 

[stewy14]

back scratcher

lol
idk, I just wanted to say that, hope your fish are doing better?

 

[MnFish1]

I would recommend you use the protocol at the top of the disease forum (the sticky). Additionally, any other fish you have should be treated as well - and your display tank left fallow for 6-8 weeks. However, are we sure its Ich?

 

[zyrzyxen]

I would recommend you use the protocol at the top of the disease forum (the sticky). Additionally, any other fish you have should be treated as well - and your display tank left fallow for 6-8 weeks. However, are we sure its Ich?

I’ve looked at other possible diseases and the bumps look closely similar to ich. My only experience with ich is with bettas but the treatment is entirely different.They first appeared as small white “pimples” on the translucent part of the fins, almost small bumps. Now I see it on the actual body. It doesn’t seem like the slime layer or sloughing off as if it were brook but I’m no expert.

I only have two clowns in the system which are currently in my QT for observation. Haven’t started any treatment as of yet. I’ll be keeping them here until the DT is free of any parasites possibly even longer to guarantee.

 

[MnFish1]

I’ve looked at other possible diseases and the bumps look closely similar to ich. My only experience with ich is with bettas but the treatment is entirely different.They first appeared as small white “pimples” on the translucent part of the fins, almost small bumps. Now I see it on the actual body. It doesn’t seem like the slime layer or sloughing off as if it were brook but I’m no expert.

I only have two clowns in the system which are currently in my QT for observation. Haven’t started any treatment as of yet. I’ll be keeping them here until the DT is free of any parasites possibly even longer to guarantee.

I can't seen any pictures - but in any case - the fish should be quarantined per protocol. (with medication - including all of your other fish - and then leave the display fallow.

 

[zyrzyxen]

I can't seen any pictures - but in any case - the fish should be quarantined per protocol. (with medication - including all of your other fish - and then leave the display fallow.

Thanks, I wish I could add photos but getting any clear shot of these guys is almost impossible. I am going to go ahead and keep my two clowns quarantined and proceed with treatment. I can’t believe one of my LFS told me clowns can’t get ich and to put it back into the display tank since I’m doing more harm stressing them out in a QT.

 

[MnFish1]

Thanks, I wish I could add photos but getting any clear shot of these guys is almost impossible. I am going to go ahead and keep my two clowns quarantined and proceed with treatment. I can’t believe one of my LFS told me clowns can’t get ich and to put it back into the display tank since I’m doing more harm stressing them out in a QT.

That is not correct. Clowns can get ich. But maybe your LFS has information I do not. Again - not a criticism - but - I think they are correct it's less likely!!!!. Not impossible

 

[zyrzyxen]

That is not correct. Clowns can get ich. But maybe your LFS has information I do not. Again - not a criticism - but - I think they are correct it's less likely!!!!. Not impossible

I went ahead and observed my fish and the spots I saw previously had disappeared. I don’t know what the heck is going on, but this happened to me a few weeks ago as well, and even then the spots dropped or disappeared. Should I hold off and keep them in the QT as a sort of observation?

 

[Sharkbait19]

That is typically seen with ich - spots will drop off and more will come in their place as the ich reproduces.

 

[zyrzyxen]

That is typically seen with ich - spots will drop off and more will come in their place as the ich reproduces.

I haven’t seen any more than two or three dots at any given time and I’ve only seen them on two occasions in the last three weeks. This is characteristic of ich or could it possibly be something different?

 

[MnFish1]

I went ahead and observed my fish and the spots I saw previously had disappeared. I don’t know what the heck is going on, but this happened to me a few weeks ago as well, and even then the spots dropped or disappeared. Should I hold off and keep them in the QT as a sort of observation?

As already said - with ich spots come and go. Yes - you should (IMHO) - keep them in QT

 

[zyrzyxen]

As already said - with ich spots come and go. Yes - you should (IMHO) - keep them in QT

No doubt I will still keep them in the QT for the next three months however, I was just wondering whether or not I should start the copper treatment. I guess it doesn’t hurt, I just wouldn’t want for them to go through unnecessary stress if it weren’t the case. I just wish there was an easier way to discern 100% if this is ich or not.

 

[vetteguy53081]

No doubt I will still keep them in the QT for the next three months however, I was just wondering whether or not I should start the copper treatment. I guess it doesn’t hurt, I just wouldn’t want for them to go through unnecessary stress if it weren’t the case. I just wish there was an easier way to discern 100% if this is ich or not.

Agree on minimum quarantine of 30 days at least 2.25 even up to 40 but not convinced of ich or other.
Can you post a 30 second video as of today under white light intensity?

 

[zyrzyxen]

Agree on minimum quarantine of 30 days at least 2.25 even up to 40 but not convinced of ich or other.
Can you post a 30 second video as of today under white light intensity?

I have them set up in a QT without a light besides natural lighting. Would that be sufficient? I also have a grow light if that’d make things better?

 

[zyrzyxen]

Agree on minimum quarantine of 30 days at least 2.25 even up to 40 but not convinced of ich or other.
Can you post a 30 second video as of today under white light intensity?

Hopefully this is sufficient!

 

[vetteguy53081]

Can you do you tube video?