Ich-X treatment guide

[primate99]

I've got a bad case of Ich in my 55 gallon tank, and I'm gonna try Ich-X. Anyone got tips on dosing or how long it takes to work? My tank has Angelfish, Tetras, and a Pleco, all showing white spots. Water params are good, 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, 10 nitrate.

[Violet]

How often should I add the Ich-X? My tank is 20 gallons with Guppies and a Betta. They've had spots for two days now. I'm worried about stressing them more.

[darkfox9]

Lol, my Gourami once looked like it rolled in salt. Took about 5 days with Ich-X, but they bounced back. Just don't freak out if it gets worse before better, that's normal. Also, skip carbon in your filter or it'll suck up the meds.

[Violet]

Okay, I'll try that. Should I keep feeding them normally? They're still eating but not as much.

[darkfox9]

Yep, feed 'em light. Maybe skip flakes for a bit and go with frozen brine shrimp. Less mess, less chance of gunking up the water while you're treating. And yeah, no carbon, like I said. Almost nuked my tank once forgetting that.

[foxhunter]

Lol, my Gourami once looked like it rolled in salt. Took about 5 days with Ich-X, but they bounced back. Just don't freak out if it gets worse before better, that's normal. Also, skip carbon in your filter or it'll suck up the meds.

Spot on about the carbon. And yeah, day 3 is usually the worst. Fish look like they're wearing tiny sweaters. But by day 5, they're usually clean.

[primate99]

Appreciate all the advice, folks. Started treatment today, fingers crossed. I'll update in a few days.