Yay, ich.

[chwkreefer]

Originally Posted by BCOrchidGuy

I agree Emily, the garlic can be used as a preventative treatment as well, the ich doesn't like to attatch to a fish who has the garlic in it's slime coat. As far as copper goes I'm sold on Sea Chem Cuprimine, much safer than copper safe etc, much easier on the fish.

Doug

Totally agree with your statements Doug. Coppersafe is chelated and so I found it harder to test properly too. I have used both and I would choose Cuprimine over Coppersafe. Cuprimine is easy to test and works well. I would avoid the chelated forms of copper meds.

Bill