How to get rid of ich

Floop70 · #1 08-05-2008, 02:37 PM

Just saw this thread... how did you make out with your ick? Did that medication help at all?

I had an ick outbreak several months ago. I gave all my fish a freshwater dip and then added a UV sterilizer. That seemed to do the trick for me.

Stab_Master_Arson · #2 08-06-2008, 03:19 AM

The UV light will probably do the job. I wouldnt run it for long though.

Doo · #3 08-10-2008, 12:01 AM

so when you fresh water dip - how long do you do it for and what should the conditions of the fresh water be??

Floop70 · #4 08-10-2008, 01:02 AM

I used RO water that was the same temp as my tank and left the fish in for just a few minutes (under 5). IIRC the fish freaked out a little at first but settled very quickly after that. I was told if they started laying down on their sides that I was to take them out right away - but mine didn't do that anyway.

Doo · #5 08-10-2008, 03:41 AM

Is this a one time deal or does one repeat the process?

Floop70 · #6 08-10-2008, 03:46 AM

For me it was a one time deal, but done in conjunction with the UV sterilizer.

Doo · #7 08-10-2008, 11:42 PM

thank you for the info!

any one else do it just once or more than once???