I have been studying about ich online and my fish seem to match the description. I noticed my fish rubbing against the rock at the bottom of the tank. I havn't noticed any white dots tho. I did noticed tho when i move the rocks small worm like things float around and my angel fish eats it. I'm super worried tho because i just bought a new fish and i don't want anything to happen to it.
2010-02-02T20:38:17Z
Is it possible for my new fish to get lucky and not get it at all?
2010-02-02T20:41:11Z
what are the small worm like things if it's not ich?
2010-02-02T20:44:34Z
how long should i keep the temp. up?
Moira2010-02-02T20:57:05Z
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2 cures for ich: 1) Using aquarium salt and raising the temperature a few degrees 2) Quick Cure! (a medicine, with the !) It works and does nto harm the other fish :)
I have a theory as to what your worm type things are: they could indeed be worms, maybe planaria? Are they on the glass? If so, do a lot of research on how to get rid of these. It took me a few tries but I finally got rid of mine using a combination of three different methods. It could also be a nasty fungus that grows on clumps of uneaten food or sometimes eggs.
I suggest taking some to your LFS (Local Pet Store) and getting them to tell you what it is. After you collect a sample, clean the gravel and add some fresh water. :)
#1 Raise water temperature #2 Dim lights for several days #3 Add aquarium salt # 4Treat with copper sulphate for ten days #5 Discontinue carbon filtration during treatment
I use quick cure but i will warn you it does affect some fish, i learned this the hard way with my clown loaches the formalin in quick cure is a little too much for them, also tetras are not too good with formalin so it recommends a half dose.