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Whats the Best way to treat a fish tank that has?
Ok I have a 29 gallon tank that my fish died i belive they had White spot disease (ICH). What's the best way to treat the tank now that there is noting in it. I don't want to add any other fish to tank till i get rid of this disease.
if i take everthing out and wash with very hot water decoration. rocks ect.... and than put everthing back in and turn heater up and let it go emtry for a week or so would this work and get rid of what i may have with i am almost positive its ICH. Thanks
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- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
If you are sure it was white spot, that looks like grains of salt sprinkled on your fish, then just leave the tank emptly for a week.
Ich is a specific parasite, that cant live without a host fish. No fish about, it dies off after a few days.
If it was something else, like columnaris, then empty the tank and Nuke everything from orbit and start again.
Ian
- 1 decade ago
More importantly is how to prevent fish from getting it.
Ich "comes alive" when the fish are stressed. They are more vulnerable.
Adding salt to your tank helps boost the immune system of your fish. (not advisable on scaleless fish)
Acclimating your new fish when they come. Put the bag in the water for 20min then release the fish(not the water).
Keep good water quality.
Ammonia 0
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 20ppm and below
Temperature(research your fish to see what temp.)
Ph: same as above
25% weekly water changes. Make sure when you add the new water that is the same or close to the temperature of your tank.
