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Mandy asked in PetsFish · 1 decade ago

ick treatment for betta?

I have a male betta with ick. I have QuIck Cure (treatment for ick && protozoan parasites), Stress Zyme, Stress Coat, and aquarium salt. I have already treated today with the QuIck Cure, and both the Stress Zyme and Stress Coat state only to use in setting up new tanks or to use with water changes. Is the aquarium salt okay to use in an established tank? I am hoping the aquarium salt will boost his immune system to help fight off the infection, but do not want to over medicate him. Should I remove him from his main tank and set him up in a hospital tank? He is by himself in his tank, has an inch of gravel, and has a few plastic plants. Should I do anything to treat the tank itself or is the QuIck Cure going to be enough for both fish and tank treatment?

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  • Dr Owl
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago
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    You need to treat the tank itself as the ick parasite's life cycle involves the water and gravel as well as the fish. Turn the heat up a degree or two, turn off any carbon filters, and use the QuIck Cure as directed. You shouldn't need to do anything else.

  • BettaFan
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    try adding aquarium salt (1 tablespoon per 5 gallons) to prevent any infection and strengthen the immune system. a 25% water change and temperature of 80 degrees will also help.

    http://bettacare101.com/

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Just eat the fish for dinner

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