So i upgraded from my 6g fluval edge to a 20g tall. I added some cardinal tetras and corys, i was told before 3 doses of aquarium salt (days 1,2, and 4) at 1 Tbsp per 5 gal. Are any of these fish sensitive enough to warrant a lower dosage?
It'll be gone with or without the medication with the elevated heat, just as it will be gone with or without the salt. Heat alone will cure the fish.With an elevated temp, and medication, a week is usually all that's required. It should go away within 4 days, but go the full week to be sure.
That's the thought behind it, but it is also very stressful to the fish.I have treating with salt before with the Phantoms, they did fine. From my understanding, raising the temp only speeds the live cycle up, then the salt is what kills it when it tries to spread to other fish. (again this is from my understanding of how it was described to me last time).
Disintegrating fins is common with ich. This is not true fin rot, though visually it looks like it might be with white edges and disintegrating fin.so i have turned the temp up, and the ich is "getting worse" (like it does before it gets better) But i now see signs of fin rot on one or two of my black phantoms...what should i do?!?! it is only on the tail fin.
I talked to the guys at the LFS and they said it could also be the other fish nipping at him. Its the one with the most noticeable ich which could also be the "most stressed" i.e. weak link. according to them, what do you think of that?Disintegrating fins is common with ich. This is not true fin rot, though visually it looks like it might be with white edges and disintegrating fin.
The ich cycle lasts up to a week, the increased heat speeds it up but also kills it. Keep the temp at 86F or above for a full week.
Byron.
A photo (if it is clear) might give us a hint. But fin damage can be due to several things.I talked to the guys at the LFS and they said it could also be the other fish nipping at him. Its the one with the most noticeable ich which could also be the "most stressed" i.e. weak link. according to them, what do you think of that?