Quarantine Help

[SlimJimmy916]

I am asking for some advice on quarantining fish. I did the Trio and followed the provided instructions from the Aquarium Co-Op care guide but I didn't add Ich X on my 3rd week but I did add paraclense and maracyn. I am now in my 4th week which is just water changes. I am wondering if I should dose Ich X because so far by inspecting the fish I haven't seen any Ich.

[nabokovfan87]

Hello and welcome! 

I think I might have an older method in my mind.  I recall the QT method being a week only and then observe for any issues.  Let me go ahead and double check the information.  I understand what you've done, and it should be fine with the method you're mentioning as well.

This is what I usually see for the "med trio"

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If you bought new fish from an online retailer, pet store chain, or untested source, proactively treat them with the quarantine medication trio. These medicines contain a blend of antibiotic, antifungal, and anti-parasitic active ingredients that are safe for scaleless fish, fry, shrimp, snails, live plants, and beneficial bacteria. Dose 1 packet of Maracyn, 1 packet of ParaCleanse, and 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of Ich-X for every 10 gallons of water. Let the medication soak in the water for 7 days without feeding the fish.

https://www.aquariumcoop.com/blogs/aquarium/quarantine-tank
 

To your question, you can absolutely teat with Ich-X.  I would go ahead and do this before adding them to the main tank.

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Great for treating Ich, as well as mild fungal infections. We recommend using an airstone in the aquarium when treating with Ich - X.

• Ich (Ichthyophthirius multifiliis)
• Velvet (Gold Dust Disease)
• Saproleniasis (Cotton Wool Disease)
• Trichondiniasis 
• Fungal Issues
• Protozoan Caused Diseases 

Keep in mind that Ich-X is for Ich, but also a few other things as well.

Edited June 2, 2022 by nabokovfan87