Xaos Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Got a new blue panaque pleco (Baryancistrus beggini, L239) on 4/12, and settled her into a well-filtered 5g for quarantine. Yesterday (4/13) I noticed the onset of what looks to me like Ich, so I dosed the tank with Ich-X (2.5 mL) last night and am getting ready to do the first water change & re-dose. Wish us luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 With ich it causes massive electrolyte loss so I would also add a Small amount of aquarium salt 1 table spoon for 10 gallons the salt will add back in essential electrolytes at that level it won't your plants @Xaos 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xaos Posted April 15 Author Share Posted April 15 On 4/14/2023 at 7:36 PM, Colu said: With ich it causes massive electrolyte loss so I would also add a Small amount of aquarium salt 1 table spoon for 10 gallons the salt will add back in essential electrolytes at that level it won't your plants @Xaos Thanks! I've done that with the most recent water change, and added an air stone. She is already showing some improvement, I think! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xaos Posted April 18 Author Share Posted April 18 Day 5 of treatment has come and gone, and he's much improved! Still a couple of visible spots, but I'm pretty happy. I'll continue treatment for at least two more days, I think, and probably a couple more after that at this rate. On a less ich-related note, I've switched pronouns, as I have a sneaking suspicion he's a boy... He's got a great personality, a good appetite, and I'm really excited about him going forward! Once I've moved, I think I'll be looking to pair him up and start a breeding project. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 On 4/18/2023 at 2:21 AM, Xaos said: Day 5 of treatment has come and gone, and he's much improved! Still a couple of visible spots, but I'm pretty happy. I'll continue treatment for at least two more days, I think, and probably a couple more after that at this rate. On a less ich-related note, I've switched pronouns, as I have a sneaking suspicion he's a boy... He's got a great personality, a good appetite, and I'm really excited about him going forward! Once I've moved, I think I'll be looking to pair him up and start a breeding project. You want to treat for 3 days after you see the last spots with ick X 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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