Ich on my pleco

[Tabby M]

Hi all! I have a 60 gallon aquarium and have contracted ICH for the first time in my Aquarium lifetime. I treated by turning the water up to 86 for about a week and using copper safe. I’ve noticed most of my fish are looking much better, but my common Pleco and my Koi betta are still pretty well coated in it. I was thinking of doing a saltwater bath 1 teaspoon Epson salt per quart of water for five minutes. My question is, is this safe for my pleco?

[CoryWithAKatana]

I would say to monitor your pleco when you start the salt treatment. If you see signs of stress then remove the salt. Sorry to hear about this 😞

[Colu]

On 5/24/2024 at 2:47 PM, Tabby M said:

Hi all! I have a 60 gallon aquarium and have contracted ICH for the first time in my Aquarium lifetime. I treated by turning the water up to 86 for about a week and using copper safe. I’ve noticed most of my fish are looking much better, but my common Pleco and my Koi betta are still pretty well coated in it. I was thinking of doing a saltwater bath 1 teaspoon Epson salt per quart of water for five minutes. My question is, is this safe for my pleco?

I wouldn't recommend epsom salt baths for your pleco salt at the level need to treat ich would be harmful to your pleco what I would do is switch to  a medication with a different active ingredient such as ick X or kordon rid ick plus @Tabby M