Tabby M Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoryWithAKatana Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 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 😞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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