Xaos Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 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, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 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, 2023 Author Share Posted April 15, 2023 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, 2023 Author Share Posted April 18, 2023 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, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 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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