hypo for ich

[reg828]

okay, is the fish not stress when you do hypo? this is day two for hypo. in the qt tank. I put them in qt because they were showing sign of ich. I have three fish in qt. sailfin tang, clown and a goby. is hypo stressfull for fish. because theyre not swimming. mostly, just staying in one place and i can see the ich is still there. how long do you think will i see the ich go away? any help?

 

[roader247]

I don't know what Hypo is copper works best but will most likely kill the tank they don't tolerate copper well. You may try lowering your salinity for about 6 to 8 weeks at least do a search for ick and read treads

 

[racrumrine]

Consult the fish disease treatment forum.

When I use a refractometer to get the SG to 1.009, it takes 6 weeks to perform the cure and make sure it doesn't come back.

Best of luck,

Roy

 

[TippyToeX]

How slowly did you lower the salinity, and where are you at right now? What is your pH too?

 

[BTTRFLYGRL]

Well, Hypo does not kill ich when it is on the fish. If your SG remains at 1.009, then you should see no spots after this cycle. Be sure to use a refractometer. It should have taken 48 hrs to lower SG. Do check PH daily as this often drops during hypo and also check ammonia.
Hypo is not stressful . It is thought to actually ease stress. They are right now reacting to the ich. They will improve
I have 2 tanks right now going through Hypo. I got 3 Tangs for my new Tank and of course they all had ich. I have used copper in the past , Hypo is by far the better of the 2 treatments.My fish are doing great
Be patient, your fish will be in hypo for 4 weeks. You will soon see improvement

 

[mikenpam]

It took two weeks in hypo before my foxface had no sign of Ich. I would have one or two spots appear and then clear up every other day or so. It has now been over two weeks and no spots. I will go anoter week or so before bring the salinity back to normal and placing the foxface back into the main tank.

 

[3rotorFD]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6555095#post6555095 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by roader247
I don't know what Hypo is copper works best but will most likely kill the tank they don't tolerate copper well. You may try lowering your salinity for about 6 to 8 weeks at least do a search for ick and read treads

:***: HYPO i=means lowering salinity dude! :slap: /...................

 

[reg828]

only problem right now. my fish, sailfin tang, scissortail goby, and percula clown, are not eating. and my clownfish always staying at the bottom, sometimes upside down. do i have to check my water parameters?

 

[TippyToeX]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6560506#post6560506 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by reg828
do i have to check my water parameters?

Yes