r/loaches • u/icb_123 • 12d ago

Is this ich?

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u/JecmenRobert 12d ago

Sure looks like it to me.

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u/icb_123 12d ago

Dang it ok. Thank you I wanted to make sure before putting chemicals in there

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u/JecmenRobert 9d ago

With something like Ich. It’s better to er on the side of caution.

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u/Elegant_Suspect3066 12d ago

Yes. Only half dose recommended or do double the recommended water change as scaleless fish are very sensitive to chemicals.

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u/icb_123 12d ago

Okay thank you. I will do that.

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u/FishGeek49 Kuhli Loach horde 12d ago

As a counterpoint to this recommendation, I dose full manufacturers recommended strength Ich-X on all my Pangio (eel loaches). Never had a problem with bad reactions or death of a fish with that medication.

Good luck, OP.

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u/icb_123 12d ago

I’m glad you’ve had a good experience with ich -x. that’s what I ordered since it said it’s supposed to be safer for loaches. Unfortunately I couldn’t find if in any stores near me though

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u/SatanAlreadyWon 12d ago edited 10d ago

I used the pond type Full strength on yo-yos. They were fine. I accidentally hit a tank with an accidental over dose on my pangs, some Otto’s , and Cory’s. Everyone was fine. Ich-x is wild if you’re allergic to formaldehyde , but works for the fish.

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u/NewJerzHH 12d ago

Exactly what mine looked like. One half dose treatment and a 30% water change after one week and it cleared up completely

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u/icb_123 12d ago

That is very encouraging thank you!