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How To Treat ICH In Fish and Clear Infection FAST! Complete Guide From a Microbiology Perspective

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  • čas přidán 1. 08. 2024
  • Hello Everyone,
    In this video we take a thorough look at how to treat ich in fish and clear it quickly. We will also look at why I have chosen certain treatment methods. We recently had an ich outbreak in a fish tank and I was able to treat it quickly, which resulted in the fish eliminating their white spots within four days!
    Time Stamps
    0:00 - Introduction
    0:51 - My Microbiology Background
    1:55 - How to Tell If Your Fish Have Ich
    4:52 - Best Fish Disease Resources
    5:37 - Ich Life Cycle in Fish
    8:15 - Treating Ich With High Temperatures
    10:00 - Using Salt to Treat Ich in Fish
    13:50 - How Treating Ich Can Reduce Oxygen Levels
    16:10 - Best Ich Medications
    20:51 - How Long Does it Take to Kill Ich
    23:28 - How to Sterilize Fish Tank Equipment After Treating for Ich
    25:27 - Should You Gravel Vac When Treating for Ich
    Appreciate the support from Aquarium Co-Op for sending the meds to us so quickly. It was a big reason we were able to treat the tank successfully so fast!
    If you need ich medications check out these links:
    Ich-X Anti-Ich Medication from Aquarium Co-Op: www.aquariumcoop.com/collecti...
    Copper Safe Anti-Ich Medication (affiliate link): amzn.to/2JGobBs
    Fish Disease: Diagnosis and Treatment Book: Noga (affiliate link): amzn.to/2Jo7ieD
    Aquarium Salt (affiliate link): amzn.to/32Q8GON
    Important Related Videos:
    How to Quarantine Fish: • How to Quarantine Fish...
    What is Wrong With My Fish: Trouble-Shooting Water Parameters: • Is Your Tank Water Kil...
    How to Lower Ammonia: • How to Lower Ammonia i...
    How to Lower Nitrite: • How to Lower Nitrites ...
    How to Lower Nitrate: • The Silent Killer - Ni...
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    For the latest in the fish room check us out on Instagram primetime_aquatics
    Thanks for watching!

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  • @PrimeTimeAquatics
    @PrimeTimeAquatics  Před 4 lety +91

    Time Stamps
    0:00 - Introduction
    0:51 - My Microbiology Background
    1:55 - How to Tell If Your Fish Have Ich
    4:52 - Best Fish Disease Resources
    5:37 - Ich Life Cycle in Fish
    8:15 - Treating Ich With High Temperatures
    10:00 - Using Salt to Treat Ich in Fish
    13:50 - How Treating Ich Can Reduce Oxygen Levels
    16:10 - Best Ich Medications
    20:51 - How Long Does it Take to Kill Ich
    23:28 - How to Sterilize Fish Tank Equipment After Treating for Ich
    25:27 - Should You Gravel Vac When Treating for Ich
    If you need ich medications check out these links:
    Ich-X Anti-Ich Medication from Aquarium Co-Op: www.aquariumcoop.com/collections/fish-medicine/products/aquarium-solutions-ich-x
    Copper Safe Anti-Ich Medication (affiliate link): amzn.to/2JGobBs
    Fish Disease: Diagnosis and Treatment Book: Noga (affiliate link): amzn.to/2Jo7ieD
    Aquarium Salt (affiliate link): amzn.to/32Q8GON
    Important Related Videos:
    How to Quarantine Fish: czcams.com/video/S_-8UETrQv8/video.html
    What is Wrong With My Fish: Trouble-Shooting Water Parameters: czcams.com/video/g6eFr3eMcUw/video.html

    • @alexsilasi630
      @alexsilasi630 Před 4 lety +2

      I had hundreds of guppies and they got ich
      I did a huge water change and the disease never showed again

    • @dianemercado7578
      @dianemercado7578 Před 4 lety

      ⁷moines is 7j juju 9PM of orc is an all about religion of mmmmm

    • @marilynchua4177
      @marilynchua4177 Před 3 lety

      Can I use pool salt in a fish tank?

    • @ednalyntomacruz3670
      @ednalyntomacruz3670 Před 3 lety

      Can i do this with saltwater tank?

    • @meliocurie1809
      @meliocurie1809 Před 3 lety

      will the meds kill beneficial bacteria?

  • @gladboy7722
    @gladboy7722 Před 4 lety +175

    This is the best and most complete video I've seen on treating Ich... thank you...👍👍👍...

    • @PrimeTimeAquatics
      @PrimeTimeAquatics  Před 4 lety +5

      I appreciate you watching! Thank you!

    • @stephallbright7569
      @stephallbright7569 Před 4 lety +6

      Prime Time Aquatics Something that works even better than the medication is to up your temperature put garlic cloves in your tank small enough to where the fish can pick on it and eat it and cut the lights. It’ll be gone in just a few days it’s amazing and safe for everything. It also helps with parasites. Have you ever checked it out? I highly recommend the garlic.

    • @kimjohnson9365
      @kimjohnson9365 Před 3 lety +1

      Agreed, best ich video.

    • @dalecooper3723
      @dalecooper3723 Před 3 lety

      I am going to buy a gold fish and need to remember the things you said ;thanks yours truly Dale

    • @dalecooper3723
      @dalecooper3723 Před 3 lety

      Close all

  • @itzenormous
    @itzenormous Před rokem +22

    As a fisherman, being from the State of Maryland, the fact that salt cures parasitic infections makes perfect sense to me.
    Being on the coast, living in Maryland, I often caught fish in both freshwater and brackish water. I often saw many fish species, when in strictly freshwater, that were infested with parasites; but, when these same species came out of brackish water, I never once encountered any parasite infestations. This was especially true with yellow perch. The yellow perch in most of the lakes and reservoirs were dull in color, and eaten up with parasites. Meanwhile, the yellow perch that lived in the Chesapeake Bay, and which ran up the tidal creeks, in spring, in order to spawn, were brilliantly colored, healthy, and not one time did I see a parasite in one of them.

  • @allipatton84
    @allipatton84 Před 4 lety +59

    The way you articulate things so that my brain understands what your highly educated brain knows..... Just awesome!! You have a true gift of explaining things that make them understandable and without being condescending and patronizing. It makes you WANT to learn more! Thanks for making us better fishkeepers!

    • @PrimeTimeAquatics
      @PrimeTimeAquatics  Před 4 lety +2

      I really appreciate your comment! It made my day. : -)

    • @juniordiaz2508
      @juniordiaz2508 Před rokem +1

      Like foreal he made it understand so clearly now I got a good grasp on how to treat ich for my puffer fish

  • @mixedupjo
    @mixedupjo Před rokem +42

    How cool is THIS?! I've been a fishkeeper on and off for 55 years. My last tank was 60 gallons, and that was 10 years ago. You know how it is. It gets in your blood and you can't stay away. I'm starting up a 20-gallon community tropical tank, and thought I might as well get a little 2.5 gallon betta tank because I KNOW I will want to rescue a poor beautiful fish from a cup at PetSmart. In all these years, I've only had one ick outbreak. I attribute my success to ALWAYS keeping my tanks moderately salted and the temp between 79 & 80. When I had the outbreak, I treated the tank with malachite green. We stained bacteria slides with that stuff in college. So just for the record, I ordered the Ich-X from Cory, even though I don't even have fish yet. I'd rather have it and not need it, than need it and not have it. LOVE this scientific teaching approach!

    • @mr.mclibtard5015
      @mr.mclibtard5015 Před rokem

      I got it from betta food

    • @abfmkarin
      @abfmkarin Před 11 měsíci +1

      Get a bigger tank for the betta and give him.some compatible tank mates like kuhlis,ottos, Dwarf rasbora, neons or harkekins.He will be a lot happier and its more natural than a tiny tank.2.5 gallon is still torture. A 5 gallon is recommended but a 10-15 would be ideal.

  • @DashDrones
    @DashDrones Před 11 měsíci +12

    I have tetras, got ich a few months back, nearly everyone was covered in the stuff. Anyway raised the temp up to 86/87F for 4 days. Then left the tank at 84/85F for another few days and then down to 82F(where its staying). Ich was fully gone after 7 days with no meds. The tank is super healthy, plants and fish thriving.

    • @DashDrones
      @DashDrones Před 11 měsíci +2

      Forgot to say, no salt added either. Try it..

    • @twilightggwp
      @twilightggwp Před 7 měsíci

      @@DashDrones should I feed my bettas and tetra in this treatment period in winter or skip dry food pellets for 4-5 days

    • @DashDrones
      @DashDrones Před 7 měsíci

      @@twilightggwp you can feed, but best to feed very small amounts. Maybe every second day

  • @juanjsalcedo6745
    @juanjsalcedo6745 Před 4 lety +24

    You are a true master in the fish keeping hobby. The only person who throughly explains these things on youtube. Pros and cons of things as well.

  • @paulcardoza9880
    @paulcardoza9880 Před 4 lety +65

    You are a credit to the hobby!

  • @kalicoschopshop
    @kalicoschopshop Před 3 lety +14

    Your videos are always extremely educational, any time my wife or I want to find out about something we always look for you or Aquarium Co-op!! Thanks for being Awesome!

  • @lordust5448
    @lordust5448 Před 2 lety +8

    Your videos have been very educational I’m new to the hobby and had some bad luck at the pet store and this video has saved tons of hours of research (I did fact check) and your on point with everything I really appreciate you taking the time to make these videos and I’m sure many others do as well

  • @nickcrisci1800
    @nickcrisci1800 Před 4 lety +26

    Great information, I've always used meds to treat for Ich. But once I moved into the large tank world, it's just to much money to treat 180 gallons of water. Plus, pet stores wouldn't have enough in stock.
    My last outbreak of Ich was from some fish that came from a name brand store. Long story short, I decided to go with the salt and temp method. it took 27 days for the Ich to clear up and now I will always quarantine fish before they go in any of my tanks

  • @miguelmaia1340
    @miguelmaia1340 Před 4 lety +11

    Thank you so much once again, Had ich from a guppy i brought from my LFS, did the 1 tblsp per 2.5 gallons and increased the temperature and a couple of days after there was no ich to be seen, thank you so much, you have the best comprehensive videos ever!

  • @7eyesopenwide168
    @7eyesopenwide168 Před 3 lety +2

    Definitely best video on ick I’ve found and I have been deep diving this.

  • @dragonslayer8724
    @dragonslayer8724 Před 3 lety +7

    Definitely the most comprehensive and detailed explanation I've seen thus far. Just had my first cases of ich within one of my barbs and platys. Hopefully I caught it early enough that placing them in quarantine is good enough without any others in my community didn't catch.

  • @PiTaReX
    @PiTaReX Před 3 lety +15

    Maybe we can see a video on a quarantine tank and how u guys dose and Maintain a hospital / quarantine tank! With the meds, temp rising, water change, vacuum, etc. That would be very helpful

  • @BarryUUDT
    @BarryUUDT Před 2 lety

    I recently got back into the hobby and subscribed to your channel, I got some new fish from a local store, my tank developed ich, your advice SAVED most of the residents in my tank. Thank You. (even though this video is older).

  • @stephenjackson6111
    @stephenjackson6111 Před rokem +2

    30 year veteran of fish hatchery operations here, and this is the best most comprehensive overview of this particular parasite. Well done!

  • @lazarosalazar3366
    @lazarosalazar3366 Před 3 lety +5

    Thank you for breaking down the salinity ppm, I've used this method before with great success, however just pieced info from different videos and hoped for the best. Now I know water/salt ratio and go after it with confidence. It's like being told what to do but not knowing why and on the other hand being explained why you are doing something; piece of mind. Petco, Walmart, Petsmart should include this video with every purchase...

  • @dhammaboy1203
    @dhammaboy1203 Před 2 lety +6

    Success! 😁👍🏻
    Hey PTA,
    Reporting back - I followed the steps in this video a week and a half ago on discovering my newly setup South American Cichlid tank had an outbreak of Ich.
    Happy to report all 15 of my fin-babies have been Ich free for 6 days (I’m still treating for another week) and are all healthy and happy.
    Your scientifically informed videos and affable nature are very much appreciated in those stressful moment when you realise you have sick fish.
    Thanks for your advice!

  • @ashleighmartinez8448
    @ashleighmartinez8448 Před rokem +4

    I'm so impressed to see you still responding to comments! I love your channel and also the small scape! I had to break down a 60 gallon tank that was newly set up due to the silicone bubbling up on the seams. It being a new tank I had just added in fish with a cycled canister filter and a cycled sponge filter without quarantine first. One of my pearl gouramis had about 3 white spots right out of the gate. I made the mistake of buying with the lights off in the tanks so I didn't see them. It didn't spread on Its body or to any other fish(1 other pearl gourami, 5 platies and 5 peppered corys, but I wanted to be safe so I added 12 tablespoons if salt to my 60 gallon and upped the heat to 82. The spots started to go away but my swords were melting and I wanted to be safe and treat with meds too. I received my ich x today and started treatment on the whole tank containing my fish and plants but my sand substrate won't fit in the tank. I would like to use the substrate again but I don't know how to sanitize it to ensure there is no ich in there. Should I do a 10-1 water and Bleach soak and then rinse it heavily? Should I add some of the ich x to it while it sits? Or am I better off not re using it? I'm really hoping to find a solution. Right now it's in a container in my garage.

    • @PrimeTimeAquatics
      @PrimeTimeAquatics  Před rokem

      I don’t worry about the substrate. If you successfully treat ICH the way outlined here the substrate won’t be an issue.

  • @michaelbur8776
    @michaelbur8776 Před 4 lety +4

    By far the best video on ick. How it happens, how to treat it. I enjoyed the science of it. Thank you.

  • @matthewzito6130
    @matthewzito6130 Před 4 lety +4

    Good topic. It's not much fun to talk about fish diseases, but it's important info.

  • @MrShinyKyurem
    @MrShinyKyurem Před 3 lety +12

    Thank you for the detailed explanation!!
    Followed this video to treat my goldfish and got rid of the ich in 3 days!
    A small daily water change + medication really did the trick. Syphoning the substract to physically remove the ich also played an important part, great tip :)
    Subscribed!!

    • @lieslceleste3395
      @lieslceleste3395 Před 2 lety +1

      Did you raise the temperature also? Goldfish don’t really like really warm water.

    • @ryanbohara4889
      @ryanbohara4889 Před 2 lety +1

      Did you add salt everyday you did the 30% water change?

  • @TheDowntown02
    @TheDowntown02 Před 3 lety +2

    Great VIDEO! I always hit up your channel when something goes wrong in my tanks! Your microbiology background is SOLID! Thank you for all your hard work in the fish community!

  • @jimmcintosh184
    @jimmcintosh184 Před rokem

    Hats off to you for educating people abought fish health. its the most important tool an aquarist can have in order to maximize the pleasure of the hobby

  • @AlexanderYTong
    @AlexanderYTong Před 3 lety +5

    My fishes really got ICH. Thank you for the video. It was educational and informative. Awesome video! 💯

  • @corpsemink8621
    @corpsemink8621 Před 4 lety +13

    You couldn’t have been more on time! Recently my neon tetra and zebra danio tank was infected with the parasite. One of my neon tetras had white spots, so I immediately started researching everywhere before I came to the conclusion it was Ich. So I’ll be going down to the pet store tonight to get medications and start treating them! They’re my most beautiful happy fish I’ve ever raised. (and active) So, let’s sit and hope they’ll make it!

    • @PrimeTimeAquatics
      @PrimeTimeAquatics  Před 4 lety +1

      I hope everything turns out ok!

    • @Deathwing-kw5fs
      @Deathwing-kw5fs Před rokem +1

      Did they make it?

    • @Deathwing-kw5fs
      @Deathwing-kw5fs Před rokem +1

      My fish made it, hear up to 30, no water changes, I had just under the suggested dose of medication, do a lighter dose of medication, on heat for a while, 5 days I did, and it went, all cleansed...

    • @DashDrones
      @DashDrones Před 11 měsíci

      ​@@Deathwing-kw5fsmeds aren't needed for ich. Just put the temp up to 86F/32C for 4-5 days then slowly lower to 82F/27 or 28C. No water changes or anything to add to the tank.

  • @caseyruegsegger282
    @caseyruegsegger282 Před 2 lety +1

    You’re great at conveying detailed science containing information. Your teaching skills are very apparent. Thank you!

  • @britnyderton8580
    @britnyderton8580 Před 3 lety

    Today I noticed one of my platies has white spots on it and immediately googled what ich looked like and immediately went and bought a treatment and have already administered a dose. This video is so informative and will help me with the continuation of the treatment in my tank.

  • @jnthy6202
    @jnthy6202 Před 4 lety +4

    Thank you this is so helpful! You’re a life saver! 😉

  • @Notevenone
    @Notevenone Před 4 lety +5

    Fantastic video. Detailed enough for advanced Hobbist and simple enough for beginners. Love your teaching videos. Please do more on other diseases if you can.

  • @bedapetersen2466
    @bedapetersen2466 Před 4 lety +2

    Thank you for a really great video on ich. Really professionel info and easily understood, most comprehensive guide to treating ich I have heard for a while! Please do keep on with these great videos, they are SO INFORMATIVE that nobody can do without them or skip over them, even if they have a problem with ich or not, the knowledge is here to help you get prepared for one of the most devasting and stessful times IF you should get ich. Thank you so much Jason, well appreciated.

  • @WichitaFallFishKeeper
    @WichitaFallFishKeeper Před 4 lety

    Well done Jason!! Thanks for taking the time in putting out a great reference video.

  • @tiffanyrosea.i.t.9239
    @tiffanyrosea.i.t.9239 Před 4 lety +8

    ICH-x worked in my 10 gallon with 6 neon tetras , 2 ADfs, 1 mystery snail,and 1 Koi Betta. Also plants. No harm done and helped 👍 Aquarium co op quartine trio is a must!!

  • @ChrisJames-et9rf
    @ChrisJames-et9rf Před 3 lety +3

    Great vid 👍. The only CZcams video saying how light degrades malachite green. This guy knows his stuff.

  • @Twinklers686
    @Twinklers686 Před 3 lety

    I’m so fortunate to have watched these videos and to know before it got out of hand. One fish had it yesterday unnoticed it treated the tank, waited for my pebble cleaner in, did a full tank clean, and treated the tank again. Super helpful videos thank you.

  • @anthonypautin
    @anthonypautin Před 4 lety +1

    Definitely appreciate this video! 👏👏 Thanks for what you do for the community!

  • @kristenwinter8157
    @kristenwinter8157 Před 4 lety +14

    I’m actually fighting ick now. So perfect timing. I ordered fish got them on Wednesday later that day I noticed one of them being lethargic and white spots. I put salt,raised the temperature, a small water change and have kept the lights off. I ordered ick gone I will be getting it today. Hopefully I don’t lose fish. Thanks for another great video.

    • @laurigardner-rhodes7125
      @laurigardner-rhodes7125 Před 4 lety

      Same 😒

    • @PrimeTimeAquatics
      @PrimeTimeAquatics  Před 4 lety +2

      Glad my timing was right! Good luck and it looks like you are starting off correctly!

    • @kristenwinter8157
      @kristenwinter8157 Před 4 lety

      Actually it’s ick attack is the medicine. I just received it.

    • @lloydbryanbalanon8769
      @lloydbryanbalanon8769 Před 4 lety +2

      Same here i also fighting ich on my aquarium now.. the sad thing is all the meds that you have ther is we dont have here in philippines.. the med that im using is called rid-all. there another one kind of med for ich here but i dont want that kind of med that can stain everything in my aquarium..

    • @renewillard777
      @renewillard777 Před 4 lety +2

      Yes don’t use the blue tinted ick meds. Stains air tubing, silicone, any fake plants, kills shrimp snails and crabs. Use the salt and raised temperature methods if you can’t find meds

  • @josemontalvo4532
    @josemontalvo4532 Před rokem +1

    Awesome Post! Thank you for sharing! I felt I was in school. I enjoyed watching.

  • @horseshoe_nc
    @horseshoe_nc Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for this fantastic video. I seen it posted in a group on FB. Going to create an aquarium playlist, so I can bank this information for later.

  • @majorbruster5916
    @majorbruster5916 Před rokem +15

    Just found this. One piece of advice missing here is to avoid introducing parasites in the first place. Quarantining new fishes for at least 14 days and treating for potential diseases before introducing new fishes into the main tank is the best way to minimise the risk. Having a spare tank set up with it's own nets and hose will save on costly medications, as well as stressing your valuable plants. An ounce of prevention...

    • @PrimeTimeAquatics
      @PrimeTimeAquatics  Před rokem +2

      For sure - we advocate for a 4-week QT period because some diseases don't show up until after two weeks.

    • @mrsstephanie613
      @mrsstephanie613 Před 2 měsíci +1

      I just noticed that my fish have this parasite and unfortunately it was from a few cory catfish I put in about a week ago. I went to a pet store and bought the medication needed and then also asked if I should quarantine any new fish so this doesn't happen again and the lady said yes. I'm also glad that I just saw this video so now I know other steps I can do in case.

  • @lukewright9145
    @lukewright9145 Před 4 lety +7

    1 tbl spoon per 10 gals for planted tanks thanks mine is heavily planted

  • @TheSunIsMyDestroyer
    @TheSunIsMyDestroyer Před rokem +1

    Thank you for giving me the confidence to protect my fish.

  • @olivierpelland1027
    @olivierpelland1027 Před 2 lety

    As with all of your others video, it is really well made, you are well articulated and the explenations are to the point!

  • @Willy101975
    @Willy101975 Před 4 lety +8

    Excellent topic and video Jason! I have only dealt with ich 1 time and used Ich-X. That stuff was amazing...got rid of all of the ich in about 5 days.

    • @PrimeTimeAquatics
      @PrimeTimeAquatics  Před 4 lety +1

      Glad it worked for you as well!

    • @kristiiiiiiiii
      @kristiiiiiiiii Před 3 lety +1

      Did you just use the ICH-X alone to treat your fish? Or did you also raise your tank temp, and use the salt treatment?

  • @chapplekilgore434
    @chapplekilgore434 Před 3 lety +4

    I have just incurred first ick occurrence with one of my Ballon Molly's. However, I am actually taking Microbiology at a associate level. Very helpful class. Thank you for your insight

  • @roilanramirezrojas3678

    Answered all my questions! Thanks!

  • @tahiatchoudhury8913
    @tahiatchoudhury8913 Před rokem

    I really appreciate the in depth information ive learned in this video, definitely the best video ive found on ich on youtube and the information is from a trusted source given you are educated on such a high level and qualified to say this. Im subscribing from today ❤

  • @topfloorstudio2684
    @topfloorstudio2684 Před 4 lety +27

    What about removing any activated carbon wether it's in a cartridge filter or other media containers while you're treating with meds? I always thought the carbon, even if it's old, would remove the medicine that you're using. Thanks for doing this video, I learned alot about Ich!

  • @nycbettas5792
    @nycbettas5792 Před 4 lety +6

    Great video
    The most important thing is understanding the life cycle of the parasite whether is ich or not. I do everything you said except the meds part. I use an UV sterilizer to kill the parasites

  • @udaynaik7668
    @udaynaik7668 Před 4 lety +1

    Wow that was the first detailed video I have ever seen about ich... Thanks a lot ..

  • @LydieCakes
    @LydieCakes Před 2 lety +1

    This is by far a r the best explanation on how to handle ich.
    I have NEVER had Ich in any of my tanks and suddenly had a massive horrible outbreak. I used the purple solution and still ended up losing ALL my guppies.
    I waited a week and pulled a bunch of guppies from my pond... only to have them ALL die again within a week. The only thing that seems to be living in an Albino cat.
    My tank is planted but I am going to warm water and salt route to try and eliminate the parasite. I didn't even think about my watch change hose being what introduces it back into the tank.
    Wish me luck and thank U SO much for the excellent educated explanation and hopefully the solution to my problem.

  • @tropicalgems7243
    @tropicalgems7243 Před 4 lety +18

    Hi Jason, I had ich on 1 of my Oscar's, I used temperature and salt and that worked for me.

    • @PhucNguyen-jf6oq
      @PhucNguyen-jf6oq Před 4 lety +1

      How long did it take you to get rid of ich using just salt and high temp? My flowerhorn has ich and I used salt and high temp like I did to most of my fish but on my flowerhorn it gets worst and it been 3 days now.

    • @stormthearsonist
      @stormthearsonist Před 4 lety

      im trying this now with my oscar its in a 40 breeder alone. i hope it works.

    • @njdevilaje3879
      @njdevilaje3879 Před 4 lety

      Phuc Nguyen my Flowerhorn has Ich right now. What ended up working for you?

  • @paulcardoza9880
    @paulcardoza9880 Před 4 lety +3

    Very informative vid ty!!!

  • @ronaldmedorojr1675
    @ronaldmedorojr1675 Před 3 lety +1

    you guys are my go to channel for all my aquarium questions. you just rock!!

  • @addirhys9508
    @addirhys9508 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for this video! I just noticed this disease in my fish tank late last night so I am hopefully getting everything today and will start treating it right away

  • @s.d.k874
    @s.d.k874 Před 4 lety +3

    Long video but worth my time😁
    Thank you for the making of this video!
    Also, THOSE TINFOIL BARBS ARE BIG!!!

    • @PrimeTimeAquatics
      @PrimeTimeAquatics  Před 4 lety

      Ya, they are a couple of really old fish. : -) Thanks for watching!

  • @SumthinDifferent
    @SumthinDifferent Před rokem +3

    Hey you guys thank you so much for all your information and the wisdom you passed on to me and the rest of us. You helped me in developing my little silly channel I have but because of you I got a killer aquarium with the right water conditions and other important things you’ve shared thanks again. !!

  • @edgarbatista5418
    @edgarbatista5418 Před 3 lety

    Waoo you really are a teacher man. I look for videos and information on how to deal with the ich. This is the best video I’ve ever seen. Thank you so much.

  • @chefrarestones1960
    @chefrarestones1960 Před 4 lety

    Another great and informative video!!! The way you explain things in you videos are so clear and concise!!! Thanks for all you do to make keeping fish much more fun!!!🙂

  • @alfreontiveros66
    @alfreontiveros66 Před 4 lety +6

    Low key do you look like a teacher 👀😂 and thanks for the video! My betta has ick couples weeks ago and I used super ick cure by API and some melafix 👌🏽

    • @PrimeTimeAquatics
      @PrimeTimeAquatics  Před 4 lety +1

      Glad you were able to clear it!

    • @Leanne_w
      @Leanne_w Před 4 lety +1

      Did you use the API everyday, or every 48hours? It says online everyday, but on my bottle it says 48hours.

  • @nicollebustos3271
    @nicollebustos3271 Před 4 lety +11

    Instructions start at 8:15. You’re welcome.

  • @bluesgirl410cg
    @bluesgirl410cg Před 4 lety +2

    Thank you so much for this video! So informative and thorough!

  • @supratikbhattacharya9185
    @supratikbhattacharya9185 Před 3 lety +2

    I am a new fish-keeper from New Jersey having a 37 gallon tank (though it holds 30 gallon water) with 5 common and comet gold fishes (2 - 3 inches in length). I recently added a new goldfish from a local pet-store without keeping it quarantined. In a couple of days I noticed white crystal like spots on the fins of my fishes, which I failed to identify as Ich and did not take any action. In another 3/4 days I found my fishes were extremely lethargic and all of them were at the bottom of the tank next to each other which made me realize that something was grossly wrong. A little search on the internet helped me find your CZcams video on Ich treatment and that was immensely helpful. I took the following actions:
    1.Removed the cartridge from the HOB filter as it contained active carbon
    2.Introduced a tank heater and raised the temperature gradually to 82F and fortunately my goldfishes could stand the high temperature
    3.I already had a air-stone and sponge filter to maintain oxygen level and surface agitation
    4.Added API Aquarium salt (1 tablespoon per 5 gallons)
    5.Reduced frequency of feeding (once a day, in place of 3 times a day). Even though the fishes were eating normally
    6.Could not find Ich-X in local stores and did not have time to order online. So purchased API Super Ick Cure which contains Benzaldehyde Green (same as Malachite Green?) and applied 5ml per 5 gallons (as instructed on the product label)
    7.Kept the tank mostly dark
    8.Applied the second dose after 48 hours as per instruction on the product label. Have not made any water change since first application.
    Sine I am completely inexperienced in Ich treatment, I have few questions even after watching your detailed and informative video couple of times.
    Q1. My goldfishes had dense white spots on fins but I could not detect any spot on the body. The fishes were very lethargic but was eating. The fishes were untreated for 4/5 days. Could you tell me if the infection was severe or moderate?
    Q2. When the Ich cyst leaves the fish and falls off, do the spots disappear completely or leave the marks that fade out gradually? It has been 2 days since the first application of the medicine. My goldfishes appear much energetic now, but the number of spots have not reduced, but the spots are appearing to be less prominent. Is it normal? In 4/5 days, are the spots expected to disappear completely leaving no mark? Pardon my ignorance and anxiety.
    Q3. The comet gold fishes have long tail fin and I am noticing some red patches / mark on the tail fins. Is it a symptom of Ich or it's something else that needs separate treatment?
    Q4. The edge of the tails of the comet goldfishes are appearing to be uneven and split. Is it also a symptom of Ich or is it fin rot disease? Does it need separate treatment?
    My water parameters are ok, though I could not use the test strip after adding the medicine as it changed the water color.
    I have already applied the medicine twice and have a plan of 30% water change after another 48 hours and apply the medicine for the third time.
    I hope the white spots will disappear by then. The plan is to retain the high temperature and salt for two more weeks after that
    Q5. Do you think the above plan is appropriate based on the given conditions.
    I would really appreciate if you could share your advice.

    • @rightlydividingthewordkjv
      @rightlydividingthewordkjv Před 2 lety

      How did your treatment steps turn out? Dealing with my first ich infestation and was going to take the steps you lined out. Curious if it worked for you?

  • @thatboydennies
    @thatboydennies Před 3 lety +3

    Whoever is reading this:
    Your body isn’t a book don’t judge it
    Your skin isn’t paper don’t cut it
    Your heart isn’t a door don’t lock it
    Your life isn’t a movie don’t end it
    Your beautiful now be safe enjoy ur day

    • @kinglyzard
      @kinglyzard Před 3 lety +1

      Beautiful sentiment.
      Go forth and have a wonderful life

  • @RajDarshan
    @RajDarshan Před 4 lety +3

    I had a situation where i had a ICh breakout in a neon tetra tank. Treating with chemicals did not help and as they cannot withstand temp not more than 81 F i lost a whole group of 50.

    • @PrimeTimeAquatics
      @PrimeTimeAquatics  Před 4 lety +1

      I'm so sorry to hear that. Even at 81 degrees that can be helpful.

    • @bakotako
      @bakotako Před 4 lety +1

      Might be the chemicals or too fast of a temperature change? My discus tank has 6 black neon and 9 regular neon tetras at 85-86F and are doing fine. Neon or cardinal tetras are very common in hot discus tanks.

  • @stevem4429
    @stevem4429 Před 2 lety

    Wow, so informative!
    Thank you!

  • @2ssrs950
    @2ssrs950 Před 2 lety +1

    Jason legitimately is the only guy on here that has the degrees and knowledge to put his word in stone. Luv me some Prime Time Aquatics

  • @MoreChannelNoise
    @MoreChannelNoise Před 4 lety +6

    In the uk if you cant get ich-x Protozin is a good one to use

    • @jenniferahough4983
      @jenniferahough4983 Před 4 lety

      I like Cuprazin too as long as no Loaches or inverts are in tank.

  • @ivonlopez9999
    @ivonlopez9999 Před 3 lety

    Wow! This is the most thorough video on ich I’ve come across. I wish I’d seen this video before losing ALL my fish to ich... that was very painful to watch. The meds I used did not work and I’ve been discouraged to try the fish hobby again. After watching your video, I might reconsider.

  • @Niharkolhatkarandroidguy

    Thank you for such a thorough video..!!

  • @deankling3654
    @deankling3654 Před rokem

    Thank you for THIS particular video!!!

  • @LOSADM02
    @LOSADM02 Před 2 lety

    The best video ever. Knowledge flows!!!!

  • @SumthinDifferent
    @SumthinDifferent Před 2 lety +1

    Beyond glorious information!

  • @EC-vo6if
    @EC-vo6if Před 3 lety

    I always end up on your channel to answer my questions. Then i go over all the other ones and still come back here for confirmation. Idk maannn...For me, you explain things better than Cory. Both are great but glad you're here. Thanks a ton!

    • @PrimeTimeAquatics
      @PrimeTimeAquatics  Před 3 lety

      Thank you - appreciate you being here! I always encourage people to have multiple sources of info!

  • @Sarahstarr1000
    @Sarahstarr1000 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for all this great information!

  • @lostcanadian1240
    @lostcanadian1240 Před 2 lety

    Where have these videos been my whole life? These are awesome

  • @Pierogi_is_plural_for_Pierog

    UGH! I trust you words so much and you have relieved me of this stress. I am doing your method and aquarium co-op. Love those guys! Thank you so much!

    • @PrimeTimeAquatics
      @PrimeTimeAquatics  Před 4 lety

      Thank you for being here! I know how stressful sick fish can be - I really hope everything works out well.

  • @josephpage9427
    @josephpage9427 Před 3 lety

    Very informative and descriptive on what process I need to use on my tank. Thank you for the advise and I will let you know how my treatments turns out!

  • @toxic_streamz_
    @toxic_streamz_ Před 2 lety

    I appreciate your service sir, and so do my fish

  • @emilymulhern1820
    @emilymulhern1820 Před 4 lety

    I would just like to take a minute to thank you so much for this video and sharing your knowledge! I’ve watched multiple different videos, and yours is the only one that made sense to me! I’m a beginner in the fish keeping hobby and had no idea what was going on with my fish... after only 4 days the ich was under control. I was able to do everything except turn up the heater due to the fish I have. I’ve now watched even more of your videos and understand so many different things about this hobby😊 thank you again!!!

    • @PrimeTimeAquatics
      @PrimeTimeAquatics  Před 4 lety +1

      Thank you so much! I know it can be stressful when fish are sick, but it really is enjoyable when things are working well. :-)

    • @samanthacee8278
      @samanthacee8278 Před 2 lety

      Did he mention if the salt, ich-x and water change is done everyday?

  • @ejfishes7610
    @ejfishes7610 Před 4 lety

    Very educational Jason, great job!!

  • @TC-zn5wg
    @TC-zn5wg Před 3 lety

    This is the most informed video I have seen on ich.

  • @davidcasuccio6976
    @davidcasuccio6976 Před rokem

    You're exactly right and everything you said you could never be too cautious

  • @xuaeenr1
    @xuaeenr1 Před 3 lety

    Very helpful! Thanks!

  • @bljohn22bj
    @bljohn22bj Před 2 lety

    hands down the best video on ick

  • @tomyoungblood3973
    @tomyoungblood3973 Před 3 lety

    Thank you so much 🙏🏼 this video was very helpful and being in high school has taken a lot of stress of the process

  • @oldfishguy37
    @oldfishguy37 Před 4 lety

    Very thorough and informative info, thanks again.

  • @anthonyragan2696
    @anthonyragan2696 Před 3 lety

    I don't know I missed this before. This is a great video on ich. Saving it to a list.

  • @randomzero1997
    @randomzero1997 Před 2 lety

    I'm having my first experience with Ich and this video was very informative thank you. Subscribed :)

  • @angelmika2010
    @angelmika2010 Před 2 lety +1

    Very informational and helpful! I just seen 2 of my neon tetras with ich in my 29 gallon betta tank which this is my first time ever dealing with ich. I will definitely use the methods you stated.

  • @rhey81
    @rhey81 Před 3 lety +2

    Tried your method two days ago, especially Step 3. I unfortunately lost one fish before I could fully implement them but I had a guppy who was showing the early stages of ich, and ever since I put in the air stone he hasn't left it side since. He seems to be recovering but so far your methods are proving to be effective.. Thank you for this..

  • @benjaminnickles5000
    @benjaminnickles5000 Před 2 lety

    very informative video...much appreciated

  • @lamontwatts9398
    @lamontwatts9398 Před rokem

    Great job explaining 👏

  • @derrickcook1824
    @derrickcook1824 Před 3 lety +1

    Always informative

  • @laurapoling4038
    @laurapoling4038 Před 3 lety

    Thank you so much for your video. Followed your advice and the ich was gone in three to four days. Continued treatment for seven days after and it’s been six weeks and all clear still.

  • @EmilyNicoleShops
    @EmilyNicoleShops Před 18 dny

    4 years later and this video is still helping. I saw white spots on my fish didnt know what to do so i did a water change and added 1 tbsp of aquarium salt per 5 gallons and bought the ich x you recommended. I'll now raise my temperature. Thank you for saying not to share nets or hose. I have 2 tanks and i wouldnt have thought about it.

  • @David14259
    @David14259 Před 4 lety

    Great Video! Thanks

  • @frederickeugeneevern1122

    Great video! Cleared my ick up after following all of the advise and recommendations. Thank you.

  • @lizzybizzy771
    @lizzybizzy771 Před 4 lety +2

    Thank for this very informative video and explaining everything so clearly. 👍
    I have learnt from that mistake of using the same equipment in my tanks I now have QT bucks and cups and hoses and nets that are kept separate from the rest I don’t want to make that mistake again.

    • @PrimeTimeAquatics
      @PrimeTimeAquatics  Před 4 lety

      Lizzy Bizzy you are very wise! Should lessen the stress of fish keeping quite a bit!