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Re: is this ick
Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2011 10:31 pm
by Puffer King
get a UV ,helps kills any waterborne parasites
Re: is this ick
Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2011 10:34 pm
by Pufferpunk
Not necessary.
Re: is this ick
Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2011 10:40 pm
by Puffer King
they do keep things in check
Re: is this ick
Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2011 10:48 pm
by Pufferpunk
Overkill, IMO.
Re: is this ick
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 4:58 pm
by bertie 83
Ah I cocked up. I do have a uv on the tank.
Re: is this ick
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 5:08 pm
by goldielocke76
Isn't it a gill living protazoan? Most of the time I thought the ich has a symbiotic relationship with the host. But if the host gets stressed out or his immune system falters a bit, the ich can over take and cause a breakout. That was my understanding at least.
If my understanding was correct, is it possible that he is getting stressed out by something? Is there something in the environment that he doesn't like? Is there something that you noticed may bother him when say, flicking on a light? Weather/temperature change? Maybe that is why he got a break out even though you haven't changed anything.....
Sorry bertie, by no means am I an expert, but that was my two cents. You take awesome care of your puffs, we all know that. =) I'm sure he'll be better in no time under your care
Re: is this ick
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 5:22 pm
by bertie 83
Thanks goldie, no need to apologise I always value input. I don't think anything is stressing him out but will keep an eye for that
Re: is this ick
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 6:14 pm
by Nuclear_Glitter
From what I read, everyone says use table salt. I have always used sea salt, myself.
Re: is this ick
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 6:15 pm
by Pufferpunk
Table salt is fine.