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I was wondering if it would be safe to use Ich Guard 2 by Jungle for my Fahaka puffer. I noticed a little bit of ich on my fahaka and was wondering if this med would be safe on him since I had used it on many scaleless fishes over the years in freshwater tanks with great success. But never used it on any freshwater puffers in tha past. I have used the salt treatment on DP's but with no success. So wanted to try this med cause I know it would work but not sure about how it would be on my 6" fahaka. Btw, Kordon makes a ich med too for treating scaleless fishes but never used it before. Rather use a safe ich med, WC's, raising temp, and turning lights off rather then that salt treatment.

I would avoid the medicine and opt for temperature changes-

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+1, especially for such a mild case.

Oh believe me, I think that I have read just about everything on this site. Im always reseaching on here and this is the best puffer site on here. I know that alot of members don't like using meds with puffers. But if it becomes a have to case then I thought about using Ich Gaurd 2 before it gets bad if even does. I hope not though. Just mainly a last resort if needed. But I am going to try the WC's and raising temp 1st before I take further action. I had lost sooo many prized fishes from super ich and trying to avoid it from ever taking out everything again.

Pufferpunk wrote:+1, especially for such a mild case.

Yeah yeah, It's a mild case right now and hoping it stays that away.

I've had luck with the salt and heat treatment every time except for the last time my two new SAPs got Ich. If it's mild I would def. hold off on using meds.

Since FW Ich is a gill disease, I am curious in just how you define a "mild" case? The presence of parasites on the fish's skin indicates that the gills are loaded.

I have never had to use commercial meds in FW Ich. If you use ordinary salt properly, it works just fine.

Well it still looks fine on my fahaka's body. Meaning, still mild on the body. Raised the temp and keeping the lights off for acouple of days. Might add some Seachem Garlic Guard to his food to help. Just trying to keep everything under control. No further action taking yet. Just keeping a good eye out.

RTR, I meant body wise.