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so im using quick cure has any one used this for puffers

No need to use meds to treat ich. Most ich meds can be deadly to puffers:
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johnnyfishtanks wrote:so im using quick cure has any one used this for puffers

Ouch, I have used that on other fishes years ago and I think it was alittle harsh on them plus it did not do the trick. Puffers are more sensitive to meds then most fishes. Most tells me to bring the temp up, add extra oxygen, and use salt. I have a fahaka that has a mild case of ich on the body and im keeping the temp up, added extra oxygen and keeping the lights off. But if this does not work and I fear of losing my puffer to ich then I will treat with Ich Guard 2 by Jungle, its a milder ich med for small weak fishes and scaleless fishes that has done the job in the past with my scaleless fishes like catfishes and loaches with no harm to the fishes. But it was never used on a puffer with ich. It will be a last resort for me though. I think Rid Ich + by Kordon is pretty much the same thing as Ich Guard 2 from its active ingredents. This is just my opinion if you are going use a med reguardless what other people say. Someone might have a better solution then I.

It'll work.

Pufferpunk wrote:It'll work.

quick cure im just using half the dose hope its ok and works

johnnyfishtanks wrote:

Pufferpunk wrote:It'll work.

quick cure im just using half the dose hope its ok and works

I used the half dose and still killed my catfishes in the past. Btw, you could use a good UV Sterilizer. That also helps really well for the free swimming stages of ich. Adding a good garlic supplement to the food has been a big plus too. Anything that is hard on ich but safe on the fish is the best bet, imo.

Using 1/2 dose of an anti-parasite med or antibiotic only makes the bug's resistance to these meds stronger.

johnnyfishtanks wrote:

Pufferpunk wrote:It'll work.

quick cure im just using half the dose hope its ok and works

Pufferpunk knows what she's talking about. You asked for help and it's being offered to you but you're not taking it. Please reconsider what you're doing.

Hey Johnny - I'd have to agree with the no meds & instead using heat, extra oxygen and salt. Has worked everytime I have come across ich on my puffers, or any of our other fish for that matter and it is safe! As long as the heat isn't too high!! lol

Yep, it's a lovely solution to ich. We've done it several times and it's worked well each time.

Don't forget the 80% water changes every other day, while thoroughly cleaning the substrate for eggs.

I know this is an old thread but no need for a new one since this has answered all but 1 question .After doing the water change do you add more salt ?The same as directed amount ? And is a week long enough mine is a fahaka and i bumped the temp to 80 is this ok or go higher? Parameters are a=0 nitrite=0 nitrate=20-25ppm 130 gallon
Thanks guys in advance

Yes you need to keep the salt level the same after waterchanges. You keep treating till a week after spots have gone

ok guys gals , ive been on this since sunday todays tuesday heat was at 83-84 i lowered it to 79-80 ive changed 50% water and re added salt api aquarium ok the reason i lowered it my big puff is at the top looking bad i lost a small royal lastnight and i dont wanna lose puff but i swear it looks like its covering more of his body .
I have 3 big 5" round air stones going 2 power heads bubbling fx5 and 405 parameters r good amonia 0 nitrite 0 nitrate around 20ppm 130 gallon. He wont eat he tried but spit it out i added garlic soaked food nada i even put some garlic in the tank liquid about 10 drops i read garlic was good for ich but im lost i need to do something fast before he dies but i really hate to get meds but may have to let me know what u guys think
thanks