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Shari New Member  Posts: 3 |
posted 11-14-2003 06:36 AM
 
I have recently bought 3 Iridescent sharks. It is my first time owinging this particular fish, and last night I noticed that 2 of them are covered in white spots. Are they sick?? Can anyone tell me what may be causing this, and how I can take care of it? IP: Logged |
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kc5gvn Member  Posts: 429 |
posted 11-14-2003 12:29 PM
Repost from white spots-same date Sounds like Ick. There are several meds for Ick. My personal preference is Maracide. Causes of Ick are bacterial overload or rapid temperature changes. Use a heater to keep temperature stable. Do a 20% water change from the bottom to clean the gravel once a week. These should help keep you from having this occur. For treatment follow procedures outlined above followed by treating the tank using the guidelines listed with the medication. IP: Logged |
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katanas_edge Member Posts: 65 |
posted 11-17-2003 12:40 PM
Shari, Iridescent sharks can grow over 4 feet in length. 3 of them will likely eventually require bettr than a 400 gallon tank! Chances are you weren't told this when you bought them. My advice is if the ick is cured, take them back and get a different species. If they die, take it as a learning experience and get a different species. IP: Logged |
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Shari New Member Posts: 3 |
posted 11-21-2003 09:47 PM
Thank you. It seems that I have them cured from Ick. But now I have noticed that their fins are turning red, and one of them seems to have a white layer of something over it's face. What could this be now?? You're right, when we bought these fish we were never told anything about how big they get...nothing. They basically bagged them and sent us on our way. IP: Logged |
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kc5gvn Member Posts: 429 |
posted 11-22-2003 04:57 AM
Hello Shari, It sounds like a secondary bacterial infection (...fins turning red...white layer over it's face). Treat for fungus. This is why I like the Mardel products. You can use the Maracide for Ick and Maracyn for fungus together without the normal complications. IP: Logged |
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Shari New Member Posts: 3 |
posted 11-22-2003 12:40 PM
Thank you !!!!! IP: Logged |
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