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From:Hong Kong
Registered: Jan 2004

posted 01-26-2004 02:28 PM         

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It seems 1 of my bala shark have this disease, I observed a tiny white spots on its tail and fins, it's very obvious due to the black color of their fins, last night I treated my tank of "super ick cure" capsule. Anybody already tried this medicine?

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From:Canada
Registered: Feb 2004

posted 03-02-2004 05:49 PM         

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I had the same problem with my 3 balas and I put that ich gurad stuff in every 24 hours is what you are supposed to do but they died any ways. So I gave up on getting balas from the store there is more sickness in there.

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From:Missouri
Registered: Feb 2004

posted 03-02-2004 08:55 PM         

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I've never tried that particular med (never even heard of it for that matter). But I have had luck with Quick Cure. I've also cured it by simply raising the temp to about 85* and adding 1 tbsp aquarium salt/5 gallons (don't do this if you have scaleless fish, snails, or frogs).

-Chelle

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From:Canada
Registered: Sep 2003

posted 03-03-2004 07:36 AM         

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Again, make sure you remove any activated carbon from your filter. It will neutralise most medications. Also, raising the temperature can accelerate the growth phase of ick, allowing it to be treated faster, but it must be done carefully. First make sure that your fish can tolerate the higher temperature (ie: not cold water). Raise the temperature SLOWLY so that the fish have time to adjust. 80-82 degrees should be sufficient and still safe for most tropical fish.

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