How To Treat ICH In Fish and Clear Infection FAST! Complete Guide From a Microbiology Perspective

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Prime Time Aquatics

Prime Time Aquatics

Күн бұрын

Hello Everyone,
In this video we take a thorough look at how to treat ich in fish and clear it quickly. We will also look at why I have chosen certain treatment methods. We recently had an ich outbreak in a fish tank and I was able to treat it quickly, which resulted in the fish eliminating their white spots within four days!
Time Stamps
0:00 - Introduction
0:51 - My Microbiology Background
1:55 - How to Tell If Your Fish Have Ich
4:52 - Best Fish Disease Resources
5:37 - Ich Life Cycle in Fish
8:15 - Treating Ich With High Temperatures
10:00 - Using Salt to Treat Ich in Fish
13:50 - How Treating Ich Can Reduce Oxygen Levels
16:10 - Best Ich Medications
20:51 - How Long Does it Take to Kill Ich
23:28 - How to Sterilize Fish Tank Equipment After Treating for Ich
25:27 - Should You Gravel Vac When Treating for Ich
Appreciate the support from Aquarium Co-Op for sending the meds to us so quickly. It was a big reason we were able to treat the tank successfully so fast!
If you need ich medications check out these links:
Ich-X Anti-Ich Medication from Aquarium Co-Op: www.aquariumcoop.com/collecti...
Copper Safe Anti-Ich Medication (affiliate link): amzn.to/2JGobBs
Fish Disease: Diagnosis and Treatment Book: Noga (affiliate link): amzn.to/2Jo7ieD
Aquarium Salt (affiliate link): amzn.to/32Q8GON
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@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
Time Stamps <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="0">0:00</a> - Introduction <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="51">0:51</a> - My Microbiology Background <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="115">1:55</a> - How to Tell If Your Fish Have Ich <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="292">4:52</a> - Best Fish Disease Resources <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="337">5:37</a> - Ich Life Cycle in Fish <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="495">8:15</a> - Treating Ich With High Temperatures <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="600">10:00</a> - Using Salt to Treat Ich in Fish <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="830">13:50</a> - How Treating Ich Can Reduce Oxygen Levels <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="970">16:10</a> - Best Ich Medications <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1251">20:51</a> - How Long Does it Take to Kill Ich <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1408">23:28</a> - How to Sterilize Fish Tank Equipment After Treating for Ich <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1527">25:27</a> - Should You Gravel Vac When Treating for Ich If you need ich medications check out these links: Ich-X Anti-Ich Medication from Aquarium Co-Op: www.aquariumcoop.com/collections/fish-medicine/products/aquarium-solutions-ich-x Copper Safe Anti-Ich Medication (affiliate link): amzn.to/2JGobBs Fish Disease: Diagnosis and Treatment Book: Noga (affiliate link): amzn.to/2Jo7ieD Aquarium Salt (affiliate link): amzn.to/32Q8GON Important Related Videos: How to Quarantine Fish: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZCQaYh7ideErJo What is Wrong With My Fish: Trouble-Shooting Water Parameters: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWfId6VpmrKWi9k
@alexsilasi630
@alexsilasi630 4 жыл бұрын
I had hundreds of guppies and they got ich I did a huge water change and the disease never showed again
@dianemercado7578
@dianemercado7578 4 жыл бұрын
⁷moines is 7j juju 9PM of orc is an all about religion of mmmmm
@marilynchua4177
@marilynchua4177 3 жыл бұрын
Can I use pool salt in a fish tank?
@ednalyntomacruz3670
@ednalyntomacruz3670 3 жыл бұрын
Can i do this with saltwater tank?
@meliocurie1809
@meliocurie1809 3 жыл бұрын
will the meds kill beneficial bacteria?
@itzenormous
@itzenormous Жыл бұрын
As a fisherman, being from the State of Maryland, the fact that salt cures parasitic infections makes perfect sense to me. Being on the coast, living in Maryland, I often caught fish in both freshwater and brackish water. I often saw many fish species, when in strictly freshwater, that were infested with parasites; but, when these same species came out of brackish water, I never once encountered any parasite infestations. This was especially true with yellow perch. The yellow perch in most of the lakes and reservoirs were dull in color, and eaten up with parasites. Meanwhile, the yellow perch that lived in the Chesapeake Bay, and which ran up the tidal creeks, in spring, in order to spawn, were brilliantly colored, healthy, and not one time did I see a parasite in one of them.
@mixedupjo
@mixedupjo Жыл бұрын
How cool is THIS?! I've been a fishkeeper on and off for 55 years. My last tank was 60 gallons, and that was 10 years ago. You know how it is. It gets in your blood and you can't stay away. I'm starting up a 20-gallon community tropical tank, and thought I might as well get a little 2.5 gallon betta tank because I KNOW I will want to rescue a poor beautiful fish from a cup at PetSmart. In all these years, I've only had one ick outbreak. I attribute my success to ALWAYS keeping my tanks moderately salted and the temp between 79 & 80. When I had the outbreak, I treated the tank with malachite green. We stained bacteria slides with that stuff in college. So just for the record, I ordered the Ich-X from Cory, even though I don't even have fish yet. I'd rather have it and not need it, than need it and not have it. LOVE this scientific teaching approach!
@mr.mclibtard5015
@mr.mclibtard5015 Жыл бұрын
I got it from betta food
@abfmkarin
@abfmkarin 10 ай бұрын
Get a bigger tank for the betta and give him.some compatible tank mates like kuhlis,ottos, Dwarf rasbora, neons or harkekins.He will be a lot happier and its more natural than a tiny tank.2.5 gallon is still torture. A 5 gallon is recommended but a 10-15 would be ideal.
@gladboy7722
@gladboy7722 4 жыл бұрын
This is the best and most complete video I've seen on treating Ich... thank you...👍👍👍...
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate you watching! Thank you!
@stephallbright7569
@stephallbright7569 4 жыл бұрын
Prime Time Aquatics Something that works even better than the medication is to up your temperature put garlic cloves in your tank small enough to where the fish can pick on it and eat it and cut the lights. It’ll be gone in just a few days it’s amazing and safe for everything. It also helps with parasites. Have you ever checked it out? I highly recommend the garlic.
@kimjohnson9365
@kimjohnson9365 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed, best ich video.
@dalecooper3723
@dalecooper3723 3 жыл бұрын
I am going to buy a gold fish and need to remember the things you said ;thanks yours truly Dale
@dalecooper3723
@dalecooper3723 3 жыл бұрын
Close all
@majorbruster5916
@majorbruster5916 Жыл бұрын
Just found this. One piece of advice missing here is to avoid introducing parasites in the first place. Quarantining new fishes for at least 14 days and treating for potential diseases before introducing new fishes into the main tank is the best way to minimise the risk. Having a spare tank set up with it's own nets and hose will save on costly medications, as well as stressing your valuable plants. An ounce of prevention...
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics Жыл бұрын
For sure - we advocate for a 4-week QT period because some diseases don't show up until after two weeks.
@mrsstephanie613
@mrsstephanie613 Ай бұрын
I just noticed that my fish have this parasite and unfortunately it was from a few cory catfish I put in about a week ago. I went to a pet store and bought the medication needed and then also asked if I should quarantine any new fish so this doesn't happen again and the lady said yes. I'm also glad that I just saw this video so now I know other steps I can do in case.
@allipatton84
@allipatton84 4 жыл бұрын
The way you articulate things so that my brain understands what your highly educated brain knows..... Just awesome!! You have a true gift of explaining things that make them understandable and without being condescending and patronizing. It makes you WANT to learn more! Thanks for making us better fishkeepers!
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate your comment! It made my day. : -)
@juniordiaz2508
@juniordiaz2508 Жыл бұрын
Like foreal he made it understand so clearly now I got a good grasp on how to treat ich for my puffer fish
@DashDrones
@DashDrones 10 ай бұрын
I have tetras, got ich a few months back, nearly everyone was covered in the stuff. Anyway raised the temp up to 86/87F for 4 days. Then left the tank at 84/85F for another few days and then down to 82F(where its staying). Ich was fully gone after 7 days with no meds. The tank is super healthy, plants and fish thriving.
@DashDrones
@DashDrones 10 ай бұрын
Forgot to say, no salt added either. Try it..
@twilightggwp
@twilightggwp 6 ай бұрын
@@DashDrones should I feed my bettas and tetra in this treatment period in winter or skip dry food pellets for 4-5 days
@DashDrones
@DashDrones 6 ай бұрын
@@twilightggwp you can feed, but best to feed very small amounts. Maybe every second day
@paulcardoza9880
@paulcardoza9880 4 жыл бұрын
You are a credit to the hobby!
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
Appreciate you being part of our community!
@7eyesopenwide168
@7eyesopenwide168 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely best video on ick I’ve found and I have been deep diving this.
@lordust5448
@lordust5448 2 жыл бұрын
Your videos have been very educational I’m new to the hobby and had some bad luck at the pet store and this video has saved tons of hours of research (I did fact check) and your on point with everything I really appreciate you taking the time to make these videos and I’m sure many others do as well
@kalicoschopshop
@kalicoschopshop 3 жыл бұрын
Your videos are always extremely educational, any time my wife or I want to find out about something we always look for you or Aquarium Co-op!! Thanks for being Awesome!
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for being here!
@BarryUUDT
@BarryUUDT 2 жыл бұрын
I recently got back into the hobby and subscribed to your channel, I got some new fish from a local store, my tank developed ich, your advice SAVED most of the residents in my tank. Thank You. (even though this video is older).
@TheDowntown02
@TheDowntown02 3 жыл бұрын
Great VIDEO! I always hit up your channel when something goes wrong in my tanks! Your microbiology background is SOLID! Thank you for all your hard work in the fish community!
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@juanjsalcedo6745
@juanjsalcedo6745 4 жыл бұрын
You are a true master in the fish keeping hobby. The only person who throughly explains these things on youtube. Pros and cons of things as well.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@tinasweeney4392
@tinasweeney4392 2 жыл бұрын
They definitely know their stuff! Have you seen the sciencey one? I love to learn!
@dragonslayer8724
@dragonslayer8724 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely the most comprehensive and detailed explanation I've seen thus far. Just had my first cases of ich within one of my barbs and platys. Hopefully I caught it early enough that placing them in quarantine is good enough without any others in my community didn't catch.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын
Hope everything works out ok!
@WichitaFallFishKeeper
@WichitaFallFishKeeper 4 жыл бұрын
Well done Jason!! Thanks for taking the time in putting out a great reference video.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@roilanramirezrojas3678
@roilanramirezrojas3678 3 жыл бұрын
Answered all my questions! Thanks!
@lazarosalazar3366
@lazarosalazar3366 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for breaking down the salinity ppm, I've used this method before with great success, however just pieced info from different videos and hoped for the best. Now I know water/salt ratio and go after it with confidence. It's like being told what to do but not knowing why and on the other hand being explained why you are doing something; piece of mind. Petco, Walmart, Petsmart should include this video with every purchase...
@miguelmaia1340
@miguelmaia1340 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much once again, Had ich from a guppy i brought from my LFS, did the 1 tblsp per 2.5 gallons and increased the temperature and a couple of days after there was no ich to be seen, thank you so much, you have the best comprehensive videos ever!
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
That is great to hear!
@josemontalvo4532
@josemontalvo4532 Жыл бұрын
Awesome Post! Thank you for sharing! I felt I was in school. I enjoyed watching.
@anthonypautin
@anthonypautin 4 жыл бұрын
Definitely appreciate this video! 👏👏 Thanks for what you do for the community!
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
Appreciate you watching!
@ashleighmartinez8448
@ashleighmartinez8448 Жыл бұрын
I'm so impressed to see you still responding to comments! I love your channel and also the small scape! I had to break down a 60 gallon tank that was newly set up due to the silicone bubbling up on the seams. It being a new tank I had just added in fish with a cycled canister filter and a cycled sponge filter without quarantine first. One of my pearl gouramis had about 3 white spots right out of the gate. I made the mistake of buying with the lights off in the tanks so I didn't see them. It didn't spread on Its body or to any other fish(1 other pearl gourami, 5 platies and 5 peppered corys, but I wanted to be safe so I added 12 tablespoons if salt to my 60 gallon and upped the heat to 82. The spots started to go away but my swords were melting and I wanted to be safe and treat with meds too. I received my ich x today and started treatment on the whole tank containing my fish and plants but my sand substrate won't fit in the tank. I would like to use the substrate again but I don't know how to sanitize it to ensure there is no ich in there. Should I do a 10-1 water and Bleach soak and then rinse it heavily? Should I add some of the ich x to it while it sits? Or am I better off not re using it? I'm really hoping to find a solution. Right now it's in a container in my garage.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics Жыл бұрын
I don’t worry about the substrate. If you successfully treat ICH the way outlined here the substrate won’t be an issue.
@jnthy6202
@jnthy6202 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you this is so helpful! You’re a life saver! 😉
@britnyderton8580
@britnyderton8580 2 жыл бұрын
Today I noticed one of my platies has white spots on it and immediately googled what ich looked like and immediately went and bought a treatment and have already administered a dose. This video is so informative and will help me with the continuation of the treatment in my tank.
@florentintise
@florentintise 11 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for the detailed video!
@michaelbur8776
@michaelbur8776 4 жыл бұрын
By far the best video on ick. How it happens, how to treat it. I enjoyed the science of it. Thank you.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
Appreciate you watching!
@dhammaboy1203
@dhammaboy1203 2 жыл бұрын
Success! 😁👍🏻 Hey PTA, Reporting back - I followed the steps in this video a week and a half ago on discovering my newly setup South American Cichlid tank had an outbreak of Ich. Happy to report all 15 of my fin-babies have been Ich free for 6 days (I’m still treating for another week) and are all healthy and happy. Your scientifically informed videos and affable nature are very much appreciated in those stressful moment when you realise you have sick fish. Thanks for your advice!
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@olivierpelland1027
@olivierpelland1027 2 жыл бұрын
As with all of your others video, it is really well made, you are well articulated and the explenations are to the point!
@stevem4429
@stevem4429 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, so informative! Thank you!
@PiTaReX
@PiTaReX 3 жыл бұрын
Maybe we can see a video on a quarantine tank and how u guys dose and Maintain a hospital / quarantine tank! With the meds, temp rising, water change, vacuum, etc. That would be very helpful
@matthewzito6130
@matthewzito6130 4 жыл бұрын
Good topic. It's not much fun to talk about fish diseases, but it's important info.
@horseshoe_nc
@horseshoe_nc 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this fantastic video. I seen it posted in a group on FB. Going to create an aquarium playlist, so I can bank this information for later.
@tahiatchoudhury8913
@tahiatchoudhury8913 Жыл бұрын
I really appreciate the in depth information ive learned in this video, definitely the best video ive found on ich on youtube and the information is from a trusted source given you are educated on such a high level and qualified to say this. Im subscribing from today ❤
@AlexanderYTong
@AlexanderYTong 3 жыл бұрын
My fishes really got ICH. Thank you for the video. It was educational and informative. Awesome video! 💯
@brioche1742
@brioche1742 2 жыл бұрын
did they survive?
@nickcrisci1800
@nickcrisci1800 4 жыл бұрын
Great information, I've always used meds to treat for Ich. But once I moved into the large tank world, it's just to much money to treat 180 gallons of water. Plus, pet stores wouldn't have enough in stock. My last outbreak of Ich was from some fish that came from a name brand store. Long story short, I decided to go with the salt and temp method. it took 27 days for the Ich to clear up and now I will always quarantine fish before they go in any of my tanks
@legendrehab
@legendrehab 4 жыл бұрын
specific salt for salt water fish or just regular cooking salt from the kitchen?
@taralafferty9775
@taralafferty9775 2 жыл бұрын
@@legendrehab It is Aquarium Salt.
@supremeleaderarmy9164
@supremeleaderarmy9164 2 жыл бұрын
27 days?
@geofishdude9488
@geofishdude9488 2 жыл бұрын
@@legendrehab I use the water softener salt. Just keep away from the pellets
@caseyruegsegger282
@caseyruegsegger282 2 жыл бұрын
You’re great at conveying detailed science containing information. Your teaching skills are very apparent. Thank you!
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you !
@ejfishes7610
@ejfishes7610 4 жыл бұрын
Very educational Jason, great job!!
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@MrShinyKyurem
@MrShinyKyurem 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the detailed explanation!! Followed this video to treat my goldfish and got rid of the ich in 3 days! A small daily water change + medication really did the trick. Syphoning the substract to physically remove the ich also played an important part, great tip :) Subscribed!!
@lieslceleste3395
@lieslceleste3395 2 жыл бұрын
Did you raise the temperature also? Goldfish don’t really like really warm water.
@ryanbohara4889
@ryanbohara4889 2 жыл бұрын
Did you add salt everyday you did the 30% water change?
@ChrisJames-et9rf
@ChrisJames-et9rf 3 жыл бұрын
Great vid 👍. The only KZbin video saying how light degrades malachite green. This guy knows his stuff.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@SumthinDifferent
@SumthinDifferent Жыл бұрын
Beyond glorious information!
@deankling3654
@deankling3654 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for THIS particular video!!!
@tiffanyrosea.i.t.9239
@tiffanyrosea.i.t.9239 4 жыл бұрын
ICH-x worked in my 10 gallon with 6 neon tetras , 2 ADfs, 1 mystery snail,and 1 Koi Betta. Also plants. No harm done and helped 👍 Aquarium co op quartine trio is a must!!
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
So glad it worked well for you!
@Notevenone
@Notevenone 4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video. Detailed enough for advanced Hobbist and simple enough for beginners. Love your teaching videos. Please do more on other diseases if you can.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I will try!
@Sarahstarr1000
@Sarahstarr1000 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for all this great information!
@xuaeenr1
@xuaeenr1 3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful! Thanks!
@corpsemink8621
@corpsemink8621 4 жыл бұрын
You couldn’t have been more on time! Recently my neon tetra and zebra danio tank was infected with the parasite. One of my neon tetras had white spots, so I immediately started researching everywhere before I came to the conclusion it was Ich. So I’ll be going down to the pet store tonight to get medications and start treating them! They’re my most beautiful happy fish I’ve ever raised. (and active) So, let’s sit and hope they’ll make it!
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
I hope everything turns out ok!
@Deathwing-kw5fs
@Deathwing-kw5fs Жыл бұрын
Did they make it?
@Deathwing-kw5fs
@Deathwing-kw5fs Жыл бұрын
My fish made it, hear up to 30, no water changes, I had just under the suggested dose of medication, do a lighter dose of medication, on heat for a while, 5 days I did, and it went, all cleansed...
@DashDrones
@DashDrones 10 ай бұрын
​@@Deathwing-kw5fsmeds aren't needed for ich. Just put the temp up to 86F/32C for 4-5 days then slowly lower to 82F/27 or 28C. No water changes or anything to add to the tank.
@paulcardoza9880
@paulcardoza9880 4 жыл бұрын
Very informative vid ty!!!
@bluesgirl410cg
@bluesgirl410cg 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video! So informative and thorough!
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Niharkolhatkarandroidguy
@Niharkolhatkarandroidguy 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for such a thorough video..!!
@SumthinDifferent
@SumthinDifferent Жыл бұрын
Hey you guys thank you so much for all your information and the wisdom you passed on to me and the rest of us. You helped me in developing my little silly channel I have but because of you I got a killer aquarium with the right water conditions and other important things you’ve shared thanks again. !!
@bedapetersen2466
@bedapetersen2466 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for a really great video on ich. Really professionel info and easily understood, most comprehensive guide to treating ich I have heard for a while! Please do keep on with these great videos, they are SO INFORMATIVE that nobody can do without them or skip over them, even if they have a problem with ich or not, the knowledge is here to help you get prepared for one of the most devasting and stessful times IF you should get ich. Thank you so much Jason, well appreciated.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@LOSADM02
@LOSADM02 2 жыл бұрын
The best video ever. Knowledge flows!!!!
@kristenwinter8157
@kristenwinter8157 4 жыл бұрын
I’m actually fighting ick now. So perfect timing. I ordered fish got them on Wednesday later that day I noticed one of them being lethargic and white spots. I put salt,raised the temperature, a small water change and have kept the lights off. I ordered ick gone I will be getting it today. Hopefully I don’t lose fish. Thanks for another great video.
@laurigardner-rhodes7125
@laurigardner-rhodes7125 4 жыл бұрын
Same 😒
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
Glad my timing was right! Good luck and it looks like you are starting off correctly!
@kristenwinter8157
@kristenwinter8157 4 жыл бұрын
Actually it’s ick attack is the medicine. I just received it.
@lloydbryanbalanon8769
@lloydbryanbalanon8769 4 жыл бұрын
Same here i also fighting ich on my aquarium now.. the sad thing is all the meds that you have ther is we dont have here in philippines.. the med that im using is called rid-all. there another one kind of med for ich here but i dont want that kind of med that can stain everything in my aquarium..
@renewillard777
@renewillard777 4 жыл бұрын
Yes don’t use the blue tinted ick meds. Stains air tubing, silicone, any fake plants, kills shrimp snails and crabs. Use the salt and raised temperature methods if you can’t find meds
@nycbettas5792
@nycbettas5792 4 жыл бұрын
Great video The most important thing is understanding the life cycle of the parasite whether is ich or not. I do everything you said except the meds part. I use an UV sterilizer to kill the parasites
@TheSunIsMyDestroyer
@TheSunIsMyDestroyer Жыл бұрын
Thank you for giving me the confidence to protect my fish.
@Twinklers686
@Twinklers686 3 жыл бұрын
I’m so fortunate to have watched these videos and to know before it got out of hand. One fish had it yesterday unnoticed it treated the tank, waited for my pebble cleaner in, did a full tank clean, and treated the tank again. Super helpful videos thank you.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын
Hope everything works out ok!
@chapplekilgore434
@chapplekilgore434 3 жыл бұрын
I have just incurred first ick occurrence with one of my Ballon Molly's. However, I am actually taking Microbiology at a associate level. Very helpful class. Thank you for your insight
@Willy101975
@Willy101975 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent topic and video Jason! I have only dealt with ich 1 time and used Ich-X. That stuff was amazing...got rid of all of the ich in about 5 days.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
Glad it worked for you as well!
@kristiiiiiiiii
@kristiiiiiiiii 2 жыл бұрын
Did you just use the ICH-X alone to treat your fish? Or did you also raise your tank temp, and use the salt treatment?
@ronaldmedorojr1675
@ronaldmedorojr1675 3 жыл бұрын
you guys are my go to channel for all my aquarium questions. you just rock!!
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@benjaminnickles5000
@benjaminnickles5000 2 жыл бұрын
very informative video...much appreciated
@lukewright9145
@lukewright9145 4 жыл бұрын
1 tbl spoon per 10 gals for planted tanks thanks mine is heavily planted
@s.d.k874
@s.d.k874 4 жыл бұрын
Long video but worth my time😁 Thank you for the making of this video! Also, THOSE TINFOIL BARBS ARE BIG!!!
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
Ya, they are a couple of really old fish. : -) Thanks for watching!
@derrickcook1824
@derrickcook1824 3 жыл бұрын
Always informative
@udaynaik7668
@udaynaik7668 3 жыл бұрын
Wow that was the first detailed video I have ever seen about ich... Thanks a lot ..
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@tropicalgems7243
@tropicalgems7243 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Jason, I had ich on 1 of my Oscar's, I used temperature and salt and that worked for me.
@PhucNguyen-jf6oq
@PhucNguyen-jf6oq 4 жыл бұрын
How long did it take you to get rid of ich using just salt and high temp? My flowerhorn has ich and I used salt and high temp like I did to most of my fish but on my flowerhorn it gets worst and it been 3 days now.
@stormthearsonist
@stormthearsonist 4 жыл бұрын
im trying this now with my oscar its in a 40 breeder alone. i hope it works.
@njdevilaje3879
@njdevilaje3879 4 жыл бұрын
Phuc Nguyen my Flowerhorn has Ich right now. What ended up working for you?
@topfloorstudio2684
@topfloorstudio2684 3 жыл бұрын
What about removing any activated carbon wether it's in a cartridge filter or other media containers while you're treating with meds? I always thought the carbon, even if it's old, would remove the medicine that you're using. Thanks for doing this video, I learned alot about Ich!
@cheryljohnstone7810
@cheryljohnstone7810 2 жыл бұрын
Yes you need to remove any carbon filter
@David14259
@David14259 4 жыл бұрын
Great Video! Thanks
@jimmcintosh184
@jimmcintosh184 Жыл бұрын
Hats off to you for educating people abought fish health. its the most important tool an aquarist can have in order to maximize the pleasure of the hobby
@nicollebustos3271
@nicollebustos3271 4 жыл бұрын
Instructions start at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="495">8:15</a>. You’re welcome.
@thatboydennies
@thatboydennies 3 жыл бұрын
Whoever is reading this: Your body isn’t a book don’t judge it Your skin isn’t paper don’t cut it Your heart isn’t a door don’t lock it Your life isn’t a movie don’t end it Your beautiful now be safe enjoy ur day
@kinglyzard
@kinglyzard 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful sentiment. Go forth and have a wonderful life
@oldfishguy37
@oldfishguy37 4 жыл бұрын
Very thorough and informative info, thanks again.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@stephenjackson6111
@stephenjackson6111 Жыл бұрын
30 year veteran of fish hatchery operations here, and this is the best most comprehensive overview of this particular parasite. Well done!
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics Жыл бұрын
Really appreciate it!
@alfreontiveros66
@alfreontiveros66 4 жыл бұрын
Low key do you look like a teacher 👀😂 and thanks for the video! My betta has ick couples weeks ago and I used super ick cure by API and some melafix 👌🏽
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you were able to clear it!
@Leanne_w
@Leanne_w 4 жыл бұрын
Did you use the API everyday, or every 48hours? It says online everyday, but on my bottle it says 48hours.
@RajDarshan
@RajDarshan 4 жыл бұрын
I had a situation where i had a ICh breakout in a neon tetra tank. Treating with chemicals did not help and as they cannot withstand temp not more than 81 F i lost a whole group of 50.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
I'm so sorry to hear that. Even at 81 degrees that can be helpful.
@bakotako
@bakotako 4 жыл бұрын
Might be the chemicals or too fast of a temperature change? My discus tank has 6 black neon and 9 regular neon tetras at 85-86F and are doing fine. Neon or cardinal tetras are very common in hot discus tanks.
@bljohn22bj
@bljohn22bj 2 жыл бұрын
hands down the best video on ick
@addirhys9508
@addirhys9508 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! I just noticed this disease in my fish tank late last night so I am hopefully getting everything today and will start treating it right away
@MoreChannelNoise
@MoreChannelNoise 4 жыл бұрын
In the uk if you cant get ich-x Protozin is a good one to use
@jenniferahough4983
@jenniferahough4983 4 жыл бұрын
I like Cuprazin too as long as no Loaches or inverts are in tank.
@joshcab968
@joshcab968 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video so helpful and helpful info
@lamontwatts9398
@lamontwatts9398 Жыл бұрын
Great job explaining 👏
@yournamehere3071
@yournamehere3071 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent info! Thanx
@chefrarestones1960
@chefrarestones1960 4 жыл бұрын
Another great and informative video!!! The way you explain things in you videos are so clear and concise!!! Thanks for all you do to make keeping fish much more fun!!!🙂
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
Appreciate you watching!
@testingsomething5961
@testingsomething5961 3 жыл бұрын
very informative video thanks
@Pierogi_is_plural_for_Pierog
@Pierogi_is_plural_for_Pierog 4 жыл бұрын
UGH! I trust you words so much and you have relieved me of this stress. I am doing your method and aquarium co-op. Love those guys! Thank you so much!
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for being here! I know how stressful sick fish can be - I really hope everything works out well.
@johnjwedrall4290
@johnjwedrall4290 8 ай бұрын
Good informative video on ICH !
@lostcanadian1240
@lostcanadian1240 2 жыл бұрын
Where have these videos been my whole life? These are awesome
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@SteenfottAquatics
@SteenfottAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
Great video my friend, really well done.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bob! Hope all is well! Maybe see you at Aquashella Dallas? : -)
@SteenfottAquatics
@SteenfottAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
@@PrimeTimeAquatics Maybe =P
@EC-vo6if
@EC-vo6if 3 жыл бұрын
I always end up on your channel to answer my questions. Then i go over all the other ones and still come back here for confirmation. Idk maannn...For me, you explain things better than Cory. Both are great but glad you're here. Thanks a ton!
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you - appreciate you being here! I always encourage people to have multiple sources of info!
@anthonybrown8158
@anthonybrown8158 4 жыл бұрын
Very informative video, just like always thank you for time and videos
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ivonlopez9999
@ivonlopez9999 3 жыл бұрын
Wow! This is the most thorough video on ich I’ve come across. I wish I’d seen this video before losing ALL my fish to ich... that was very painful to watch. The meds I used did not work and I’ve been discouraged to try the fish hobby again. After watching your video, I might reconsider.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын
I hope you try again! Thanks for watching.
@kyrabon6497
@kyrabon6497 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much❤️ your wisdom is much appreciated!!!
@TC-zn5wg
@TC-zn5wg 3 жыл бұрын
This is the most informed video I have seen on ich.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@rogerwilkinson2818
@rogerwilkinson2818 Жыл бұрын
Superb, informative video, thank you
@markhunter2244
@markhunter2244 4 жыл бұрын
Super advice, nice clear instructions 🤓
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@PUCOPZ
@PUCOPZ Жыл бұрын
Loved your video!
@angelmika2010
@angelmika2010 2 жыл бұрын
Very informational and helpful! I just seen 2 of my neon tetras with ich in my 29 gallon betta tank which this is my first time ever dealing with ich. I will definitely use the methods you stated.
@davidcasuccio6976
@davidcasuccio6976 Жыл бұрын
You're exactly right and everything you said you could never be too cautious
@randomzero1997
@randomzero1997 2 жыл бұрын
I'm having my first experience with Ich and this video was very informative thank you. Subscribed :)
@NOETICS..
@NOETICS.. 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks sir. Appreciate this vids very much.
@johnpotsch7349
@johnpotsch7349 Ай бұрын
Thank you for making this
@jeffcarpenter6306
@jeffcarpenter6306 2 жыл бұрын
I will give this a try. Thank you
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