My Tropical Fish, African Cichlids, HAVE ICH! (Ick) - How I Won the Battle! [THIS REALLY WORKED!]

A recent outbreak of ich was stopped fast and eliminated with when I followed the advice of friends in the fish keeping community.
A big shout out to IFG on KZbin and a big thanks to the Tank Talk Facebook community for all the help and advice.
A recommended source and reference is here: www.cichlid-forum.com
Another good reference, go here: www.fishlore.co...
**Here are some links to products I've used and recommend**
(You get a great deal by using these links and you support the channel)
Filters:
SunSun 302-B (265 gph): amzn.to/2Y6Ylhy
SunSun 704-B (525 gph with UV): amzn.to/2YFbHjV
SunSun HW 3000 (793 with UV): amzn.to/3hCm54W
Filter pads for all SunSun filters: amzn.to/30Ieg7E
Cut your own filter pads: amzn.to/2zD6SiP
Pinky filter floss: amzn.to/30QLNMS
SunSun Pre-Filter (goes over intake): amzn.to/3fv6aU1
Flexible hose cleaning brush: amzn.to/2N5x8p7
SunSun Pre-Filter (In-Line Canister): amzn.to/2UQ79WX
SunSun Canister O-Ring replacement: amzn.to/2BhU7uf
SunSun UV 9W replacement bulb: amzn.to/2N0eoHB
Suggested Bio Media that I use in my canisters:
Biohome Ultimate: amzn.to/3e8Cs70
MarinePure: amzn.to/37z9UB7
CNZ sponge filled bio-balls: amzn.to/3e7aitd
Pumice stone: amzn.to/2Y6vk5t
Crushed coral/aragonite: amzn.to/2N6DYKM
Chemical Filtration I've Used with Good Results:
Seachem Purigen: amzn.to/3hCygyG
Seachem Matrix Carbon: amzn.to/2Y6sOft
Mesh bags: amzn.to/2AJb4hj
Other items:
Suggested substrate (aragonite): amzn.to/2N6DYKM
My favorite LED lights: amzn.to/2N0YrRd
Inexpensive Powerheads: amzn.to/2N5dTMu
Better quality Powerhead (Hydor): amzn.to/37y8pTT
Heaters I use:
Eheim: amzn.to/3e2PByp
Cobalt Neo Therm: amzn.to/2N5eFZU
API (Black Plastic Shielded): amzn.to/3e8HujY
Recommended Meds to have on hand:
Fritz Maracyn 2: amzn.to/2UJRqJ1
API Furan 2: amzn.to/2N10iWb
API General Cure: amzn.to/3ejsFLe
Kordon Ick Attack: amzn.to/37A2iOF
Seachem Metroplex: amzn.to/2N5g9TY
Seachem Garlic Guard: amzn.to/2N3W549
Seachem Focus: amzn.to/2Ax8yef
Water Treatment Products I Use & Recommend:
Seachem Prime: amzn.to/37xa1gD
Seachem Safe: amzn.to/3d7Tscn
Seachem Lake Salt: amzn.to/30PeQ3A
Seachem Pristine: amzn.to/3ejvEDq
Seachem Clarity: amzn.to/2CdDCA4
Aquarium Quick Start Products I Recommend:
Seachem Stability: amzn.to/3e2SgYS
Fritz Turbo Start: amzn.to/3d7UXr1
Dr. Tim's One and Only: amzn.to/2CdEFju
For more fish keeping videos with tricks, tips and hacks, check out these playlists:
For "My Best Fish Keeping Tips" click here:
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For tips and tricks with Fluval FX canister filters go here:
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For tips and tricks with SunSun canister filters go here:
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For videos on water changes and controlling nitrates, click here:
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For videos on general canister filter maintenance, click here:
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My Top 10 most popular videos of all time:
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There's a friendly and helpful group of fish keepers on Facebook at: "Ben O'Cichlid" Yes, cichlid is in the name but all types of fish keepers are welcome. Be sure to answer the join-in questions so the admins let you in (it's how we keep trolls and bots out).
For more behind the scenes pictures and videos follow me on Instagram at: "ben.o.cichlid"
Join me most Saturdays at 10am (Pacific) for the "Cichlids & Coffee" Live Stream. Great people and great topics are discussed and I get to answer your questions LIVE!
Support the hobby by visiting your local fish store and joining clubs that work to support and defend the hobby. I'm a member of the American Cichlid Association. You can check them out here: cichlid.org.
Shout-outs to Christopher Martin for the Cichlids & Coffee logo, to Sam Penny for the KZbin channel banner art and to Phil Griffiths for the dropping fish video, for putting Sam's artwork in the surf and for the channel icon!
Never forget - you reading this right now - YOU ROCK!