Diva51

I am brand new to Fish Lore and have only had my aquarium since August. I have recently (2 weeks) lost all of my fish except one very harty albino corey(Boo). He is still doing fine although he was very nervous all by himself so I broke down and bought another albino corey(Casper) and they are doing fine. How long do I need to treat the aquarium for ICH before I put more fish in. I have raised the temp to 80.

Shawnie

welcome to fishlore!!!!!

for ich, raise the temp to 83F and leave it there for 2 weeks....do 2 gravel vacs each week to get the ich spores out of the subtrate...add extra bubble wand as warmer water has less oxygen.....

do you know the readings for ammonia/nitrites/nitrates? have you figured out why they have ich? usually stress or water issues can cause that..and overstocked but you dont sound overstocked..

Diva51

I had not put a heater in the tank so I am guessing that they were cold. At the end of the 2 weeks is 80 safe temp?

Shawnie

safe for them yes..78-80 is good..what esle will you be stocking with them?

Diva51

Probably some gouramis and tetras. Not really sure yet.

aquarist48

Welcome to Fish Lore Diva. Great advice above. Best wishes for your fish.
You are correct since the tank wasn't heated they may have caught a chill causing the ICH problem.
Ken