MissMTS

My oscar is being treated for ich at the moment and I am waiting to move my crayfish out of my 29 gallon tank and in with my oscar because my 29 gallon is overstocked and the water levels are not good. I have a feeling that moving him will fix things. I don't know if the medication will harm him. If it won't I want to move him tonight, but if it will I will see if I can wait if it will hurt him.

steveangela1

I wouldn't personally expose the crayfish to the medicine if you can at all help it.

Shawnie

Id wait also...and is mr crayfish bigger than oscars mouth?? or he wont last long there

MissMTS

He is the same size as my Oscar right now, and the crayfish that I have will grow to be 8 inches to a foot long. I can keep him in my 29 gallon for a few more days, but the water levels are getting unsafe for the other fish.

COBettaCouple

Meds aren't needed for treating ich and can be treated simply with raising the tank temp. to 82-84F and keeping it there for 2 weeks, along with frequent water changes and cleaning at least once a week.

If you want to use something to help out with the Ich, I'd recommend Ich-Attack. It's safe, even for invertebrates. Rid-Ich isn't safe for all and it's recommended to remove them before treatment.

MissMTS

Thanks! I'll try that.