Ick + Neon Tetra = Problem

Stu · #1 (**permalink**) 20-01-2004, 10:34 AM

Im new to the fish thing, and my fish have recently gotten ick. I went out and bought the medicine, and I know the neons are sensitive, so I added half. I even did 25% water changes between does, but the 3 of the 4 neons died. Does anyone know what I should do?

Zeus · #2 (**permalink**) 30-06-2004, 03:19 PM

stop doing water changes, especially that big. for new neons that alone will kill them through stress and sudden water changes, p/h + temp.

treat the tank as a whole with your medicine, dilute it if required. ensure maximum aeration to the tank, then once medicine cycle has finished add carbon to your filter for a week.

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