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Golden Dojo Loach with ICH Parasite

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I recently had a large outbreak of ICH parasite in my 20 gallon tank. Eleven platies, a betta, and five kuhli loaches ended up being separated in a hospital tank and have been in treatment for three days.

Today I looked in to see my golden dojo loach seems to have it too. She's got white spots on her face and a few on her dorsal and caudal fins. Is it safe to put her in the hospital tank, which has been careful adjusted to 82F? Or will I have to wait for everyone to be okay before treating her? Is Marineland Ick Remedy safe for her?

Please help, I'm tired of losing my fish... :help:

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I believe loaches are "scaleless" fish so introduce him to hospital tank slowly(acclimate him.)What are the meds instructions for them.
What are the active ingredients in the med?
What are you doing with the main tank?
If it is NOT fish free ,or also being treated it will not matter what you do in hosp. tank IMO.
Ich can live 3-7 days without a fish pretty easily.
Careful mixing treatments.Heat can cause problems with some meds(like LOW O2).
Use a bubbler or lower water level so return from filter makes splash.
 
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Just leave him in the main tank and treat with paragaurd for about a week. It is completely safe for all fish and inverts, scaleless included. I have used many times with my yoyos, no problem at all. No temp change needed, no worry about oxygen levels. Carry on as usual with the knowledge the ick will be gone soon and that no stress is put on the fish.
 
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