Hi Barbie, just as an update, I went with the salt only,the increased temp., and the partial water changes. The fish are back to their normal selves and the Ancistrus seems to be none the worse for wear. I must say I was surprised at the change in the fish once I did the water changes. I guess the ...

Yes, I suppose if I had thought about it I'd have figured it out :oops: Anyway I thank you for your information. I think I will go that route and forgo any additional medication and gradually add the salt while keeping a close eye on the Ancistrus. It's been so many years since I had to deal with ...

Barbie, thanks for the reply. That's good information. I agree that because there doesn't seem to be any sign if the ich cycsts that I should try to get rid of the copper at this point. I am concerned that with all the water changes you mentioned that I don't add additional stress by throwing the ...

Does anyone know whether Ancistrus will tolerate a 2gr per litre dose of salt as part of an ich treatment. I have been treating this tank with Aquarisol and increased temperature for the last 4 days. I have been reading that the chelated copper in Aquarisol may not have been the best choice.
I plan ...