vortex diatom d-1 filter+ICH

waxer1986

ok not sure if this is the right place for this
so if its not "sorry"
ok so im thinking off getting vortex diatom d-1 filter
for my aquarium just to use once a week to clean the water.
now i have a case off ich that i cant get rid off tryed everything.
but when i was ordering this filter i read that its good for getting rid
off ich..so i am looking for a guide on how long i should leave it on
for and do i do it once a day to get rid off the ich...ty

Fishyfreak

I would be more inclined to look at the source of the whitespot rather than looking at the filter.

Can you post more details of the system, stock, equipment, livestock etc.

waxer1986

Fishyfreak wrote: »

I would be more inclined to look at the source of the whitespot rather than looking at the filter.

Can you post more details of the system, stock, equipment, livestock etc.

rio180 liter
1 frog
1 siamese fighting fish
1 guppy
4 tetras
5 tiger barbs
and six clown loaches i no tank might be bit small for them
but took them off some 1 that had to get rid off his tank

Fishyfreak

I take it the clown loaches are the ones with the Ich. If they are newly introduced it is quite common.

Raise the temp to 28/29 degrees, make sure the water is well aerated though. Most of the meds available on the market aren't great tbh.

Bit of a mad mix of livestock in a 180ltr tank. Clown loaches grow massive so long term they are not suitable.

Siamese fighting fish & Tiger Barbs is just about the worst combination possible. I'm surprised the fighter has any fins left.

To be honest i'd get rid of the fighter, frog and 4 loaches and stock it with better community fish.

Have you still got the Juwel Box filter in the tank? What sort of maintenance are you doing a week (water changes)? How long is the tank running?

I would suggest that you join www.irishfishforum.com , great site with loads of helpful people who've made all of the same mistakes over the years. Believe me, we've all been there!!

waxer1986

iv raised the temp ages ago and i also added salt
i read it helps wit the ich..the tank is running nearly a year..
to be honest the barbs and the fighter fish keep to then selves

waxer1986

waxer1986 wrote: »

iv raised the temp ages ago and i also added salt
i read it helps wit the ich..the tank is running nearly a year..
to be honest the barbs and the fighter fish keep to then selves

Also doing 20% water change every second day for ages...
And ya the box filter is still in the tank!

Fishyfreak

What type of salt did you use?

Are you dechlorinating the water for the water changes?

Clown Loaches are scaleless so it is common but it usually clears up quickly, there has to be some underlying stress that prolonging the ich.

Have you a test kit? What are your water parameters?

waxer1986

Fishyfreak wrote: »

What type of salt did you use?

Are you dechlorinating the water for the water changes?

Clown Loaches are scaleless so it is common but it usually clears up quickly, there has to be some underlying stress that prolonging the ich.

Have you a test kit? What are your water parameters?

sea salt and ya im dechlorinating the water
it aint that bad only 1 or 2 off the clowns
have a couple off spots..
so the water changes must be keeping ut at bay for now,,