betta tank may be contaminated

[cschum00]

I have three fish tanks, one of my ten gallons has just here recently showed signs of ich and internal parasite. My betta is in a 5 gallon. I do weekly 20 - 30 % w/c and have used the same gravel vac on all of my tanks, w/o disinfecting before doing do. I knew better. Anyway he has shown no signs, But the owner at the fish store recommened that I treat all my tanks. I bought para guard, because it is better for my tetras in one of my tanks. What do you guys think. Should I treat before signs or wait

 

[rollntider]

um...i would not treat a healthy fish for an illness

 

[cschum00]

I'm leaning toward not giving meds until signs too. Anybody have other ideas on the matter. advice / ideas would be Much appreciated.

 

[BettaMomma]

I would probably just do a little bit bigger water changes than normal on the tanks that are not the infected ones.

And I agree - unless you see signs of illness, I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[cschum00]

Thanks for responding. I just hope I haven't infected him because of my stupidity!!!

 

[Kiarra]

Aquarium salt discourages parasites.

 

[cschum00]

Thanks ,... just have to sit and wait.

 

[rollntider]

Just make sure if you use the same net, tools for all tanks, make sure you soak the net in methelethyne blue and rinse out to prevent cross contamination. I think there is a product called Net soak, that has meth blue in it as well. I use one of the other when i can find net soak. It is hard to find.