White spot in tank

[George&Ade]

Hi.
Ive got one of those "Rio juwel" bow fronted tanks (approx 44 gallons)with live plants....good filtration....plenty of aireation.
All levels checked weekly + weekly water changes (approx 15%)
I have 3 Ryukins...3 Black moors....2 Red capped orandas...And 2 small suckers (algae eaters)
Ive been having a problem with white spot mainly on the black moors for the past 4 weeks.
Ive been using the "Interpet" anti whitespot treatment every week (about 4 doses now).
The white spot dissapears for a few days after treatment,but then re-appears.
Any ideas please?

 

[The-Wolf]

Treatment: Malachite green or methyol blue
Raise water temperature to 82f
Medicate for 12-14 days
Discontinue carbon filtration during treatment
Perform water changes between treatments

The life cycle of the ich parasite takes about two weeks from start to finish. Higher temps will shorten the cycle, while low temps lengthen it. Therefore, raising the water temp shortens the time it takes for the parasite to reach the stage in which it is susceptible to medication.

Treatments must be given for a long enough period to assure that all parasites are gone. Watch carefully for other infections, as secondary infections often occur where the skin has been damaged by the parasite.

Although nothing kills the parasite once it has latched onto the fish, several chemicals kill ich once it has left the fish. Malachite green, methylene blue, quinine hydrochloride, and mepracrine hydrochloride are all effective, and are available under several brand names.

Dose based on the package instructions, however cut dosages in half when treating scaleless catfish and tetras. Regardless of the medication used, treatment should be given continuously for 12-14 days to ensure all parasites are killed. Between treatments a partial water change is recommended.

HTH

 

[George&Ade]

Thank you Wolf.
Just one question though....will the higher temperature harm the fish??

 

[Cat]

IT shouldn't harm them ,they might like warming up george

 

[George&Ade]

O.K. cat........thanks

(By the way....im "Ade"......"George" is the wife...short for georgina)

 

[The-Wolf]

raising the tem for coldwater fish for short periods of time is ok.

problems only occur when they are permanently kept in high temps.

 

[Cat]

O.K. cat........thanks

(By the way....im "Ade"......"George" is the wife...short for georgina)

You have to be confusing

Hi ade hope your fish recover.