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RedTail Catfish

Posted: 18 Jul 2004, 10:42
by deuce bigalow
My redtail catfish is scratching it's body on the sand. Is this ick? Can I use salt to treat it? If not, what should I do?

Posted: 18 Jul 2004, 11:31
by Silurus
Is this ick?
You should be able to see if it's ich, since the cysts would be visible as little white spots all over the body and fins.

Posted: 18 Jul 2004, 12:36
by deuce bigalow
Silurus wrote:
Is this ick?
You should be able to see if it's ich, since the cysts would be visible as little white spots all over the body and fins.
Yes it is ick :shock: Can I use salt?

Posted: 18 Jul 2004, 12:51
by Silurus
A better way of treating ich can be found here.

Posted: 19 Jul 2004, 21:04
by velocity
i wouldnt recomend using salt.