Clown Loaches, as with all Loaches, are considered scaleless fish (their scales are VERY small, meaning that their skin is very exposed). Because of this, they are VERY susceptible to Ick, and unfortunately, difficult to treat. Most scaleless fish (Clown Loaches included) will react poorly to too much salt or medications. ONLY buy Ick meds that are safe for scaleless fish, and if you try to treat with the salt method, use approximately 1 tablespoon per 1-2 gallons of water (in addition to turning the tank heater up to about 85*). Treat for at LEAST 2 weeks.
As others have said, the green stuff on your filter is algae, not bacteria. The bacteria will grow inside the filter (on the media like the filter floss/pads). Cleaning off the algae will have no affect on the tank (other than aesthetic value). Medications and salt will kill the filter bacteria (and activated carbon in the filter will remove medications, so you MUST remove it to treat with meds), so be prepared to do religious water changes (if using meds, clean the tank as directed on the bottle/packet). If you use salt, you should be doing water changes every 3-4 days to keep the ammonia down. When you finish treating the Ick, be sure to do weekly maintenance on your tank to keep the fish as free of stress as possible. Feel free to email me if you have any questions.
Soop Nazi
2007-12-17 13:28:58
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answered by nosoop4u246 7
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The green stuff is algae and not bacteria. You can spot clean the algae off but don't go crazy cleaning the entire filter because you will also remove the beneficial bacteria.
You need to slowly raise the temperature of your tank to accelerate the ich cycle. Do a search on this method.
2007-12-17 18:36:59
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answered by kana121569 6
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Ich is a parsite. The bacteria in a filter is a GOOD thing, don't clean it other than gently rinsing the filter media in used tank water during a water change.
Link below on treating freshwater ich.
2007-12-17 18:31:42
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answered by Anonymous
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okay to tell you now yes clean your filter but then go to the fish store and tell them you need a liquicated medicine for ich and tell them what type of fish it is and describe how big it is and they should give you a certain medicine for the fish but be sure to hold on to the recipt because all medicines dont work on every type of fish.then be very careful that you don't get any f the medicine on your hands and if you do wash hands immediately with hot water and antibacterial soap (some of the medicines are known to cause cancer if absored to skin).ICH CAN AND WILL KILL YOUR FISH IF YOU WAIT TO LONG TO MEDICATE IT.
2007-12-17 20:01:56
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answered by Anonymous
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Of course you should clean the filter atleast once a month when doing filter media changes. It will really help get the tank cleaner.
2007-12-17 18:59:56
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answered by Betta92 3
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Not sure what "ich" has to do with algae in your filter,
or why your "details" have nothing to do with the "ich",
but, by all means, clean the filter!
2007-12-17 18:48:16
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answered by skaizun 6
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YES! Always keep the filters clean. Think of it this way, it's like you never cleaning your apartment or room.
2007-12-17 18:31:17
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answered by Mazz 5
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It wouldn't have any use. The "green stuff" that you referred to is algae. You can just scrub it down to help with algae. Water changes are essential to tropical fish to keep them alive and healthy. Water changes to them is showers for us.
2007-12-17 18:31:10
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answered by C#R!$ 3
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if any fish have ich its best to do a 100% water change and turn up the heater just a tad!
2007-12-17 19:30:44
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answered by c.dub41 3
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huh?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-12-17 21:16:27
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answered by J & E Goldfish N Guppy Aquariums 2
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