Salt Bath

I had a bout of ick back in February that was devastating. Only lost 2 fish shortly after the outbreak, but I don't think their deaths were ick related. P did not get the white spots. Instead she got thick white film over her eyes. Poor little thing couldn't see! I don't know if it was a fungus or popeye or what, but this is the treatment I used to cure her. I tell everyone to try it. It's not word for word from the book, I've written it more like a recipe. Good luck!

the simple guide to Freshwater Aquariums by David E. Borvchowitz

SALT BATH

- put a couple of cups of tank water into a small container

- mix in/dissolve 1/2 teaspoon to 1 teaspoon aquarium salt

- Net afflicted fish and lower(still in net) into solution

** if fish shows signs of distress(thrashing), remove and dilute solution, try again**

- Keep netted fish in solution for up to 2 minutes

** this can be done 1-3 times a day until fish is well again