fishlover Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 (edited) My arowana has ich. I understand I can raise temperature to about 90F and add pickling salt (Sodium Chloride without iodine). I do not have pickling salt handy but I have a big bag of Potassium chloride. Can I use it instead? I appreciate your advice! Edited November 16, 2015 by fishlover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkSolid Posted November 17, 2015 Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 Thats a very tough question! Someone would have to know if the cellular and molecular biology of Aros is such that they can effectively regulate the homeostasis of potassium ions the same way as chloride ions. I know for humans we have separate trans-membrane proteins for active and facilitated diffusion of K+ and Cl- ions, so ingesting those two salts would not be equal for us. Whats the volume of water being treated? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD. Posted November 17, 2015 Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 90F will kill ich, no need to even add salt. Just make sure to increase 02 levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishlover Posted November 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 Thanks for the inputs. I am treating a 180g tank. I have decided to try out Cupramine from Seachem. I was told it is most effective and quick cure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD. Posted November 17, 2015 Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 Cupramine will work, but you cannot use it with Seachem Prime, or Seachem Safe. Make sure to do your homework first before using this particular medication. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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