k guys thanks for the input. I think I am going to continue the way I am just for now, I just did a 30% water change tonight and ammonia was less than 2.0 and nitrites .5-1 (much better). Male marigold swordtail just seems to be hanging out at top of water (I have increased my flow of filter just in case it might help agitate the water for more oxygen, in case the ich is in it's gills). I noticed also the white spots are "still" on the female red velvet, yet it has been about 48 hours already, with temps around 82, I would have thought according to literature I have read, the parasites should have dropped off to become free swimming at this stage. Oh well, medicated after water change again, no carbon in, and will repeat in 48 hours, and hope it works. This really is an addictive hobby. Any other final suggestions for me would be greatly appreciated, I would love to beat this ich on my first contamination here.
