[ReneeB]

I need to get ride of this ick, but I don't know what to try next.

Back on March 9th I saw ick on two of my blue koi. Carbon filters removed, I started treating with Ick Clear Tabs and added a little amount of salt. bout 1/2 tsp per gallon (they are in a 55 gallon wintering tank). Levels tested ok, temperate was raised to 82

I did Ick Clear Tabs with the 25% water changes through the March 11th. On March 12th I switched over and started using Quick Cure (mal green). 1 drop per gallon, ever 24 hours, doing 25% water changes before each dose. I used melifix and pimafix during this time too. I used Quick Cure from March 12th to March 18th.

March 19th, water change, then slowly started increasing the salt levels to 3tsp/gallon and heat to 84 degrees. I maintained this level with the filters running until March 30th. There was no change. I started to lower the salt levels, keeping the heat up, so I could use the Jungle Life Guard I ordered.

April 3rd I teated the fish in a "fresh" 20 gallon with the Life Guard. 1 tab/gallon. I've been treating every 24 hours ever since. Today is April 22 and they are still sick. Within the first 3 days it looked like the Ick was getting better, the large spots went away, and just the small grain looking stuff was left. The temp during the Lifeguard was around 82, water levels normal. Their condition has not changed from that. They have several white grans of "salt" just on there tail fins. And these have not changed in 18 some days.

Anyone have suggestions on how I can get them feeling better?? I don't know what my next step should be. Coppersafe? Is there a medicated food? Should I do more than 3tsp/gallon of salt with heat? I thought about have a vet remove the spots, but even thou I fish, that seems cruel. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! I miss just enjoying them.