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What's your lighting schedule? I run mine for 8 hours with a ramp-up period. Blastos don't need intense light, but consistency helps. Also, what's your substrate? Sand or bare bottom?

I've got the tank at 82 degrees right now, is that warm enough or should I bump it up a bit more?

Also, I'm wondering if I should keep using the Maracyn-Oxy, it's supposed to treat bacterial, fungal, and viral infections, so maybe it's still worth a shot?

One more thing, for a 10 Gallon tank ...

I'm really hoping someone can help me out here. I've had friends tell me they think my fish has Ich, but I'm not convinced.

"Big Blue" got this bump on his mouth a while back when he was in my big tank. I moved him to a 10-gallon tank about 6 weeks ago and he was doing alright. But then about 10 ...