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title: "Hikari Usa AHK73214 Ich-X for Aquarium, 4-Ounce"
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price: "₨452"
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reviews_count: 13
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# Safe for plants & fish 4 fl. oz. potent formula Trusted ich treatment Hikari Usa AHK73214 Ich-X for Aquarium, 4-Ounce

**Brand:** hikari
**Price:** ₨452
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🛡️ Defend your aquatic oasis with Hikari Ich-X — because your fish deserve the best!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Hikari Usa AHK73214 Ich-X for Aquarium, 4-Ounce by hikari
- **How much does it cost?** ₨452 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sc](https://www.desertcart.sc/products/32684955-hikari-usa-ahk73214-ich-x-for-aquarium-4-ounce)

## Best For

- hikari enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted hikari brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact & Ready:** 4-ounce bottle fits perfectly in your fish pharmacy for emergency use anytime.
- • **Rapid Ich Defense:** Clinically proven to eliminate ich quickly, protecting your aquatic community.
- • **Plant & Snail Friendly:** Formulated to safeguard delicate aquarium plants and snails when dosed correctly.
- • **Peace of Mind Guarantee:** Keep your tank healthy and stress-free with a product that’s always ready when you need it.
- • **Veteran Aquarist Approved:** Highly recommended by experts and hobbyists for reliable ich control.

## Overview

Hikari USA Ich-X is a 4-ounce aquarium treatment specifically formulated to effectively combat ich, the common and stubborn fish parasite. Trusted by aquarists worldwide, it is safe for fish, plants, and snails when used as directed, making it an essential addition to any home aquarium’s health arsenal.

## Description

desertcart.com : Hikari Usa AHK73214 Ich-X for Aquarium, 4-Ounce : Aquarium Treatments : Pet Supplies

Review: Safe for fish and plants (and snails when used right) - Cured my 20 gal tank of ich, and didnt affect my plants. Took out my nerite snails and treated them with a lighter dose and they are just fine! no deaths and everybody is doing great months later. Did dye the silicone slightly but nothing that noticeable
Review: You never want to need it and not have it on hand - The dreaded ich! What aquarist hasn't had to fight with this aggravating problem at least once? I am getting back into aquariums after several decades and enjoying every bit of it except one thing: Worrying about what happens if my fish gets sick. I am keeping a very small setup - one 10g with a single betta male in it for now, and I will be adding four julii corys in a few weeks, once everything has settled down and my betta boy feels comfortable and I'm sure the tank is cycled properly. He was kind of a no-notice rescue so I've had to do a fish-in cycle. One of the first things I needed to do was get my at-home pharmacy together. Starting from zero, I quickly learned that aquarium science has grown by leaps and bounds, and to my delight there are so many new and better things available now. I love Hikari and Seachem products, and Ich-X was highly recommended by folks I spoke to when asking for recommendations on what I should have on-hand. The bottle arrived very quickly and in great condition, and now sits amongst its fellows in my fish pharmacy, where I hope it will expire before I ever need it. At which time, I shall replace it with a fresh bottle, because you just never know, and I can't take the anxiety of worrying about what I'll do if my fish get sick. Reasonable cost for a product with a very high reputation for quality and efficacy.

## Features

- Hikari ich x 4oz
- The most widely respected formulation for the treatment of ich
- Additives & supplements

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B007R5KFMO |
| ASIN  | B007R5KFMO |
| Age Range Description | all |
| Best Sellers Rank | #13,334 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #110 in Aquarium Water Treatments |
| Brand Name | Hikari |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (942) |
| Date First Available | June 15, 2004 |
| Date First Available  | June 15, 2004 |
| Department | Unisex-Adult |
| Department  | Unisex-Adult |
| Directions | See product label. |
| Included Components | Hikari Usa AHK73214 Ich-X for Aquarium, 4-Ounce |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 0.02 x 0.02 x 0.02 inches |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 5.28 x 1.57 x 1.5 inches |
| Item Weight | 9.07 g |
| Item model number | 42172 |
| Item model number  | 42172 |
| Manufacturer | TopDawg Pet Supply |
| Manufacturer  | TopDawg Pet Supply |
| Material | Plastic |
| Model Name | Hikari Usa AHK73214 Ich-X for Aquarium, 4-Ounce |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Dimensions  | 0.02 x 0.02 x 0.02 inches; 0.32 ounces |
| Size | 4 fl. oz. |
| Specific Uses for Product | Aquarium treatment |
| Target Audience Keyword | fish |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Hikari
- **Item Form:** Liquid
- **Item Weight:** 9.07 g
- **Liquid Volume:** 4 Fluid Ounces
- **Manufacturer:** TopDawg Pet Supply

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: how quickly do you see improvements?  This is day 3 for me and not seeing much improvement yet.**
A: Ich medicine can only kill the ich when it’s free swimming. The ich rotates in a life cycle. When you see the white dots on your fish there is ich feeding on your fish’ skin. The individual parasite leaves the skin eventually falls to the substrate and multiplies. Then all the new parasites release into the water looking for a fish(free swimming stage) and this is the only time they are vulnerable to medicine. This whole life cycle takes multiple days probably a week. So I’m not surprised you don’t see improvement after 3 days. Just making this comment so other people will see this and be informed that ich is a lengthy treatment and it doesn’t matter what medicine you’re using because they’re all only effective when the ich is free swimming.

**Q: does this only kill the ich that is on the fish and not the cysts that lie in the gravel**
A: It does not kill Inch on the fish or the cysts in the substrate. It only kills the swimmers that hatch from the cysts. That is why you must go thru the complete cycle.

**Q: directions kind of confused me, on the second day after doing 1/3 water change, do I do full initial dosage again? does clarify.**
A: When I replace the 1/3 water I add a full dosage of ich x along with Prime or dechlor product to help fish coat. This works for me.

**Q: What are the ingredients   duh?**
A: From the label: "Contains: water; formaldehyde (<5%), methanol (<2%), malachite green chloride (<0.1%)."

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Safe for fish and plants (and snails when used right)
*by S***Y on February 8, 2026*

Cured my 20 gal tank of ich, and didnt affect my plants. Took out my nerite snails and treated them with a lighter dose and they are just fine! no deaths and everybody is doing great months later. Did dye the silicone slightly but nothing that noticeable

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ You never want to need it and not have it on hand
*by P***S on February 28, 2026*

The dreaded ich! What aquarist hasn't had to fight with this aggravating problem at least once? I am getting back into aquariums after several decades and enjoying every bit of it except one thing: Worrying about what happens if my fish gets sick. I am keeping a very small setup - one 10g with a single betta male in it for now, and I will be adding four julii corys in a few weeks, once everything has settled down and my betta boy feels comfortable and I'm sure the tank is cycled properly. He was kind of a no-notice rescue so I've had to do a fish-in cycle. One of the first things I needed to do was get my at-home pharmacy together. Starting from zero, I quickly learned that aquarium science has grown by leaps and bounds, and to my delight there are so many new and better things available now. I love Hikari and Seachem products, and Ich-X was highly recommended by folks I spoke to when asking for recommendations on what I should have on-hand. The bottle arrived very quickly and in great condition, and now sits amongst its fellows in my fish pharmacy, where I hope it will expire before I ever need it. At which time, I shall replace it with a fresh bottle, because you just never know, and I can't take the anxiety of worrying about what I'll do if my fish get sick. Reasonable cost for a product with a very high reputation for quality and efficacy.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best ich treatment available!!
*by 3***T on February 11, 2026*

It works!! I had an ich outbreak in my tank and this took care of it. Do yourself a favor and just order this even if you don’t have ich yet - the shipping takes several days and I was tormented watching my fish decline until it arrived. It took until day 4 of treatment to see improvement, and now on day 5 it’s almost totally gone. And my Amano shrimp and snails have survived through the in-tank treatment, and no fish (a female betta and 6 ember tetras) succumbed to the parasite. Follow the instructions to the letter, and remember that even if you have, say, a 10 gallon tank, unless you fill to the brim and have zero decoration (evaluate your life), you should account for your actual water volume in the tank when dosing Ich-X. So I guesstimated I had closer to 8 gallons of water, and did about 4ml of Ich-X instead of the 5ml for 10 gallons. The measuring cap it comes with is a little tough to be precise with small mL volume, so maybe get a separate measuring pipette or something, but I eyeballed it and had success. Also, aerate!! I turned my tank temp up to 82, which lowers oxygen in my water. I have a HOB filter but also panic-ordered a little stone bubbler for the treatment as well, and I think it helped. Fish often die of ich due to suffocation as it infects their gills. Finally, just poke a hole through the foil cap and squeeze out what you need. Way less blue mess that way. This is considered the best ich treatment available, for good reason. I’ll never be without it again. 10/10

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*Last updated: 2026-03-14*