Formulation evidence record
API Liquid Super Ick Cure
Ich treatment · US formulation
Shrimp
Amano, cherry, crystal and other freshwater shrimp.
Snails
Nerite, mystery, ramshorn and other aquarium snails.
Live plants
Rooted and floating live aquarium plants.
Marine invertebrates
Corals, anemones, starfish and marine crustaceans.
Not addressed by the manufacturer for: scaleless fish, biological filter. No statement was found, so no verdict is given — that is not a clearance.
Why FishyMag says this
The manufacturer's own wording, quoted rather than paraphrased, so you can judge it yourself.
Shrimp
Manufacturer advises againstAPI advises against use in any aquarium containing invertebrates unless directed by an aquatic veterinarian.
“Shrimp, snails, and other invertebrates may be sensitive to this medication; not recommended for use in any freshwater or saltwater aquarium with invertebrates unless indicated to do so by an aquatics veterinarian.”
manufacturer page · apifishcare.com · checked August 16, 2026
Snails
Sources disagreeAPI advises against use with invertebrates, while some retailer listings claim snails tolerate a half dose. The manufacturer outranks the retailer here, so treat this as do-not-use unless a vet says otherwise — but the disagreement is real and worth knowing about.
“Shrimp, snails, and other invertebrates may be sensitive to this medication; not recommended for use in any freshwater or saltwater aquarium with invertebrates unless indicated to do so by an aquatics veterinarian.”
manufacturer page · apifishcare.com · checked August 16, 2026
“Some retailer listings state the product is safe for snails at half the normal dose, while others say to remove aquatic snails before dosing.”
retailer · chewy.com · checked August 16, 2026
Live plants
No evidence foundNo manufacturer statement about live plants was found for this formulation.
No manufacturer statement was found for this group. That is not the same as a clearance — treat it as unconfirmed and ask the manufacturer before dosing.
Marine invertebrates
Manufacturer advises againstThe same instruction covers saltwater aquariums containing invertebrates.
“not recommended for use in any freshwater or saltwater aquarium with invertebrates unless indicated to do so by an aquatics veterinarian”
manufacturer page · apifishcare.com · checked August 16, 2026
Product details
- Manufacturer states it treats
- Ich (Ichthyophthirius), Cryptocaryon
- Chemical filtration
- Remove chemical filtration during treatment
- Active ingredients
- Malachite green
manufacturer page · apifishcare.com · checked August 16, 2026
Record last checked August 16, 2026 · confidence medium
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Ich treatment · US formulation
The manufacturer advises against using this with your tank.
At least one thing you listed is named in a warning. Move that livestock to another tank, or choose a different treatment.
- ShrimpManufacturer advises against
API advises against use in any aquarium containing invertebrates unless directed by an aquatic veterinarian.
- SnailsSources disagree
API advises against use with invertebrates, while some retailer listings claim snails tolerate a half dose. The manufacturer outranks the retailer here, so treat this as do-not-use unless a vet says otherwise — but the disagreement is real and worth knowing about.
- Live plantsNo evidence found
No manufacturer statement about live plants was found for this formulation.
See the manufacturer’s exact wording and sources for API Liquid Super Ick Cure →
No evidence found means no manufacturer statement was found — not that the product is safe. FishyMag does not diagnose disease or recommend treatments.
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