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Yes. During the lifecycle of Ichthyophthirius multifiliis (or "Ich"), the parasite falls off of its host and encapsulates itself in an adhesive shell. It is then pulled by the current until it attaches to rocks, plants and other surfaces. The parasite can linger, free-swimming, in the water for some time, and thus infect new tanks by transferring water from one aquarium to another.
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Why is bromothymol blue used?
Bromothymol blue is used as an indicator dye and to cure ich in aquarium fish.
How do you calculate lod and loq by hplc give example?
refer ICH chapter Q2(R1) for beter underrstsnding. Dnyaneshwar Patil
Explain how the properties of water are different from the two element that make it up?
As you may already know, water is a compound of two elements, hydrogen and oxygen. At normal room temperature, water is a liquid. Hydrogen and oxygen are both gas at room temerature.
How is ich transferred?
The protozoa, Ichthyophthirius multifiliis (or "Ich"), is transferred readily from tank to tank by infected fish, plants, and equipment. You should never use a net, or even your hands, in a tank known to be infected with Ich, in any other tank, before thoroughly sanitizing them. The reason for this is that, during its dividing stage, i. multifiliis produces an adhesive shell that will stick to anything, nets and hands included.
How do you cure ich in a 125 gallon saltwater tank?
Remove the sick fish..... the fish that has the ich should be put in a hospital tank then treated for ich, corals do not get ich, only the fish, so a ten gallon tank with a aerator would be ideal for a hospital tank....
How do you add a new goldfish with ich to a tank after one week of treatment and isolation at 72 degrees water in a bowl reg water changes NO new signs of ich?
All you need to do is equalise the water temperatures and then add the fish. I would wait at least 3 weeks (quarantine) though before adding a fish that has been sick to a tank of fish that are OK.
How do you cure ich on your fish?
you can buy water treatment for it at a petstore, when you buy it, put all the fish in a new jar or tank with fresh water with the ich ointment in it the same temperature as the old tank and make sure to filter the water so there is no chlorine, and put the fish in that, them dump the old tank out and clean everything with some kind of safe natural cleaner and rinse the hell out of it, then put the fish back in it, and use common sense. please..
How do you get rid of Ich in an empty fresh water fish tank?
You can either let the tank sit 'fallow' (empty of fish) for about eight weeks or you can remove and boil the gravel, replace all the water and replace or boil all of the filter media and decorations.
Ich on fish for how long?
Ich will kill every fish in the tank. It is deadly if left untreated. You will need to get to a pet shop and buy some Whitespot /Ich medication ASAP.
Do you have to clean the whole tank after treating ich white spots?
Yes
Is there a way to cure ich fish disease without using chemicals?
Sure. Ich are actually crusteaceans, and can be killed using copper. Please, however, do not use copper if you have other crusteaceans in your tank/pond. Transfer them into another tank before treatment. For more infomation, you can also try this link. <> ANSWER 2: bringing up the salt concentration in your tank to about 0.3% is another way to kill Ichthyophthirius multifilis without using harmful chemicals that could burn your fish's gills.
Is it safe to get more fish after treating ich for 48 hours?
NO. the lifecycle of ich unless you carefully turn up the temperature of the water is 2 WEEKS and only treatable in a short period of the cycle. No fish should be added to any tank with ich until the fish are free of any symptoms for at the very least 2 weeks. If it's a freshwater non planted tank then treat with salt and a gradual slight increase in heat. New fish will get sick too and further pollute the tank causeing more stress(resulting in suppressed immune systems) and the risk will increase of death from the ich.
Can your fish improve after treatment for ich?
If treated accordingly with the instructions in you anti-fungi medicine, they should be fine in a few days. Don't freak out and empty the bottle in your tank! A few drops will do. Correction. Anti fungal medication is completely ineffective against Ich and ICH TAKES 2 WEEKS to cure NOT a few days. the cysts on the fish will hatch and dissappear off the fish but it by no means indicates that the tank is free of Ich. Distrust ANY medication that says it can cure ich in less than 2 weeks unless it has instructions to turn the temperature of the water up. An Ich treatment cannot do anything about the ich that is observeable on the fish themselves as the slime coat protects it but it can help prevent reinfection. The best thing to do is a 50% water change and remove any stressors(overly aggressive fish) Search for answers on the lifecycle of ich and you will have a vastly improved understanding of how to treat the fish and what to expect. It's one of the most common diseases and the most easily treated and diagnosed. 2 weeks after the last spot on the fish you can stop worrying and remove medications or salt in the tank.
Can a clean penny in a 55 gallon cure ich?
No it most certainly will not. If your tank is cold water you will need to buy a White Spot/Ich cure from a pet shop and follow the instructions/directions on the box or bottle. If your tank is tropical you could use the heat method to kill the bugs or a commercial med. If you need the info for the heat method ask again.
What medication can be used to cure ich in a fish tank?
Any place that sells fish products will sell some kind of ich medication. there are many to choose from.
