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Can ick be given to other fish?
Yes, most of the time when fish have ick, all of the fish in the tank get it. If 1 fish in your tank has ick, treat the whole tank.
Fish tank sterilization will or will not help ick in fish?
If you're referring to running a sterilizer, it won't help a fish that already has ick. But a sterilizer is cheap insurance and will help prevent future outbreaks of ick and other diseases. If you're referring to cleaning out a tank with bleach and then reassembling it, this will not help a fish that already has ick. But if your fish have already died then you MUST sterilize the tank before adding other fish. The ick can remain the water and re-infect new fish.
Can a human catch ick from splashed fish tank water on face?
I wouldn't think so since ick is a scale sickness and you don't have scales. My fish once had ick (their better now) and I didn't get sick with ick. but maybe you should ask an employee at a pet store.
If you bang on a fish tank will it hurt the fish?
yes it would cause the fish to get a disese called ick a fish gets that sickness when they get scared or nervous
I have got a loach that has white lumps on it what will happen?
The white lumps are what is commonly known as ick. Loaches are prone to it as are most other scaleless fish. If your tank and the other fish are healthy they should not be affected by it, if not, your whole tank could be wiped out by this disease. I recommend buying something like nox-ick, just be carefull, you want to do a half dose for scaleless fish. Ick is probably the most common fish disease and the easiest to cure, but it can have devistateing effects on tank if it isn't treated at an early stage.
What causes "ick" in a fish tank and how can it be prevented or treated effectively?
"Ick" in a fish tank is caused by a parasite called Ichthyophthirius multifiliis. It can be prevented by maintaining good water quality, avoiding stress to the fish, and quarantining new fish. To treat it effectively, you can raise the water temperature slowly to around 86F and use medication specifically designed to treat ich.
What should you do if your fish have ick and you can't raise the temperature of your tank?
You should look to getting a heater to properly treat the fish, otherwise it may not get better
If one fish gets ick will all of the fish get ick?
Yes, all of the fish in the tank could get it. Even if only 1 fish in your tank has it, treat every fish to make sure the parasite gets off. I noticed one day that one of my little fishie friends had ick, the next day all of my guppies did, and 2 died. If you notice ick on your fish, treat it PRONTO! Or else you might lose a couple. :( :(
How do you cure ick?
Go to a pet shop and get the medication for it.If you have any other fish in your tank/bowl take them out because it will spread.It is an infection.My goldfish died from "ick" so you'd better hurry to get the medication.
What does fish ick look like?
Ick is white spots that look like salt on your fish. If your fish is infected, it can kill your fish. The common signs are rubbing against decor in the tank, cloudy eyes, ragged fins, rapid breathing and loss of appetite. Take your infected fish to a vet to receive medicine or use salt/heat remedies to remove it.
Is ick contagious?
Yes, ick is highly contagious. Fish get it when they are stressed out, depressed, and/or weak. Ick is believed to be in water already.It spreads very quickly from one fish to another and you have to treat it right away. To treat ick, take the infected fish to a vet or use a home remedy such as salt or heat.
How does the size of a fish tank affect the growth of fish, and do fish grow to the size of their tank?
The size of a fish tank can affect the growth of fish because it impacts their living conditions and ability to move freely. Fish do not necessarily grow to the size of their tank, but a larger tank can provide more space for them to grow properly and reach their full potential size.
