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Treatment for ich is fairly simple and you can use a number of different chemicals, but the most common three are copper sulfate, malachite green and bromthymol blue. Each has its own dosage instructions, and using all three together is also highly effective. Simply read the instructions that come with any of these products, and it should treat the ich.
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How did my fish get ick and what can I do to treat it?
Ich, or white spot disease, is a common parasitic infection in fish caused by the protozoan Ichthyophthirius multifiliis. Fish can get ich from poor water quality, stress, or introduction of infected fish. To treat ich, you can raise the water temperature to 86F for a few days, use aquarium salt, or medicate with anti-parasitic medications. It's important to also improve water quality and reduce stress for your fish.
Why do fish get ich and how can it be prevented or treated?
Fish get ich, or ichthyophthirius, due to a parasite that infects their skin and gills. It can be prevented by maintaining good water quality, avoiding stress for the fish, and quarantining new fish before introducing them to an aquarium. Treatment options include raising the water temperature, using medication specifically designed to treat ich, and maintaining a clean environment for the fish.
Do Bettas get the ick?
All fish can catch the ich. The Ich is probably the common fish disease, the ich refers to a ciliated protozoan of the genus Ichthyophthirius. Ich is present all the time in aquaria just waiting the "right" time to burst. The ich covers himself with tough outer shell, in this time he feeds on the fish body fluids.This stage known as theront is a visible stage and we can see it clearly on the fish body. Each theront appears as a very small white spot on the fish body, those white spots are what we called ich disease.
What medication does a fish need with white spots?
White spots have a number of causes. Large white patches are either fungus or columnaris. If they are growing on dead skin (ie an old injury) they are caused by fungus. Treat with an antifungal remedy. If they are not, it's probably columnaris. Treat with antibiotics. Small white spots that look like grains of salt stuck to the fish are ich. Buy a remedy for ich, ichthiopthilius (sp) or whitespot, different names for the same parasite. You can also treat ich with high temperatures and salt. The method is detailed in Tropical Fish Emergencies on this site: www.fishforums.net
Do you need to separate goldfish when one of them has itch disease?
No you will need to treat the aquarium the fish is in rather than the fish. Ich is a microscopic protozoan that will now be in the environment the fish is in and it will eventually infect (attack) all the inhabitants of the aquarium if not treated.
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....
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.
What could be causing big white spots on my fish and how can I treat this condition effectively?
Big white spots on fish could be caused by a fungal infection or a parasitic disease like ich. To treat this condition effectively, you can try using medication specifically designed to treat fungal or parasitic infections in fish. It is important to follow the instructions on the medication carefully and consider consulting a veterinarian or fish expert for further guidance.
What causes the appearance of a white spot on a goldfish's head?
The appearance of a white spot on a goldfish's head is typically caused by a parasitic infection known as ich, or white spot disease. This is a common condition in aquarium fish and is characterized by small white spots on the fish's body and fins. It is important to treat ich promptly to prevent further spread and potential harm to the fish.
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.
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.
