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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.
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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. :( :(
Is there another fish that does not look like a fish?
The leafy sea dragon, a marine fish related to seahorses, is known for its elaborate camouflage that makes it look like floating seaweed or kelp. This unique appearance helps the fish blend in with its environment and avoid predators.
What doe's a catfish look like?
a cat fish
What do the rocks in a drum fish's head look like?
they look like a white rock, a rough pearl looking rock.
Why are bonefish called bonefish?
because they look like bones of a fish
Whit spot on top of Siamese fish head?
Parasitic such as Ick, fungal infection, bacterial infection. If the spot doesnt look like a grain of salt and is singular than it is probably not Ick.
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.
What is ick and how does it affect fish in a tank?
"Ick, also known as ichthyophthirius multifiliis, is a common parasitic infection that affects fish in tanks. It appears as white spots on the fish's body and fins. Ick can cause irritation, stress, and even death in fish if not treated promptly."
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.
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
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.
How does a fish contract the disease known as "ick"?
A fish can contract the disease known as "ick" by coming into contact with the parasite that causes it, usually through contaminated water or other infected fish.
What do homecoming dresses look like?
glittery, sparkly, pink, and girly ick
Why does your fish have a reddish nose and white patches?
Hi, the white spots are on your fish because your fish has a disease called ich or ick. To cure ick you need to buy a liquid for ich cure in a local pet fish shop. Ick or ich is like an allergy for fishes. Thank you :)
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.
Do Betta fish has white thing in its fine?
Your fish could have something called "ick". It is a disease and can be easily treated with over the counter medications. This only from what you are describing; ick forms on the fins as a milky white ribbon, so to say. It could just be the fish's natural color, but I haven't ever really seen white on betta fish. If it is ick and you do not treat it, your fish will could die.
Why do fish get ick and how can it be prevented or treated?
Fish can get ick, also known as ichthyophthirius, due to stress, poor water quality, or introduction of infected fish. To prevent ick, maintain good water quality, avoid overcrowding, and quarantine new fish. Treatment options include raising the water temperature, using medication, and improving water quality.
