Fish can harbor a small infection without showing visible signs
. You can do hypo and copper etc- but you will never know 100% that a fish is clean, unless you do a necropsy.
How long does it take Ich to show?
The fish in an aquarium need attention at least a few minutes each day to detect any unusual behavior, especially for the first
two to three weeks
after they have been added to the tank. In the earliest stage of infection, there are no visible spots on the fish.
Is Ich always present in an aquarium?
Yes, definitely possible
….. Ich is a parasite…. once it is removed it does not reappear unless it is added back in. My tank has always been Ich free…..
How does a fish act when it has Ich?
Fish with Ich may be observed making
quick rubbing or scratch- ing movements on objects or on the pond bottom
. This behavior is sometimes called “flashing” because of the quick and sudden exposure of the fish's light-colored belly as it rolls during erratic movements.
Is white spot and Ich the same thing?
ich, also called white spot disease
, parasitic disease that affects a variety of freshwater fish species and that is caused by the ciliated protozoan Ichthyophthirius multifiliis. Ich is one of the most common diseases encountered in tropical-fish aquariums.
Do all fish carry Ich?
It is probably on all wild fish
. If you set up a tank with ASW and treat fish with copper, then you will not have ich in your tank.
Can ICH spread to other fish?
The disease is highly contagious and
spreads rapidly from one fish to another
. It can be particu- larly severe when fish are crowded. While many protozoans reproduce by simple division, a single “Ich” organism can multiply into hundreds of new parasites.
Will Ich go away on its own?
Thankfully,
treatment is usually effective, but you need to be prepared for a few days to over a week of treating the affected fish and water
. and you will have to treat the water, as Ich has three distinct forms.
Why do my fish keep getting ich?
Common triggers for the onset of Ich are
a sudden drop in temperature caused by heater malfunction or adding cold water during a water change or introducing new fish
.
How can you tell a fish is stressed?
Strange Swimming: When fish are stressed,
they often develop odd swimming patterns
. If your fish is swimming frantically without going anywhere, crashing at the bottom of his tank, rubbing himself on gravel or rocks, or locking his fins at his side, he may be experiencing significant stress.
Where does ICH come from in aquarium?
Ich is caused by
an external parasite that causes multiple white spots on your freshwater fishes' skin and gills
. This is a common parasitic infection of freshwater fish and is one of the few fish parasites that can be seen with the naked eye.
Can you see ICH in the water?
Ich is free-swimming until it attaches itself to the skin of a fish
. Under a microscope, the organism is easily seen and identified, even under low magnification.
What else can look like Ich?
From left: (1)
Colisa gourami with white spots
that look like Ich but which are actually caused by a sporozoan and is incurable; (2) South American tetra with white spots caused, not by Ich, but by encapsulated digenetic trematodes (also untreatable); (3) Badis burmanicus with a cluster of white spots on its tail …
What fish disease looks like Ich?
Ichthyophthirius multifiliis
is a large, ciliated protozoan that causes “Ich” or “white spot disease.” This disease is a major problem to freshwater aquarists and commercial fish producers worldwide.
Can white spots spread to other fish?
What is it?
White spot is a contagious parasitic disease of fish
. Caused by Ichyophthirius multifilis, the parasite infects the fish after moving from the bottom of the pond. The parasite attaches itself to the fish, moving under the skin where it feeds on cells and body fluids.
What are the white dots on my goldfish?
The white spots you see on the fish is
the mature stage of the parasites life cycle
and will not be directly affected by treatment. White spot treatments require two doses to catch the parasites at their most delicate stage.
How quickly does white spot treatment work?
WHITE SPOT CURE kills the Ich parasite,
usually within 24 hours
and is safe for use in freshwater and saltwater aquariums. Corals and invertebrates may be sensitive to this medication. We do not recommend usage in reef aquariums or any freshwater or saltwater aquarium with invertebrates.
How do I clean my fish tank after Ich?
Drain the aquarium of water and refill it. Restart the fish tank filters and add a little household ammonia to feed the biological filter — just enough to reach 0.5 ppm using an ammonia test kit. Raise the fish aquarium water temperature to 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Let the aquarium run for about 10 days.
Can Ich survive in a tank without fish?
They will die without host
. You need to raise the temp to around 82F to speed the ich cycle.
How long after Ich can I add fish?
You'll need to treat the fish in Coppersafe at 2.0ppm for
30 days
or the ich will never go away. After 30 days you can remove the fish to another QT tank or use carbon to remove the copper. Your display tank will need to remain fishless for 76 days.
Can Ich live in the filter?
Yes anything in the tank will have ich
(rock,filter media, socks,heaters,sand ect..) 73 days fallow is the only way to rid of them of it that involves removing it to dry out COMPLETELY to ensure the ich is gone.
How long does ICH stay in a tank?
Treat all your fish with copper medication in a separate QT tank and keep them isolated for
4-8 weeks
. Once the parasite is not able to find a host in your display tank, it will presumably die off completely after it runs through its lifecycle (roughly 4 weeks).
Can fish recover from white spot?
Controlling stress factors is key to preventing outbreaks and the recovery of your fish.
The white spots you see on the fish is the mature stage of the parasites life cycle and will not be directly affected by treatment
. White spot treatments require two doses to catch the parasites at their most delicate stage.
