Parasitic Ich (Ichthyophthirius)

Symptoms

• parasite attaching to skin of fish

• fish will scratch against objects and gravel

• fish appear listless

• fins folded in

• rapid breathing in fish may be accompanied by gasping at the surface of the water

• very contagious

Organic treatment of fish

• remove infected fish to a hospital tank with a double dose of Ark BioRite Replenisher (2 tablespoons per 10 gallons)

• raise tank temperature 10 degrees but not over 90 degrees

• treat with Organic Control as directed

• extend treatment if needed

• if symptoms continue follow with medicinal treatment

Medicinal treatment of fish

• remove infected fish to a hospital tank with a double dose of Ark BioRite Replenisher (2 tablespoons per 10 gallons)

• raise tank temperature 10 degrees but not over 90 degrees

• if they will eat feed Full Spectrum medicated food as directed

• treat water as directed with Ick Off

• if symptoms continue do 50% water change in a hospital tank and repeat treatment

Original tank treatment

(if infected fish were moved to hospital tank)

• do 60% water change another day for a total of three water changes

• feed remaining fish Full Spectrum medicated food per instructions for 1 feeding cycle