Subclinical Parasitic Infestation
Symptoms
microscopic parasite attaching to skin and gills 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
not always signs on the fish except the actions of the fish
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