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

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

2. Raise tank temperature 10 degrees but not over 90 degrees

3. Treat with Organic Control as directed

4. Extend treatment if needed

5. If symptoms continue follow with medicinal treatment

Medicinal treatment of fish

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

2. Raise tank temperature 10 degrees but not over 90 degrees

3. If they will eat feed Full Spectrum medicated food as directed

4. Treat water as directed with Ick Off

5. 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)

1. Do 60% water change another day for a total of three water changes

2. Feed remaining fish Full Spectrum medicated food per instructions for 1 feeding cycle