Ichthyophthirius
Ichthyophthirius
Ichthyophthirius is an external parasite and can be most stubborn to eradicate due to its multi stage life cycle, but its life cycle is predictable, so timing is key to success.
Ichthyophthirius Identification
Small white dots, looks like salt on the fish
Ichthyophthirius Reproduction
3 stages, can only be killed in one of the 3 stages
Ichthyophthirius Causes
fish stress reduces their defenses allowing infection
Ichthyophthirius Treatments
PJS Ich-kil is formalin and malachite green solution.
Ichthyophthirius Notes
this one can come back if treatments are not fully completed