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       How to treat ich (Ichthyophthirius multifiliis)
       By: The10thDoctor Date: April 30, 2020, 5:46 pm
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       Ichthyophthirius multifiliis is or Ich for short is a parasite
       that is common in aquarium fish. Typically fish with ich will
       look like they have been dusted with with salt, small white
       nodules will cover their body. Ich is extremely common and I
       will be outlining some easy and effective treatment methods.
       Heat: Ich cannot stand the heat. One of the most effective
       methods is to raise the temperature slowly up to 88F for a short
       period of time.  The ich will perish within a few days. This
       treatment only works if it is done over a few days.
       Be warned there are heat resistant strains of ich out there.
       Starving the Fish: Ich feeds off the fishes nutrients. Therefore
       if you deny the fish food the ich will soon die. I have done
       this several times and within a few days the ich was gone.
       However some disagree that this method is effective
       Large water changes: Ich frequently occurs in tanks that are
       dirty and unkempt. Large water changes and proper water
       parameters can help to prevent ich from infesting a tank.
       Medications: There are various medications for ich I used API
       ich cure and it worked well however it was rather pricey. When
       treating bettas with ich do not use bettafix or melafix because
       it contains tea tree oil and it will coat their labyrinth organ
       and suffocate them. Anything with machalite green or is copper
       based should do the trick for killing ich.
       My methods/how I treat ich: I rarely run into ich. My tanks are
       well kept and clean however when I do I usually use the
       heat/starvation method. It usually clears up within a few days
       to a week. I combine this with large water changes.
       Causes: Ich is caused by stress, poor water conditions, wrong
       temperature and over crowding. Proper water conditions, correct
       temperature, and proper stocking can help to prevent ich. Large
       water changes also are good.
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