Parasitic
🟠 Severe
Ichthyophthirius (Ich)
🦠 Ichthyophthirius multifiliis
📋 Overview
Ich is arguably the most common freshwater fish disease. White spots appear on skin and fins. The parasite has a temperature-dependent life cycle; only free-swimming theronts are vulnerable to treatment. Elevated temperature accelerates the cycle for faster treatment.
📊 Key Facts
Causative Agent
Ichthyophthirius multifiliis
Primary Host
Freshwater fish
Vaccine
✗ None / Experimental
💊 Treatment
⚠️ No universally approved treatment is currently available. The information below covers supportive care and experimental approaches.
Elevated temperature (30 C) plus salt; malachite green + formalin; ich medications.