Ich - how does it start?

just an bit about ich.
it is an parasite that will usually show itself during stress..but stress is not a limiting factor.
ich can present itself when introduced to a tank , usually hitch hiking in on new tank inhabitants( a great reason to quarantine)
fairly common on new inhabitants which are generally stressed from capture, shipping, etc.

even healthy fish can become infected.
 
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