I have a dalmation molly that has some yellow spots on it. Is this ich and should i be treating it. Also is it contagious to other fish?
Nate
Nate
Is this ich?
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Ich isn't yellow, it's white, looks like the fish was dipped in salt. If this is a yellow-goldish sheen, it may be velvet, another parasite. Check here:
http://www.fishpalace.org/Disease.html
Edit: Yes, ich is contagious, as are most fish parasites. Treatment is required for the fish to fully recover and kill the parasite. A full treatment regimen involved several weeks of treatment, as the parasites life cycle can take several weeks to complete. Any spores left in the substrate will then hatch, and re-infect the fish. There are lots of options, I favor heat and salt. But, as always, closely diagnose the problem before treating. Could just be a color change on the fish, no problem at all!
http://www.fishpalace.org/Disease.html
Edit: Yes, ich is contagious, as are most fish parasites. Treatment is required for the fish to fully recover and kill the parasite. A full treatment regimen involved several weeks of treatment, as the parasites life cycle can take several weeks to complete. Any spores left in the substrate will then hatch, and re-infect the fish. There are lots of options, I favor heat and salt. But, as always, closely diagnose the problem before treating. Could just be a color change on the fish, no problem at all!
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