Synodontis ocellifer salt bath?
Posted: 09 Apr 2012, 20:10
Can I treat this fish alone in a slat bath for ich? If so what is good salt to water ratio?
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Treating the fish singly will not help so much with this infestation and the extra handling will stress the fish even more.Can I treat this fish alone in a slat bath for ich? If so what is good salt to water ratio?
The adult parasite burrows into the skin of its victim, feeding on blood and dead epithelial cells. The irritation caused by the burrowing parasite causes the skin of the fish to swell and produce white cysts seen as a small spots.
It's not unusual to see infected fish scratching against rocks and gravel in an effort to get relief.
After several days of feasting, the engorged parasite develops into a trophozoite, burrows out of the fish and sinks bottom of the tank. Secreting a soft jellylike substance, it forms a protective membrane inside of which it divides into hundreds of baby parasites, known as tomites. The hungry tomites soon leave their home in search of a fresh fish to dine upon.
It is during the free-swimming stage, which lasts a mere three days, that the parasite is vulnerable to medication. Once it has burrowed into a new host fish it is safely protected from chemicals in the water.