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Reef Discussion => Pests, Nudsiance Algae and Prevention => Topic started by: ohioreef on February 19, 2007, 15:43:30

Title: Saltwater Ich
Post by: ohioreef on February 19, 2007, 15:43:30

Quote from: Joel on February 19, 2007, 07:42:15

(there is no such thing as Ich in salt water)

Hey Joel, not meaning any disrespect, but could you clarify that? I have read "tons" about "ich" in saltwater fish.

Title: Re: Saltwater Ich
Post by: Charlie on February 19, 2007, 16:17:14

I would also like to here this. Cryptocaryoniasis - "marine ich". Better known as Cryptocaryon irritans. I am also confused Gary.

Title: Re: Saltwater Ich
Post by: Joel on February 20, 2007, 06:46:50

Ich is short for Ichthyophthirium Multifilis (sp?)which is a freshwater parasite.

Some of the parasites in our saltwater aquariums look similar and are often generically referred to as ich but are not Ichthyophthirium Multifilis.

Title: Re: Saltwater Ich
Post by: ohioreef on February 20, 2007, 08:11:14

Thanks Joel.