What are the effects on the fish from having ick?
mbuna Says: July 23rd, 2009 at 2:50 am The problem with any illness is that it weakens the immune system and makes the fish susceptible to other diseases. I would remove this fish and quarantine him in another tank. The long term effects if it is treated correctly are minimal to a fish and they can live long and healthy lives after the treatment ends. Zoe Says: July 25th, 2009 at 1:02 am Mainly stress, and possibly secondary infections. When the ich parasite burrows into the fish to feed on the fish’s flesh and blood, it causes severe irritation and weakness in the fish. Whenever a parasite detaches, this leaves an open wound in the fish, opening the door to variou secondary infections like finrot and fungus. A healthy fish can readily overcome ich, but not all fish are healthy enough to. If they were stressed beforehand, malnourished, recently purchased or moved, this can contribute to the general poor health of the fish, causing it to possibly die. Adding salt to the aquarium, about
