Recently, I’ve had a spate of questions regarding this disease through email and social media. So I thought I should tackle it here. Clinical signs of white spot disease in freshwater fishes (caused by Ichthyophthirius) and in marine fishes (caused by Cryptocaryon) is almost unmistakeable. What is it? How do you recognise the signs? What does it do to the fish? How do you confirm this is the case and not anything else? Where did it come from? What’s the parasite’s life cycle? All these questions need to be answered before you can start treating the fish.
I’ve included a section below from my book “Fish Vetting Essentials”, for your information.
Click on the link to download this section.
NB: Consult your local veterinarian for advice on treatment options tailored to your specific aquatic system.
