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Post by Carl on Nov 16, 2011 18:43:06 GMT -5
I updated the Aquarium Answers article about Ichthyophonus in fish to add much more clarity. Ichthyophonus in fishCarl
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Post by goldenpuon on Nov 17, 2011 17:56:20 GMT -5
Thanks for updating thisand adding more info to it! You said my goldfish Alden may have Ichthyophonus so the article is very helpful! Renee
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Post by Carl on Feb 3, 2016 18:02:39 GMT -5
I have updated the "Aquarium/Pond Answers" article: "Ichthyophonus in fish" Here is a snip/quote: "Ichthyophonus (Ichthyphonus) are protists placed between fungi and animals in Biological classification. They are considered members of the kingdom Protozoa in the recent Biological classifications, but are still discussed with fungi in some scientific texts.
Ichthyophonusis one of the more devastating aquarium diseases. It is nearly impossible to treat, however it is easier to prevent. This progressive disease of generally aged fish may be more common than many aquarists realize as identification is often very difficult with the proper scientific instruments and a Necropsy of infected tissue such as the heart or brain."Reference: www.aquarium-pond-answers.com/2007/05/ichthyophonus-in-fish.htmlCarl
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Post by Carl on Jul 23, 2017 9:50:31 GMT -5
I have updated this article from Aquarium/Pond Answers dealing with the pathogen "Ichthyophonus" Here is an excerpt: Modes of Transmission to Other Fish (in order of most likely mode of transmission)
(1) Oral route: Ingestion of infected raw fishes transmits Ichthyophonus. This is probably the most common way from my experience. Fish fed feeder fish I have noted have had a much higher incidence of Ichthyophonus.
(2) Skin abrasions and/or damaged gills help in transmission of the Ichthyophonus protists.
(3) Carriers help in spreading of Ichthyophonus protists through fecal discharges.
(4) The disease can transmitted by contact between diseased fish & healthy one (not well understood).Reference: www.aquarium-pond-answers.com/2007/05/ichthyophonus-in-fish.htmlCarl
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