Cryptocaryon-Oodinium

2007-06-29T18:05:00.000-07:00

I have updated my Aquarium Ich: Ichthyophthirius multifilis and Cryptocaryon irritans treatment, identification, and life cycle. article to include more marine ich (Cryptocaryon) information as well as more freshwater ich information

I have also added a new article (at the request of many emails): MARINE OODINIUM (Amyloodinium Ocellatum); Also occasionally known as Coral Fish Disease or Saltwater Velvet.
. This article has up to date information about Oodinium, treatment and prevention and like all my articles is a work in progress.

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Freshwater/ Saltwater Ich and Velvet

2007-03-01T10:32:00.000-08:00

For complete information about freshwater (Ichthyophthirius) and saltwater (Crytocaryon) Ich, please visit the site in the upper right corner.

For more information about freshwater velvet (Piscinoodinium pillulare) , please visit the other site in the right hand corner.

Aquarium Ich: Ichthyophthirius multifilis and Cryptocaryon irritans treatment, identification, and life cycle.
FRESHWATER VELVET - Piscinoodinium pillulare (also known as oodinium)

Aquarium Ich and Velvet

2005-11-30T20:42:00.000-08:00

During my 27 years of aquarium and pond maintenance I worked on many combinations of disease treatments and preventatives. We needed treatments that were both effective and simple, as we could not be cost effective if we had to make too many return trips to our customers to add treatments. We developed the "Medicated Wonder Shell" during this time. One of the benefits of this product is the steady flow of medication instead of the spikes of medication during traditional medication, which is easier on the fish. Another benefit is the ph buffering aspect of this product. Malachite green (an active ingredient in this and most other ich remedies) is more toxic at lower ph, but this product help buffer the ph to lessen the toxicity of the medication towards the fish.

The Medicated Wonder Shell treats and prevents Ich, Vevet (probably the best Velvet treatment available) and fungus as well as being effective on prevention of some secondary bacterial diseases. They also can be used in ponds. The Medicated Wonder Shells also help with water clarity and help oxygenate your aquarium or pond. We recommend using them any time new fish are added to your aquarium and carbon filtration can even be continued during this time. We do not recommend using them longer than three consecutive weeks (although they may be used again after 2-3 weeks and a partial water change).

The "medicated wonder shells" are especially useful in cichlid, discus, tetra, and livebearer aquariums. Use with caution in planted aquariums (although we have used them effectively with live plants with litle damage to the plants). You can find medicated wonder shells at:
"Medicated & Regular Wonder Shells"

NOT A CURE ALL, OR A REPLACEMENT FOR ANTIBIOTICS FOR A BACTERIAL INFECTION (some mimic fungal infections)

For more in depth information about ich, please follow this link:
Aquarium Ich: Ichthyophthirius multifilis and Cryptocaryon irritans treatment, identification, and life cycle.

The Regular Wonder Shells are great for ph, KH, water clarification, chlorine removal and more.

* Helps keep aquarium clear

* Maintains stable ph

* Adds necessary minerals (electrolytes)

* Removes chlorine

* Great for Goldfish, livebearers, cichlids, and more

* Contains Calcium carbonate; sodium thiosulfate; major, minor, and trace elements including magnesium sulfate. Magnesium and calcium been proven to help fish (and humans) during stress and to help prevent disease due to acid buildup in the body.

*And due to new research, Wonder Shells also help with Aquarium Redox Potential

Aquarium Ich Treatment

Cryptocaryon-Oodinium

Freshwater/ Saltwater Ich and Velvet

Aquarium Ich and Velvet