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Old 02-21-2008, 08:59 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by missionsix66 View Post
Don't all tanks host this epidemic? It's only stress that causes vulnerability and susceptibility? I would be cautious with handling. I wouldn't stock my tank with fish from various places and I'd make it my mission to clean up the house.
No, only if the tank has the parasite will the fish be able to catch ich. Even it they are not stressed they can still get it if the parasite is in the tank.


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