How to prevent and control ichthyophthiriasis in loach? A detailed guide to practical methods

The pathogen of ichthyophthiriasis in loach

After Ichthyophthirius multifiliis invades the skin or gill tissue of the loach, it causes tissue hyperplasia and inflammation, and produces a large amount of mucus, forming white cysts.

Symptoms of ichthyophthiriasis in loach

With the naked eye, white dot-like cysts are seen on the skin, gills and fins of diseased loach; the loach responds slowly, swims at the water surface, and soon dies.

Prevention and control methods for ichthyophthiriasis in loach

1. For diseased loach, use formalin at a concentration of 15-20 mg/L, splashing it over the whole pond every other day until the disease is brought under control;

2. Alternatively, treat with a mixed preparation of ginger and chili juice: for each mu, mix 250 g of chili powder and 100 g of dried ginger, boil for half an hour, and splash the mixture over the whole pond.