Ich
(pronounced "ick"), or white-spot disease, is likely to be the first and
most common fish disease that most aquarists will encounter. Fortunately,
it is easily identified without resorting to microscopes and other scientific
equipment, and just as easily treated.
It is not
an exaggeration to say that no aquarium fish should ever have to die from
an ich infection. All that is required is early recognition and prompt
treatment.
What
Causes Ich?
This common
disease is caused by the ciliated protozoan, Ichthyophthirius multifilis.
The actual parasite is much too small to be seen with the naked eye, but
the effects it causes in your fish will be quite noticeable. An ich-infected
fish will display pin-point size white spots scattered over its body and
fins, giving the appearance of being sprinkled with small grains of salt.
Contrary to popular belief, these white spots are NOT the parasites
but the tiny cysts that the fish produces around the parasites in an attempt
to wall them off.
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Why do frogs have such slimy skin?
Although not so pleasant to the touch, a frog's slimy texture has been
a survival tool for millions of years.
Frogs breathe through their skin and, in order to do so,
the skin must be moist. Like a sponge, the skin soaks up
molecules of moisture from the frog's environment,
fueling mucus production and keeping the frog plump and
healthy-inside and out.
If the thought of touching that slimy skin repulses you,
that's just fine. Handling can actually damage a frog's
sensitive skin. (So look, but please don't touch!)
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