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leebca · 12-11-2007, 01:59 PM

I worked with Marine Ich as part of a grant at OSU in the early 70's. I'm happy to say that Marine Ich has not been in my home marine systems since 1971. So, it may be common in the sense that a few wild fish have it and that it is found on fishes coming through the system.

From what I estimate on the fishes coming through Los Angeles and being quarantined for inspection, MI shows up about every 5% of the fish, with certain Tangs in their own grouping of more than 15%. The LFS can be a big breeding ground for more MI, but so many use copper in their fish-only systems that it has/is reduced again.

I wish you the best of luck.

12-11-2007, 01:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
leebca Achilles Tang Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: So CA Posts: 882 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Marine Ich - Myths and Facts I worked with Marine Ich as part of a grant at OSU in the early 70's. I'm happy to say that Marine Ich has not been in my home marine systems since 1971. So, it may be common in the sense that a few wild fish have it and that it is found on fishes coming through the system. From what I estimate on the fishes coming through Los Angeles and being quarantined for inspection, MI shows up about every 5% of the fish, with certain Tangs in their own grouping of more than 15%. The LFS can be a big breeding ground for more MI, but so many use copper in their fish-only systems that it has/is reduced again. I wish you the best of luck. __________________ LEE