Ich in Garden Pond: Hospital Tank, Salt Bath & Host Removal

20'×4'×3' NE England pond, Ich after adding 6 sarasa comets, losing fish daily. Move fish to hospital tank, salt bath, starve Ich 72 hrs.

Protocol

1. Hospital tank: All fish + snails + frogs (Ich needs hosts).
2. Salt bath: 3 kg salt / 100 L (3%), 10 min max.
3. Hold 72 hrs fish-free — Ich dies without host.
4. Treat hospital tank with heat (78°F) + malachite green/formalin.

Key Points

• Ich ubiquitous — triggered by temp drop.
• Must remove ALL potential hosts (snails, frogs).
• Pond rests 3 days = parasite dead.

Reluctance to medicate pond = correct. Treat in hospital. Starve the parasite.