This is an in the works so please double check me before using. I'm learning with you.
*An incredible video on parasites* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAPVLd4w4xE
No using proform and salt together.
Here's a nice print out to go in your first aid kit, bugs at a glance
ICH -White spot - Ichthyophthirius mutifilils visible at 200x
- picture from Graham
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gI9v-MUrErs
Ichthyophthirius multifilils -ick----------200X How I remember "Oh I "C" (see) Ich, they contain a 'C"
Known as white spot. Easily seen on the body with the naked eye when they get to the mature/dangerous stage.
The problem often experienced with koi is that it is only on the gills and so is not observed except for symptoms of flashing like so many other parasite infestations.
TREATMENT
Duncan: salt with heat. salt at .6 % and raise the temp to 71-74 F
Karl S -Salt at .6% along with an increase in temperatures usually is enough to eradicate them. ProformC also is an effective treatment with an increase in temperature, temp should be at least 55 degrees before using Proform.