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Old 02-10-2008, 12:44 PM
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I believe it is pretty well known that the parasite can not infect a healthy fish. It simply can not burrow through the protective film of a healthy fish. This is why some will say to simply leave the fish in the tank and overfeed. This is an attempt to build up their immune system.
You are right. Not sure why I stated it as such.

It should have read more like a healthy fish can "generally" create enough mucous to prevent the parasite from getting a foothold on the fish.
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