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Thanks for all you input. I pick up the ich meds yesterday, but I don't want to use unless necessary. He looks fine (gorgeous red with blue and white)and the dots seem to be gone. I did a water change and added salt and bumped the temp slightly. I finally pinpointed that the dots reminded me...

Ok, so today I'm really confused. I have done NOTHING to the tank and I no longer see the white dots on the tail. What could this possibly be? Could it just be nothing and I'm being paranoid or could it be some type of parasite that gets on and off the betta?

United States: suburban Chicago

Any recommendations as to the easiest Ich Meds to use? I've never had to treat before.

Bought a crowntail betta for my young daughter to enjoy. It is in a 2.5 gal tank (smallish, I know). It seems to be doing ok, but has something on its tail-- it could be described as grains of salt look, but it is pretty good sized grains and there are no other unusual markings on the body.I'm...