R Royster Fish Fanatic Joined Apr 9, 2011 Messages 169 Reaction score 0 Points 0 Apr 29, 2011 #1 I just noticed this on his fin and I'm worried it might be White spot and I don't want it spreading to the rest of the tank I only got him last week!!
I just noticed this on his fin and I'm worried it might be White spot and I don't want it spreading to the rest of the tank I only got him last week!!
K KittyKat Moderator Global Moderator ⚒️ Joined Sep 24, 2005 Messages 6,886 Reaction score 0 Points 36 Location GB Apr 29, 2011 #2 If one fish has it, it is safe to assume that all fish have it. But whitespot manifests itself in multiple spots, so you may want to look at other diseases.
If one fish has it, it is safe to assume that all fish have it. But whitespot manifests itself in multiple spots, so you may want to look at other diseases.
R Royster Fish Fanatic Joined Apr 9, 2011 Messages 169 Reaction score 0 Points 0 Apr 29, 2011 #3 Like what? I've only had the tank 3-4 weeks so at the minute I'm pretty gutted to know anything is wrong
Like what? I've only had the tank 3-4 weeks so at the minute I'm pretty gutted to know anything is wrong
BigbruiserAl I ain't gettin on no plane fool Joined Jan 12, 2011 Messages 2,572 Reaction score 0 Points 36 Location Darlington,UK Apr 29, 2011 #4 Ich is extremly common in new tank, just searchinng on here and google will open a world on knowledge on cures etc
Ich is extremly common in new tank, just searchinng on here and google will open a world on knowledge on cures etc
K KittyKat Moderator Global Moderator ⚒️ Joined Sep 24, 2005 Messages 6,886 Reaction score 0 Points 36 Location GB Apr 29, 2011 #5 Royster said: Like what? I've only had the tank 3-4 weeks so at the minute I'm pretty gutted to know anything is wrong Click to expand... You cycled your filter and everything? I would recommend searching online for lists of common freshwater diseases, then reading a few and making sure you are aware of what they are and the symptoms. I'm not saying memorise, just be aware.
Royster said: Like what? I've only had the tank 3-4 weeks so at the minute I'm pretty gutted to know anything is wrong Click to expand... You cycled your filter and everything? I would recommend searching online for lists of common freshwater diseases, then reading a few and making sure you are aware of what they are and the symptoms. I'm not saying memorise, just be aware.