J Jv777j Fish Fanatic Joined Nov 6, 2011 Messages 69 Reaction score 0 Points 0 Nov 21, 2011 #1 My black balloon Molly has white salt like spots on it's belly. I was wondering if he's sick or is it just his markings?
My black balloon Molly has white salt like spots on it's belly. I was wondering if he's sick or is it just his markings?
the_lock_man Smart Homes System Specialist Retired Moderator ⚒️ Joined Mar 16, 2010 Messages 7,612 Reaction score 127 Points 63 Location GB Nov 21, 2011 #2 Sounds like whitespot (aka ich), if you post a photo, people can be more positive. If it is, you need to start treating it with a medication.
Sounds like whitespot (aka ich), if you post a photo, people can be more positive. If it is, you need to start treating it with a medication.
J Jv777j Fish Fanatic Joined Nov 6, 2011 Messages 69 Reaction score 0 Points 0 Nov 21, 2011 #3 I can't post pictures cus I'm using an I pod so I can't attach files
the_lock_man Smart Homes System Specialist Retired Moderator ⚒️ Joined Mar 16, 2010 Messages 7,612 Reaction score 127 Points 63 Location GB Nov 21, 2011 #4 Jv777j said: I can't post pictures cus I'm using an I pod so I can't attach files Click to expand... The try to a Google Images search and see if that looks like what your fish has.
Jv777j said: I can't post pictures cus I'm using an I pod so I can't attach files Click to expand... The try to a Google Images search and see if that looks like what your fish has.
J Jv777j Fish Fanatic Joined Nov 6, 2011 Messages 69 Reaction score 0 Points 0 Nov 21, 2011 #5 I tried but I didn't find any mollies with spots
the_lock_man Smart Homes System Specialist Retired Moderator ⚒️ Joined Mar 16, 2010 Messages 7,612 Reaction score 127 Points 63 Location GB Nov 21, 2011 #6 Try searching for "molly fish with ich" or "molly fish with whitespot".