Fish Have Whitespot Help

[Hawkins]

fish have been in tank for 2 weeks, and have just developed white spot

most of the time they look active, but the spots are covering all four fish

i noticed there were spots on the tail and thought that was part of their appearance - but it has now spread to the body

is there anything around the house that i can treat with, i only have some nutrafin cycle, not sure if that will help

the shops are obviously closed now and i would like to help them out,


thanks

 

[guppi]

If the shops are shut have you any aquarium salt,? and its best to do a water change.

 

[lilfishie]

turn the temp on the tank up, add extra airation and get some meds in the morning

the raised temp will speed the life cycle of the whitespot up, therefore with treatment killing it quicker. always add extra airation when raising temp and using meds

 

[anon02]

+ 1 for post # 3

Just to add,if you do decide to medicate, make sure you complete the course of treatment, dont assume that the infestation is over because there are no spots on the fish. Whitespot is one of the easiest afflictions to cure if you follow the manufactureers` dosing instructions

 

[karin]

See my signature for a good cyber ICH page that helps you think through your treatment.