S Steerpike New Member Joined Jan 17, 2007 Messages 21 Reaction score 0 Jan 24, 2007 #1 Hi, I have recently introduced 4 neons into my 28GL tank. They now seem to have white spots on them (very small ones). Any idea what this is? Also, any idea what there (or tetras in generals) ideal temp is?
Hi, I have recently introduced 4 neons into my 28GL tank. They now seem to have white spots on them (very small ones). Any idea what this is? Also, any idea what there (or tetras in generals) ideal temp is?
C Castellop123 Fish Herder Joined Dec 12, 2006 Messages 1,213 Reaction score 0 Location GB Jan 24, 2007 #2 Your fish have whitespot ( Ichthyophthirius )... There are many on-the-shelf treatments for this disease... treat your fish as soon as possible... Their ideal temp is 25'C... ( they can survive in temperatures as low as 20'c, but not recemended...
Your fish have whitespot ( Ichthyophthirius )... There are many on-the-shelf treatments for this disease... treat your fish as soon as possible... Their ideal temp is 25'C... ( they can survive in temperatures as low as 20'c, but not recemended...
J John59 Fish Fanatic Joined Jan 20, 2007 Messages 93 Reaction score 0 Jan 24, 2007 #3 For a start increase temp to 27 C and treat soon salt helps but tetras do not tolerate much