Why is there white stuff coming out of my pet fish?
White spot disease is a very common problem in freshwater aquarium fish. The disease is caused by the ciliate protozoan Ichthyophthirius multifiliis, commonly called ich or ick. Fish infected with ich typically develop small, blister-like, raised lesions (white spots) on the skin and/or fins.
How do I know if my pleco has ich?
Your pleco catfish has white spots known as ich because it is stressed for some reason. It is usually because the water parameters aren’t right or another factor has stressed the fish out. Raise temp until you have achieved 86deg throughout the tank. Run an air stone, results should be visible within 5 days.
Do my neon tetras have ich?
Ich can be described by its small white ball-like appearance generally around the mouth and fin region. Sick Neon Tetra are even more susceptible to catching this disease. If you notice signs of Ich on your Neon Tetra be sure to move them to a quarantine tank until symptoms clear up.
Does ick look like on a fish?
A fish with ich tends to look like it has tiny crystals on its body, like someone sprinkled salt on it. We tend to notice ich on the fins first since there’s less slime coat in those areas and it’s easier for the parasite to target.
Why has my pleco get white patches?
Fungal growths look like white or grayish growths on the pleco’s body, resembling cotton balls. This is a fairly common disease caused by water molds called oomycetes. Often it occurs as a secondary infection to a skin problem. Low water temperatures and infrequent water changes help the fungus multiply.
How do you treat ick for Tetras?
Tetra® Ick Guard® is a soothing conditioner that quickly clears ick (Ichthyophthirius multifiliis), or white spot, on freshwater fish. Ick is usually the result of sudden changes in the aquarium water temperature or stress. Left untreated, ick spreads rapidly and is usually fatal.
Will 78 degrees kill ich?
Because the lifecycle of the ich protozoa is temperature-dependent, and the organism cannot live without fish, if you raise the water temperature of the original tank to 78 to 80 degrees, the ich should die within two to four days.
