White spots on fishes

**superman** · 21st Feb 2004, 22:38

Just came back from work, as usual i will monitor my planted tank for
a few mins b4 i shower. To my horror, i discovered that all my neon
tetra are covered with white spot.
Im thinking of catching them out for treatment but it would be troblersome
as it is not easy to catch & i dont have a air pump. Im also thinking of
adding some salt directly to the tank.
Anyone have any experience in this situation? Which the most effective
way? I had maintain my temp at 28c by 3 dc fan functioning at the same time with my lighting, why still gana white spot?

**MdmBudak** · 21st Feb 2004, 22:56

Just add salt.

**chua** · 21st Feb 2004, 23:05

As mentioned add salt and make more water change.
salt kill the bacteria and more water change remove it.
But don't expect instant result, uaually it takes weeks.
But look on the bright side as white spot is not a deadly diease.

Some said add heater into the tank because these bacteria cannot tokerate high temperature.

While others add chemical.

I only try and succeed using the first method the rest, i am not too sure.

**fighteryeo** · 21st Feb 2004, 23:13

this problem i kana twice liao lo. wat i did 1st time: added salt, added heater to 30degrees C. fishes cured. bad, plants need cooler temp.

2nd time: added Sera costupur and also work. i just added it into the planted tank, did not really affected the plants.maybe u can compliment this medication with salt, may be more effective.

there is no use raising the temp if u are intent on using DC fans.

**izzat** · 21st Feb 2004, 23:16

yes...

agree wif chua...

i will usually put in a heater and set to aroung 30-32 degrees...
it works for me...

**superman** · 22nd Feb 2004, 00:37

Thanks to all. My worried is that adding heater will kill my Japan Grass which is just plant it 3 days ago. Maybe i just
switch off the fan for 2 days, add some salt and see how. Btw

salt use for cooking is ok right?

**Charmaine** · 22nd Feb 2004, 08:54

Hello, I searched around and found some articles on this topic. Here are the links:

ICK - White Spot Disease - By Dr. Erik Johnson: http://www.fishdoc.net/articles/deta...p?articleId=28

Fish Disease Prevention & Treatment - "ICK" http://www.seremban.net/fishcorner/ft250399.htm

Hope it helps.

**budak** · 22nd Feb 2004, 11:38

Firstly, there is a public service announcement that there is a subforum on medical care for fish somewhere on this site, where many earlier discussions on ich have taken place.

I find that salt treatment is sufficienct for ich and see absolutely NO REASON for temperature manipulation. You might notice that most books on the subject are for readers in temperate climates....

1 flat tablespoon of salt per 20 litres is the usual recommendation, followed by a 40-50% water change after 3 days, redosing, partial water change (after 3-4 days) etc..... you need to maintain this treatment regime for a week AFTER all white spot symptoms are gone as the parasite will still be present in the water. After that, do more water changes to eliminate the NaCl.

**reefsin** · 23rd Feb 2004, 18:32

I was at Gan Aquarium on Sunday talking about this same subject as I had white spots on my cardinals. He actually advised against water change and to stop the feeding. Add "JBL's white spot remover" (not sure the actual name as he is out of stock) and the spots should clear after that. Not sure if this method works as the spots on my cardinals appeared more than 2 weeks ago. 20 cardinals and 8 otos have since perished ........

**superman** · 24th Feb 2004, 02:16

After i had added in some salt, turn off my fan, the temp rose to 30 degee
and within 3 days the white spot is gone. I believe water change after the
fish recovered is a must because of the salt that is added and whit spot
flowing in the water.
Correct me if i am wrong.

**superman** · 24th Feb 2004, 21:50

I thought the white spot is gone, so i turn on the fan. The next day, it came back, sucks. Going to add mor salt , hope it doesnt affect the plant.

**tawauboy** · 24th Feb 2004, 23:50

the salt dosage should be 1 tablespoon to every 5 gallons of water. maintain your normal water change routine and dose salt back to maintain salinity. keep the salt routine for at least 3-4 weeks.
the salinity will not affect the plants.

**budak** · 25th Feb 2004, 09:53

*This in automatic message generated by signs of non-compliance*

Repeated point: Salt treatment needs to be continued for about a week after white spot symptoms have vanished, in order to eliminate remaining parasites in the water.

Thank you for your kind Attention!

**cbong** · 28th Feb 2004, 12:58

I always use "Ocean Free - Super Slime, White Spot & Velvet Away" to treat white spots on my cardinals and white cloud mountains. Almost guranteed to go away after 3 days of treatments. Harmless to plants.

**alvinlim** · 16th Mar 2004, 23:32

i found this very effective. No effect on plants and bio filter. Didn't loose a single fish.

**mad scientist** · 6th Apr 2004, 10:36

I heard that cories have very low tolerance for salt. Can anyone verify this? If this is true, then how should we go about treating cories with white spots?

**t3r** · 8th Apr 2004, 02:56

Maybe u can try tetra's white spot medication?It comes in a tiny blue bottle and it says it does harm the beneficial bacterial in ya filter,juz add straight into ya main tank.I've nvr tried it on tetras but it works really well on my ranchus.

**Jedi Toh** · 11th Apr 2004, 22:39

Use Ocean Free as adviced by CBONG. After 1 day, white spots are gone. 2nd morning, found fishes at surface seems lack of air. 3 big yamamotos died that day.... sob.... my favoured somemore..... Have since change 30% water & everything seems normal now. Cherry shrimp seems ok. Anyone can explain??

**Arowana411** · 18th Feb 2006, 07:12

My arowana has "white spots" too. There are 4 on his body, and alot on his tail and fins. I tried the salt method, medication (recommended by someone at the pet store), and turned the temperature to 87. The fins on the fish started to decay just today;it has not gotten worse (a relief). Please help.
By the way, the white spots had things floated out of it.

**Goondoo** · 18th Feb 2006, 08:41

Originally Posted by budak

*This in automatic message generated by signs of non-compliance*

Repeated point: Salt treatment needs to be continued for about a week after white spot symptoms have vanished, in order to eliminate remaining parasites in the water.

Thank you for your kind Attention!

Just to highlight this very importance point....