-White spot

 White Spot Disease

You will see many white spots appear all over fish (looks like bubble) Fins are clumped together and they act a bit more lethargic than usual. Fish stop eating and stay at corner of the tank. (stress)

Cause :

• Un-mature water ( not cycle enough)
• Bad water quality.
• Low water temperatures (< 25°C). too cold !
• Feeding with LIVE or FROZEN food which contain parasite.

Treatment :
Direct treatment is not necessary..because the spot is sticking through the skin. Uncycle water & cold water is a common cause for this disease.

To cure white spots :

• 1st if you dont have time to cycle the water..you just need to do major water change 50% to balance the water to amout of nitrite & ammonia that is needed for the tank and suit for the fish.
• Try to give ocean free white spot liquid medicine and add some salt.
• use with the right ammount.
  
• heather is a must to treat this disease. increase water temperature.
• After 3rd day, tank must be washed thoroughly to eliminate the causative agent.