Ich?

[frp13187]

I noticed lately that my juvenile turquoise severum is sort of swimming abnormally and at times rubs up against objects in the tank (flower pots, plants, etc.)...not constantly but every once in awhile. I know the visual aspects of ich with the white spots, but they are not present right now (at least that I can tell). Is it safe to say it is in its early stages? Would it be wise to treat the entire 55 gallon tank for ich or will this harm the healthy fish? If so, what treatment would you recommend?

 

[crowconor]

just get some aquarium salt...do a water change then do the recomended dose on the box....and bump the temp up to like 84

 

[balton777]

Actually raise the temp to a minimum of 86F.

 

[frp13187]

Does this sound like the beginnings of ich?

 

[FrozenMonkey]

Sure does. Do what the above have mentioned.

 

[quintas14]

Remember to keep the temp up for minimum of ten days so any parasite in the tank will run it's full life cycle and die.
Also my sevs do this aswell and as far as i'm concerned they're just having a scratch. Fish get itches too.