some of my fish in my 55 have been getting a white covering on their body and even dying due to it. i always knew ich as white dots all over the body, and this seems to be coming in blotches. i have been treating with rid ich but it doesnt seem to be helping. does anyone know what this is and some ways to get it out of my tank before they all die?
white covering on fish?
- Thread starter PoofaceQ
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Could it be the slime coat? That could be a good sign that something is irritating them. Hows your water quality?
It could also be body fungus, a true fungal infection. If you have a decent LFS in your area try taking a swab sample in a ziplock baggie to have them do a microscope slide of it. If it is fungus it can be treated with a formalin-malachite green mix. If the whitish patches leave bloody sores behind it could also be costia which can be treated with acriflavive neutral
High temp (86*F) and salt treatment may help.
You should also to do some water quality tests though.
You should also to do some water quality tests though.