white spots on betta that ar arround bills on left half of betta really small about 6 or 7 seven of them...can somebody please help?!?
2007-03-24 11:49:46 · 9 answers · asked by newtchewy33 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
sorry there on his gills not bills
2007-03-24 11:50:15 · update #1
That happened to mine too. But he's BETTA now!
2007-03-27 04:28:29 · answer #1 · answered by bpgveg14 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
This is probably ich (Ichthyophthirius multifilis)
Ich, also called white spot disease, is one of the most common protozoan infections affecting aquarium fishes.
Malachite Green/ Formalin combination has generally been the most effective for moderate to severe infestations. “Quick Cure” is good product with this combination of medications (Malachite Green/ Formalin). While a somewhat newer product “Sea Chem ParaGuard” is slightly safer, albeit also slightly less strong formulation.
For a lot more information including identification and pictures, please read this article:
http://www.americanaquariumproducts.com/Aquarium_Ich.html
2007-03-24 13:25:33 · answer #2 · answered by Carl Strohmeyer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sounds a lot like Ick. It isn't too serious if it is treated in time. Go to your local pet store. I would ask one of the workers there what the best treatment for it would be. I use Ick Away.
2007-03-24 12:00:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A treatment I used for ich was to raise the tanks temp to 82 and treat it with meds for 12 days.
2007-03-24 11:56:19 · answer #4 · answered by Palor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work at Petco and have had people ask this a few times. More than likely, your fish has ich. Go to a pet store, buy some medication and use it according to the directions on the label.
2016-03-29 02:37:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like ick, and please don't hesitate to treat this disease, as it makes your fish sick very fast (secondary infections). I've found Ick Guard, by Jungle Laboratories, to be a great treatment for ick. Adding aquarium salt will help him, too.
2007-03-24 14:22:05 · answer #6 · answered by YoungShyCareerGirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like ich or velvet, try getting some medicine for the ich, treat the whole tank.
2007-03-24 11:53:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
ich, just give him some ich remedy and he'll be fine.
2007-03-24 11:54:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
most likely it's ick
2007-03-24 12:38:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋