I have 2 brim in a 55 gal. tank and I went out there and noticed that they had this white stuff on them. The bigger brim only has a little bit on him but the little brim is covered. What is it?
2007-06-08 12:03:14 · 5 answers · asked by Michael 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
It kind of looks spider webbish.
2007-06-08 12:13:20 · update #1
And it almost looks like the skin of the fish is cracking.
2007-06-09 00:06:08 · update #2
Hard to say what this could be exactly from the description, but probably would fall into a fungus, or possibly a Columnaris (bacterial) infection. The Columnaris would have for of a circular edge, the fungus would be more irregular. I can pass along a website with photo links, so you can compare these with your fish. If Columnaris, I'd treat with Furanase, if a fungus, maroxy.
It would be helpful if you could post a photo of your fish, so we could see what's going on. Is there a way you can get a digital photo and use a photo-sharing website to post the photo link here (use the added details in the pencil icon beneath your question).
ADDITION: Maybe seeing a photo of disease will help you to identify this: http://www.fishpalace.org/Disease.html
Treatment info:
http://www.klsnet.com/files/fishchart.htm
http://www.fish-disease.net/diseases.htm
2007-06-08 13:16:19 · answer #1 · answered by copperhead 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ich, if it is dots, feverloid, if it is powdery. Most likely, it's Ich. Ich is easily treated, but deadly if not treated early. It is very contagious and you should put Rid Ich in your aqaurium to get rid of it. Put the chemical and stress remover in it. Ich is a scary disease that is in the water. Do frequent water changes to help. Keep the aquarium lights off as well.
2007-06-08 19:06:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have seen that on my Oscars, i put some drops of ick treatment and in a day it should be gone i recommend the same for you, then the white stuff will be gone.
2007-06-08 19:17:18 · answer #3 · answered by Tunish305 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty sure it's a disease like the flu or something. Don't worry, it'll wear off. My clownfish had little dots too.
2007-06-08 19:09:12 · answer #4 · answered by rikkustyleyo 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Ask a vet but i know what it's called ah spek it's something that fish get when they aren't being cured take them to a VET QUICK!!!!!!!!!!
2007-06-08 19:12:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋