BigBossPants Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 Damn! I saw both of them itching a few days ago, checked them over and couldn't see anything... Then the other day noticed that my ornate is covered in white spots!! I couldn't see it because of his colouring, and still struggle to see it, but there are clearly little raised bumps all over him. JD looks fine, can't see any spots on him. I've been told that if I raise the temp. to 86*F it will kill it. I'm sure the Bichir will be fine at this temp but will my JD? Is "White Spot Cure" safe to use for them? Or is there a better/safer alternative? It is a planted tank, those are the only two fish in there. Temp. is currently just under 80*F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simian Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 From the Polypterus website Polypterus appear to be very hardy fish that rarely suffer from disease. Their tough ganoid scales afford them a degree of protection from the sort of injuries that lead to bacterial or fungal infections, and may also make them more resistant to certain parasites. However, newly imported specimens may be suffering from an infection of a freshwater leech, Macrogyrodactylus polypteri that attaches itself to the body of the fish. The fish may try to seek relief by attempting to scratch itself, behaviour often referred to as “flashing†or “flickingâ€. Formalin baths are effective in removing this parasite. Observe fish carefully before purchase. If formalin is sweet, white spot cure will be too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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