critter_crazy Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 So it looks like I have a bit of whitespot in my community :facepalm: Little platty has a couple of spots and is flashing, a few neons have one or two spots and I suspect they're the culprits. I've already done a 35% ish waterchange (and gravel vac) this afternoon, water quality is fine. Have turned the water temp up to 30 degrees and given a half-dose of whitespot cure. Would salt be a better option for a planted tank? I dont what them to be ruined - I've tried to research but havent had much luck :roll: If so what's a good dose? Tank has BNs, neons, angels, a fighter and a few guppies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ichthus Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 Last time my tank got whitespot I added 2 grams of salt per litre of water (so 0.2%). The bristlenose theoretically may not enjoy the salt - but mine was fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critter_crazy Posted July 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 Thanks! I'll give it a go, may start with 1gm and see how it goes. That's fine for plants? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ichthus Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 Think so - my plants survived, and it was only short term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livebearer_breeder Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 1 tspn of de iodinized rock salt per 4 litres in the morning, water change by the evening, leave a day, repeat process. I have just done this with success as a few guppys had spots. I always add boiled peat in old panty hose to my tanks filters as well to calm the fish, helps with the healing process. I never use medicines BAR melafix or if i have an issue with internal parasites. Most external diseases can be treated effectivley naturally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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