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Visible tiny white spots anywhere on the fishes body are indicators of white spot. (Ich)They can often be seen scratching themselves against the gravel and other things in the tank. During spring however, the males develop white spots on their gills and pectoral fins so don't mistake them for disease.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoPurchase some medication from a pet shop. Follow the directions and the Ick will be destroyed.
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∙ 12y agoIt's also known as white spot disease, it looks like salt has been sprinkled on your goldfish. If you think your goldfish has it, take it to a vet as this disease can kill.
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∙ 14y agoIchthyophthirius multifiliis commonly reffered to as freshwater "Ick" or "Ich" causes the affected fish to look like someone had just sprinkled it with salt.
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What does it mean when your goldfish stays in the same place bUT still alive AND taking ick away?
If your goldfish has Ick you will need to treat its water with some commercial cure. Just follow the directions. Before you do the treatment though, may I suggest you do a large water change, keep the filter ON all through the treatment and follow the instructions to the letter. Ick/Ich/white spot is a killer parasite and has to be fixed quickly before it kills every fish in the tank.
Why do goldfish get sick?
they might get the "ICK" or they can get sick from there bowl or tank not being clean
What is air bubble looking spots on goldfish fins?
Probably "ick". It needs to be treated.
Is ick contagious?
Yes, ick is highly contagious. Fish get it when they are stressed out, depressed, and/or weak. Ick is believed to be in water already.It spreads very quickly from one fish to another and you have to treat it right away. To treat ick, take the infected fish to a vet or use a home remedy such as salt or heat.
What are goldfish diseases?
There are diseases such as ich (white spots) which can be treated with salt. They can get to your pet goldfish easily and expert websites will have answers.
How do you cure ick?
Go to a pet shop and get the medication for it.If you have any other fish in your tank/bowl take them out because it will spread.It is an infection.My goldfish died from "ick" so you'd better hurry to get the medication.
What is your dogs favorite treat?
My dogs favorite treat is goldfish.
If one fish gets ick will all of the fish get ick?
Yes, all of the fish in the tank could get it. Even if only 1 fish in your tank has it, treat every fish to make sure the parasite gets off. I noticed one day that one of my little fishie friends had ick, the next day all of my guppies did, and 2 died. If you notice ick on your fish, treat it PRONTO! Or else you might lose a couple. :( :(
Treatment of whiting on goldfish?
I used to have fish and I think that's called Ich (pronounced ick). It can be treated with a medication available at the pet store.
Why does your goldfish have warts on its gills?
If they are little white bumps just on the gills, then you have a male goldfish that is ready to breed. If the white dots cover its body then your fish is sick with ick, and you will need to go to the petstore to get meds. for the fish.
Can goldfish have diseases?
yes. they can get many diseases from bacteria in tanks and other sick fish.
Can ick be given to other fish?
Yes, most of the time when fish have ick, all of the fish in the tank get it. If 1 fish in your tank has ick, treat the whole tank.
