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That is probably fungus, not bacteria. Look up "body fungus." Treatment is usually adding medication such as Maracyn or Maracyn-Two.

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Are black and white striped fish in the ocean harmful?

Are black and white fish in the ocean harmful? Such as the scissortail sergeant fish!


How do you keep my fish alive in fish tycoon?

A. If it is an inexpensive fish you can just throw it away. B. If you want, you can sell it. But be prepared to see thought bubbles of customers showing a smelly fish... it is possible but it can take a while. C. You can buy medicine. But make sure you only bother to do this if you are certain you need this fish, and/or it will make you a profit. Medicine is not cheap, especially for cheap and nasty $4 fish. D. Don't let your fish get sick at all! You can buy special plants, foods, snails, aeration pumps, filters and there are magic fish that help prevent sickness. It is worth buying them all in the long run. You can have a maximum of 21 fish per tank, but the more fish, the more likely sickness will become. Regularly trim down your numbers. If the fish has fungus, or the green stuff on its body, buy the pink bottle. If the sickness is white, it is ick, and you need to buy the yellow bottle. Happy fish keeping!


How long do you run the filter in a small fish bowl before adding fish?

a week minimum to make sure the good bacteria builds up and doesnt kill the fish when you put it in a week minimum to make sure the good bacteria builds up and doesnt kill the fish when you put it in


How quickly will the bacteria repopulate its habitat compared to the fish?

much faster


Is it normal for fish to have white dots on there tail?

It might be normal for a particular species of fish that is known to have white dots on their tails...

Related Questions

What is the symptom of fish sickness?

white spots on the body is one


How does air drying help preserve fish?

By removing the water in the flesh of the fish, the bacteria that causes decomposition cannot multiply and decompose the fish.


What causes fish pond water to appear soapy?

White foam in a fish pond can be caused by organic residue gathering on the surface. This can be from fish waste or plant matter.


What are the possible causes and treatments for a white patch on a fish?

Possible causes of a white patch on a fish include fungal or bacterial infections, parasites, or physical injuries. Treatments may include medicated baths, antibiotics, antifungal medications, or addressing water quality issues in the fish tank. Consulting a veterinarian or fish expert is recommended for proper diagnosis and treatment.


Do angler fish use electricity or bacteria?

Bacteria


What is the bacteria in angler fish called?

bioluminescent bacteria


What are the safety requirements of whitefish?

All Bacteria needs to spread is 4 things, time, heat, food and unsanitary place to be handled, make sure the white fish is refrigerated and ALWAYS wash your hands before cooking the white fish!


If you bang on a fish tank will it hurt the fish?

yes it would cause the fish to get a disese called ick a fish gets that sickness when they get scared or nervous


Do fish carry bacteria to other fish and kill them?

They can. Any animal can carry bacteria, and infect other animals with it.


What are disadvantages of living near fish market?

The smell and if you are allergic, the sickness.


What causes the appearance of a white spot on a goldfish's head?

The appearance of a white spot on a goldfish's head is typically caused by a parasitic infection known as ich, or white spot disease. This is a common condition in aquarium fish and is characterized by small white spots on the fish's body and fins. It is important to treat ich promptly to prevent further spread and potential harm to the fish.


How are fish and bacteria different with respect to the concentrations of H plus ions they can withstand?

fish can't photosynthesize, but bacteria can photosynthesize.