my tetra has a disease?! i have never dealt with something like this!

Sarbear4464 · 05-03-2009, 07:25 AM

one of my tetras has a cloudy white spot on the red part near the tail fin. its spreading a little bit further every day (its been 2 days but still) i mmean i noticed it yesterday... but im not sure what to do. im really worried how do i handle it? is it sick? can i save it it without something that will harm my other fish?

mini 77 · 05-04-2009, 06:48 PM

Yes it is called white spot, you should buy some white spot remover from the same place you get your fish from it is a small tub a couple of drops in your tank should kill the disease and will stop it spreading.
it will be called anti-white spot.

big54bob · 05-04-2009, 07:15 PM

First of what kind of tetra is it?

homebunnyj · 05-04-2009, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mini 77

Yes it is called white spot, you should buy some white spot remover from the same place you get your fish from it is a small tub a couple of drops in your tank should kill the disease and will stop it spreading.
it will be called anti-white spot.

No.

"White spot" is ich. Ich is not cloudy. Ich looks like somebody salted your fish.

It sounds like a fungal problem. First of all, what are your test readings for ammonia, nitrite and nitrate? Poor water conditions can lead to illnesses such as this. I've had good success with PimaFix for fungal issues, in conjunction with frequent water changes to maintain water quality. Otherwise you'll need a stronger antifungal treatment.

VicVegas84 · 05-17-2009, 11:22 PM

Sounds like possible neon tetra disease to me.

05-03-2009, 07:25 AM	#1
Sarbear4464 Teenie Weenie Fish Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 17	my tetra has a disease?! i have never dealt with something like this! one of my tetras has a cloudy white spot on the red part near the tail fin. its spreading a little bit further every day (its been 2 days but still) i mmean i noticed it yesterday... but im not sure what to do. im really worried how do i handle it? is it sick? can i save it it without something that will harm my other fish? __________________ Sarah

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big54bob Super Fish Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: On my office chair playing Runescape Posts: 1,300	First of what kind of tetra is it? __________________

05-04-2009, 06:48 PM	#2
mini 77 Teenie Weenie Fish Join Date: May 2009 Location: widnes, cheshire england Posts: 11	Yes it is called white spot, you should buy some white spot remover from the same place you get your fish from it is a small tub a couple of drops in your tank should kill the disease and will stop it spreading. it will be called anti-white spot.