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JD Winata · 03-23-2006, 05:04 PM

No it is not Ich , it may be two things :
1.Fungus
2.Colonization of bacteria caused by body slime's lost

For the #1 , just rise a bit temperature and give antifungus plus antiseptic (Tetra ir OceanFree brand will be fine)

For #2 , give a little amount of crystal salt (remember just a bit at a time) or better use body slime enhancer tonic (some branded/named as Aquavital or something) but first you have to get rid the bacteria using some antiseptic or some mild anti crustachean (works faster than antiseptic)
Sometimes 1-3minutes saline (saltwater concentrate) bath will remove the white organics instantly but remember it s very risky .
If you could handle water change everyday perhaps high concentrate of salt will kill the germs more fast than any antiseptics but remember your fish will looks pale and refuse to feed during the medication , watch the risk of pH shock because salt medication . Not suggested for more than one day maximal treatment.

03-23-2006, 05:04 PM	#5
JD Winata NAC 002 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Denpasar , Bali Posts: 5,467	Re: white patches/slime loss No it is not Ich , it may be two things : 1.Fungus 2.Colonization of bacteria caused by body slime's lost For the #1 , just rise a bit temperature and give antifungus plus antiseptic (Tetra ir OceanFree brand will be fine) For #2 , give a little amount of crystal salt (remember just a bit at a time) or better use body slime enhancer tonic (some branded/named as Aquavital or something) but first you have to get rid the bacteria using some antiseptic or some mild anti crustachean (works faster than antiseptic) Sometimes 1-3minutes saline (saltwater concentrate) bath will remove the white organics instantly but remember it s very risky . If you could handle water change everyday perhaps high concentrate of salt will kill the germs more fast than any antiseptics but remember your fish will looks pale and refuse to feed during the medication , watch the risk of pH shock because salt medication . Not suggested for more than one day maximal treatment.