One of the main problems that novice aquarist and even some expert aquarist face is fish death. To extent that the most quit keeping aquarium fish is frustrating. But fish death can be avoided. Most fish deaths are caused as a result of both an internal and external types parasites that compete with the fish in tank.

You should be able to discover when they have been infected by this parasite and be able to treat them, when you watch your aquarium fish to avoid fish death.

Watch out for the following White Spot disease behavioral symptoms in your fish.

- Constant lying on the bottom or hanging at the surface.

- Rubbing of the body against rocks

- Gasping at the water surface

- No response to feeding

- General dullness and lethargy

- Hovering in a corner

- Fish swimming with clamps up

This ailment is referred to as White Spot disease and is caused by the parasite called Ichthyophthirius Multifillis.

Attaches itself to the fish, this parasite has a free-swimming stage. The most common chemical used in treating infected fishes is Methylene Blue. You could buy a one per cent stock solution from a reputable chemist or aquarium shop and apply at 0.8 to 1.0 ml per gallon of water. The fishes must remain in this bath until every while spot has disappeared. A water change after treatment is prolonged contact or else necessary with the chemical may affect the fertility of the fish.

Another tip is you should remove it to prevent the coal from absorbing the Methylene Blue, if you are using a side filter with activated charcoal. Another tip is during treatment you should use artificial aeration with coarse bubbles near the surface, since a dirty bottom would inactivate the medicament by absorption. A better measure is to remove all dirt from the bottom before treatment.

Methylene Blue does not affect plants if used in weaker concentration, it’s harmless to young fish and unlike the general belief.

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