Red Platy

[jfg830]

My fish has these crystal like substances on its skin and I am trying to find out what it is and what has caused it. I had 3 platys and now I am down to one. I have a feeling this has something to do with it because my water has tested okay.


help please.

 

[Twinklecaz]

You got any pics?

 

[jfg830]

No I do not, sorry. It is also happening to 1 of my glowfish.

 

[Twinklecaz]

Is it like white spots?

 

[jfg830]

Yes

 

[jfg830]

Its almost like a fuzzy covering in a way.

 

[Twinklecaz]

Hmm I don't wanna give wrong advice coz i don't know much but it sounds like white spot/fungus/velvet. I BELIEVE all are quite easy to treat but you might wanna wait for someone more experienced to help you.

 

[jfg830]

thank you for your advice

 

[orangefish]

It does sound like white spot/ich. You can treat it easily by buying medication for it from a fish store, or you can gradually raise the temperature of your tank to around 30'C ensuring there is good aeration in the water. Personally I would recommend getting the medication.

 

[jonnyf84]

don't treat without properly identifying the cause or you'll likely make a bad situation worse, post some pictures and you'll have more luck with a answer.

 

[jfg830]

I am using ich medication this evening. I hope it works out okay. I want to thank everyone for their insight.

 

[SlyPolak]

Ich doesnt look like "crystals", looks like TINY pimples more like salt

 

[Twinklecaz]

I'd say salt looks like tiny tiny little cystals though

 

[SlyPolak]

I'd say salt looks like tiny tiny little cystals though

LOL... touche