Sick fish?

[leeannecastro]

I have only goldfish in my pond (and 1 Pleco) and several of them have developed tiny white flecks on them. At first I mistook them for tiny air bubbles. The fish are all swimming and eating fine, this doesn't seem to be affecting them. Anyone know what this is or if it is harmful?:wink:
Thanks!

 

[pondlady]

Sounds like Ick pics please!

 

[kirscp]

I would guess ich also.

 

[Darren Felvus 91]

All My Goldfish are the same but are now dieying of one by one had 38 yesterday now down to 29 how can we stop it


Darren

 

[pondlady]

Need more info and pics in order to help!

 

[leeannecastro]

Well, they are all still alive and active.
I tried to net one to get a close up but this was the best I could do. Fast little suckers.

 

[leeannecastro]

Well, the white flecks seem to be going away on most of the affected ones and no others have gotten them. I have not seen any behavioral changes except that my water is much colder now and it seems to keeping all of the fish near the bottom.
I guess it has resolved itself. I am pretty sure it was Ich, but none died. Is Ich usually deadly?

 

[DrDave]

Try treating them with salt. Goto my web site and there is a link to the Univ of Florida on how to use salt for treatment.

 

[leeannecastro]

I cannot seem to find the correct dosing amount for treating an individual fish out of the pond.
Any suggestions?

 

[DrDave]

Try www.click2roark.com. Make sure you tell him everything. He can help.