I have this goldfish with a little speck of white on its tail. There is also this faint redish-brownish thing on its tail as well. i'll have to post pictures tomorrow. Can anybody guess what it is? D:
Hi Lil' fishy. There is a parasite called Ich that's also called white spot disease that is very common with goldfish (and many other fish, of course). It's usually easy to see and something we just learn to watch for. It looks like a bright white speck or grain of sand on the body or fins of the fish. You may also notice the fish trying to scratch itself against rocks or gravel when Ich is present to get rid of that itchy sensation.I have this goldfish with a little speck of white on its tail. There is also this faint redish-brownish thing on its tail as well. i'll have to post pictures tomorrow. Can anybody guess what it is? D:
Kashta, I'd like to know something here. Why is table salt not recommended? How is that any different from the "aquarium" salt? The additives and iodide myth is moot. I do not see what makes "aquarium" salt a better option when table salt itself is plain sodium chloride.Just plain aquarium salt sold in any pet store that sells fish supplies. I don't recommend table salt (iodized or non) - sea salt - marine salt - kosher salt - or anything else. Get this and the instructions are always there for you. No need to worry about someone telling you the wrong amount to use or having to remember that yourself later.
I stay with aquarium salt because it's cheap, readily available, simple, and uncomplicated. I store it along with my other supplies and it doesn't go bad. I don't have to worry about remembering how much to use for X number of gallons the rare times I might need it because that's printed on the carton. But most of all, I don't have to wade through those inevitable debates that go on between other fishkeepers.Kashta, I'd like to know something here. Why is table salt not recommended? How is that any different from the "aquarium" salt? The additives and iodide myth is moot. I do not see what makes "aquarium" salt a better option when table salt itself is plain sodium chloride.