Spotty Loach

[First Time Loachy]

I just recently bought my first Clown Loach and he seems prity happy in his new home, although the last 2 days i have noticed that he has tiny white spots all over him, can someone please tell me why this is and i really hope he is going to be ok!!

Thanks

[Diana]

Sounds like Ich, a parasite that can kill Loaches and other fish.
Have a look in this site for Ich treatment specific to Loaches, they are more sensitive to certain medicines.

What other fish are in the tank? Is this a quarantine tank?
What are the water parameters? Ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, pH, temperature?

I would do some really thorough gravel vacuuming and water changes. Ich falls to the floor of the tank to reproduce, and vacuuming the bottom will reduce the amount available to reinfest the fish.
Water changes will improve the overall conditions for the fish, and help them feel better.

[Emma Turner]

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