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White Spot Disease (Ich): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Last updated: May 2026

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Treat tanks, not mason jars floating on the surface—free-swimming stages hide everywhere.

Core steps

  1. Photograph spots to rule out Epistylis mimics.
  2. Select one lawful medication pathway and finish the calendar.
  3. Improve maintenance parallel to dosing—dirty water sabotages cures.

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