shervin92 Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 can you please give me ways you guys have found that helps please. its getting pretty bad realli quickly. yesterday i did a water change and added whitespot remedy, and now i have the temp up to 30 degrees. am i doing anything wrong? and can i do anything else? i realli dont wanna loose ma bristlenose so please help me. there are only commons and albino's in there so i dont need to think about other fish which is good. and was i sopost to do full dosage or half dosage with the remedy thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbeer Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 What whitespot remedy did you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largeheaded1 Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 keep the temp up and dont do another water change for about 5 days or so, finish the treatment then do one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 Hi This may be off topic somewhat but the following link gives you a range of meds available for fish with different symptoms in a very well set out table. Make sure any meds you use are suitable for bristlenose and dose carefully according to instructions. Cheers http://www.plecofanatics.com/articles/s ... .php?e=318 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiley Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 take the temp to over 30 as soon as possible and keep there for 7-10 days this temp will not hurt the fish I had it on my L numbers and had no dramas no medication most whitespot cures have copper which is deadly to bristle noses peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 Also be aware that with any temp raising you need to ensure there is also an increase in oxygenisation. Make sure you keep us informed of the outcome. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HereFishieFishie Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 Very good point Peter. Frenchy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braddo Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 I would use the cpv whitespot cure which active ingredient is formaldahyde(spelling wrong) at half dose for bn's. I would never raise the temperature in a bristlenose tank especially not again. These guys really cannot handle temps over 28 they lose their slime coat allowing secondary infections to take hold. Take this from my own experience after losing a large number of bn's in a short period of time due to 30 degree water. Please note though that if the spots are already numerous it may be too late. The worst part about white spot it can attack the gills and cause damage to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
