Does your
puffer have white spots resembling grains of salt which may cover its entire
body? Is there rubbing or scratching against the bottom or tank decor?
If the answer
is yes, please read below. If the answer is no, please [ continue
].
The puffer has
Ick. Note: Some puffers
do not develop spots on the skin. Heavy infections may be on the
gills and show no evidence of disease on other parts of the body.
Treat with Maracide
or Coppersafe.
Additionally,
use Maracyn-two
or Tetracycline
Tablets or TriSulfa
to prevent secondary infections from bacteria.