White spot disease is a dreadful disease among tropical fishes. It is caused by a organism called- ichthyophthirius multifilii. This disease is also called as Fish Ich. The affected fish would be so lethargic in its movement. It will always rub its body against the wall of the aquarium. It will go off-feed. Finally you can notice white spots all over the body.
It is always advisable to separate this fish from its counter part. Then start treating the fish in a secluded tank. It is always change the water on daily basis of this affected fish tank. Treat the fish with ich with potassium permanganate to remove the white spots on its body. This treatment should be followed for three days.
Although the disease is the equivalent of a skin infection, it can easily be fatal. So consult a fish specialist to get rid of this dreadful condition
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