Why is my barb rubbing on gravel? - Treatments for diseased fishes

Ich (White spot)

Why is my barb rubbing on gravel?

Fishes having Ich (White spot) usually show this symptom of 'Rubbing against hard objects'

Carefully read though the article to find out whether your Barb is having Ich (White spot).

About disease, Ich (White spot)

Inected fishes try to close up their fins and rub against hard objects. The parasies show up as white, pinhead-size specks on the fins and body.
Ich should not be confused with the similar white tubercles that appear on the pectoral fins and fill plates of male fishes, particularly Goldfishes, at breeding time.

Physical Symptoms

  • Small white spots

Behavioural Symptoms

  • Fins Closed
  • Rubbing against hard objects
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Treatments

Ich - Chemical Treatment

Use Ich cure treatment would be very effective.

Use a powerful filter

As a variant approach on switching tanks is to use a filteration/sterilazation system with a powerful flow with an efficient filter.

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