what are the white dots in my fish tank?
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White spot disease is a very common problem in freshwater aquarium fish. The disease is caused by the ciliate protozoan Ichthyophthirius multifiliis, commonly called ich or ick. Fish infected with ich typically develop small, blister-like, raised lesions (white spots) on the skin and/or fins.
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Potatoes Small White Spots – Lenticels Happily these small white spots on potatoes are not a reason for great concern. They are actually swollen lenticels caused by too much water. Lenticels are minute organs used by the tuber to breathe but in waterlogged soils they become blocked and swell up.
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These stubborn bubbles (white foam) are commonly due to an excess of dissolved organic compounds (DOCs) collecting in a slick along the water's surface. The DOCs can come from many sources including overfeeding, a buildup of fish waste, or decaying plant material.
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White spots may be confined to the tonsils or located throughout the mouth. If the white spots do not go away in a few days, or are accompanied by a sore throat, it is advisable to see a doctor. Treatments vary, but gargling warm salt water several times a day may help ease the pain.
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The white dots are generally an indication of mechanical or chemical damage. If you don't heat style or colour your hair then it's simply a weak point in the shaft that's about to snap. and you should be good to go.
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The white bumps are actually called lenticels. Lenticels are special pores in the plant tissue that allow oxygen exchange with the outside world, allowing the potatoes to “breathe.” The large amount of moisture we have been receiving caused the lenticels to swell and therefore become visible.
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Ich is one of the most common aquarium diseases. ... If left untreated, Ich will eventually kill your fish. Ich is easily transferred from one tank to another by fish, invertebrates, plants, decorations or even maintenance equipment like your gravel vacuum or nets. These parasites are small.
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Fish fin rot is a bacterial infection that eats away at the edges of the fins and leaves them prone to further damage by fungal infections. ... Fish ich (Ichthyopthirius multifiliis) or white spot disease is a common disease caused by a skin parasite. Ich can affect fish in ponds as well as aquarium fish.
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Some algae growth is normal and healthy, but excess algae growth is unsightly and can be hazardous to fish and plants. Algae may appear as a brownish, greenish, reddish residue or film that creeps up on tank glass, the gravel or substrate, accessories, and plants inside the aquarium.
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White spots on the tonsils are usually a sign of pus, that tend to appear due to a bacterial infection, such as strep throat or pneumococcus. However it can also be a sign of a viral infection, such as mononucleosis, measles or cytomegalovirus.
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Parasitic or harmful worms will not be visible on the gravel or the glass of the aquarium. Noticing small white worms the size of a few millimeters crawling along the glass are either flat or roundworms. Flat appearances are planaria (flatworms) and the more thin and wiggly ones are nematodes (roundworms).
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Creamy white spots could be thrush, a fungal infection (shown here). It often happens after an illness or medications throw off the balance of bacteria in your mouth. White patches that look lacy could be lichen planus, which means your immune system is attacking the tissues in your mouth.
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The basic reason of growing algae in an aquarium of fish tank are- water, sunlight and nutrients. ... Overfeeding your fish build- up organic wastes in the tank which may become the breeding ground for algae. 2. Live aquarium plants absorb excess nutrients so unplanted tanks increase the possibility of growing algae.
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If the organisms are rod-shaped and do not have any small protuberances on them, they are likely Lactobacilli. ... If the bacteria grow on MRS agar, they are likely Lactobacilli. If the organism shows clear evidence of budding, then the white spots should be plated onto yeast and mold agar.
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Re: White dots on ends of hair The white dots are generally an indication of mechanical or chemical damage. If you don't heat style or colour your hair then it's simply a weak point in the shaft that's about to snap. and you should be good to go.
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White Spot White spot is a leafy vegetable disease caused by fungus Pseudocercosporella capsellae. The crop infected by the fungi usually has brown or gray spots on the leaves. ... The fungus can be killed by suitable fungicides and copper products, which means that you can these chemicals to treat your infected crops.
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Chalky white spots are a common problem when it comes to stainless steel, as it's often caused by a buildup of the calcium found in tap water. To rid yourselves of these cloudy stains: Bring a solution of one part vinegar and three parts water to boil in the pan, let it cool and then wash and dry as you normally would.