White spots (NOT ich)

[nicholastiwari@yahoo.com 0]

Hi everybody,

I have 2 black moors. They appear to be healthy and happy, and eat fine. The only issue I have noticed recently is white spots on only one side of one of the fish's Dorsel fin. They are only visible when light reflects off of them. The tank just finished cycling, and nitrates, nitrites and ammonia are fine.

[tithra 4,917]

Hi! Could you please fill copy and paste the form below and fill it out. More information will help our more experienced members figure out what might be going on, and exact numbers for water parameters are helpful Also, are you able to get a picture/video of the spots?

Test Results for the Following:
• * Ammonia Level
  
• * Nitrite Level
  
• * Nitrate level
  
• * Ph Level, Tank (If possible, KH, GH and chloramines)
  
• * Ph Level, Tap (If possible, KH, GH and chloramines)
  Other Required Info:
• * Brand of test-kit used and whether strips or drops?
  
• * Water temperature?
  
• * Tank size (how many gals.) and how long has it been running?
  
• * What is the name and "size of the filter"(s)?
  
• * How often do you change the water and how much?
  

• * How many days ago was the last water change and how much did you change?
  
• * How many fish in the tank and their size?
  
• * What kind of water additives or conditioners?
  
• * What do you feed your fish and how often?
  
• * Any new fish added to the tank?
  
• * Any medications added to the tank?
  
• * List entire medication/treatment history for fish and tank. Please include salt, Prazi, PP, etc and the approximate time and duration of treatment.
  
• * Any unusual findings on the fish such as "grains of salt," bloody streaks, frayed fins or fungus?
  
• * Any unusual behavior like staying at the bottom, not eating, etc.?
  

[CindyGen 62]

Could it be breeding stars? I have a black broadtail with breeding stars on his fins and gills, but they are barely visable unless you really look for them

[rai-nbow 363]

I think I know what you're talking about. The first edge/ray of the dorsal? If you(anyone) looks at their fish, the first ray of the dorsal has like, white or clear spot things. You can see it on either side though, hm. If that's not it, than sorry. haha~

[Chrissy_Bee 144]

Could it be breeding stars? I have a black broadtail with breeding stars on his fins and gills, but they are barely visable unless you really look for them

It could be for sure.

But without more details, we really can't make a definite 'diagnosis.' Please answer the questions posted above