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Saltwater Aquarium Fish Disease Trouble Shooter

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A difficult to keep species

Black & White Bandit Angelfish (Holacanthus arcuatus)

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The combination of heavy gilling, scratching and white spots which resemble table salt on the head, body and/or fins indicates that your fish and entire tank are infected with Cryptocaryon or Ick. There are a number of different cures which are in common use. Some of them are: Click on the treatment methods above and choose the one which would work best for your situation.
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