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    Dec 17, 2012, 06:47 PM
    My gold fish have white spots on tails
    I bought 5 gold fishes to my tank last week. It's 7 days now.. 3 have white spots on their tails. Iam really worried.. I cleaned my tank the plants everything.. And filled water 4 days before adding fish. What I have to do now.. Please help

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    Dec 17, 2012, 07:02 PM
    They have Ich or "Ick". It is a parasite that Goldfish get and it will kill them if they aren't treated.

    Ich Disease | Causes, Symptoms, Cure and Prevention
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    Dec 18, 2012, 02:55 PM
    Thank you for the answer. What I have to do now? Can you suggest any medicine?
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    Dec 18, 2012, 05:48 PM
    Go to a pet store and ask for a cure for Ich.

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