Do White Spots always mean Ich

[shadofax69]

Well I bought a new FoxFace Lo at the pet store today and it looked great under their light and was very active but when I got it home I noticed about 3 little white specks on him. I was just wondering if the specks always mean ich or if it could be something else harmless just due to transport or whatever. I am feeding him formula 1 with garlic and going to get some formula 2 with garlic as well and am feeding marine algea. I was just wondering if there was any other way to boost the immune system so he can fight the ich if he has it.

 

[leebca]

Garlic, immune boosters, vitamins, and other potions don't help the fish when it comes to Marine Ich (Cryptocaryon irritans) Read this thread for some background:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=774458

Keep away from myths:
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2003-08/sp/index.htm
(Part 2):
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2003-10/sp/feature/index.htm

White specks don't always mean MI. You need to know what to look for as soon as you can so you can make the call. OR. . .If you want us to help, post a clear, closeup photo of your fish so we can see the specks.

A good immune booster for stressed fish includes vitamins and beta glucan. The latter is available at health food stores.