Fish Doctor Needed for White Spot Diagnosis

[nwsharksfan]

My oscar has white crud on one of her fins. Maybe ich? I didn't realize ich was this big. Fungus? Diagnosis? Treatment?

Thanks for any advice you can provide. If at all possible I want avoid using medications.

 

[nwsharksfan]

Pics

New at this. Hopefully the photos will work in this post.

 

[techo]

Not sure but for ich and many diseases crank the heat up in your tank and do pwc frequently

 

[techo]

You can also add small amounts of salt

 

[LyndaB]

I can't tell what spots are on the fish and what spots are on the glass.

 

[nwsharksfan]

She has 2-3 sesame seed sized white dots on her left pectoral fin. All other spots are from toddler residue on the glass. I am slowly upping the temp and adding salt. How high should I go with the heat? I'm up to 82 from my normal 78.

 

[nwsharksfan]

Just read that 86 is the goal so I'll take this as the gospel unless someone thinks differently.

 

[mfdrookie516]

I wouldn't raise the temp until you get a solid diagnosis. If it's something like columnaris, raising the temp will only make things worse.

A spritz of windex on a paper towel away from the aquarium will do wonders on making your glass clean.... maybe you can get a better pic.