abukarb@adric.cs.orst.edu (Bassam A. Abu-Karroum) (04/21/88)
The following was all I had about the white spots. It is called White Spots Disease (Ichthyophthiriasis). The name is fancy, but don't worry. The fish's body is covered with tiny white spots, which extend to cover the fins. The disease is of a cyclic nature. The parasite leaves the fish's body to form cysts on the aquarium floor and upon hatching the parasite is then free swimming seeking a new host. As the disease is likely to attack all fishes in an aquarium the whole tank should be treated. Treatment is easy, cures are available and are very effective. Sorry I can not be of more help. Good luck. Sam.