[Stan.V]

I got this Rubber Lip Pleco May 9 (last Saturday) for my 55 gallon. In this tank I have 2 German blue rams, 2 honey gouramis, 2 upside down cats, 1 Electric Blue Acara, 1 Blue Eyed Bristlenose and now the rubber lip, total of 9 fish. But I’ve noticed that the rubber lip has white spots. So I believe it’s ich but I’m not 100 percent sure. And even though it’s been a few days he’s only been hanging out in the corner of the tank at the top. Although my Bristlenose hangs under a mopani wood. I have 2 mopani woods. Is it normal for a rubber lip to stay on the glass ?? This is my first rubber lip so I don’t know anything about it. Can anyone tell me if it is and if it is ich how can I help get rid of it?? ( I don’t have a quarantine tank.)

 

[Discusluv]

Yes, that is Ich. He is hanging out at water line because that is where the most available oxygen is. Ich parasite commonly attacks the gills and under the gill plate-- making it difficult for the fish to take up oxygen.
Get a parasite medication that's active ingredient includes malachite green. Do it fast! Ich spreads fast.