FishPerson

I have small circular whitish spots on the sides of my tank is this algae? if it is, would now be a good time to get a snail, or should i wait a bit?

jsalemi

How long has the tank been running? Is it through the cycle yet? What's your water chemistry look like?

It could be the beginning of diatoms, which isn't uncommon when a tank is done cycling. The spots will eventually turn brown.

FishPerson

the water has only just gotten out of the ammonium phase of the cycle, at least i think so because the water isn't cloudy anymore.

jsalemi

Do you not have a test kit? I highly recommend you get one so you can have accurate results on your water chemistry.

FishPerson

okay. i am getting a test kit now. thanks!

FishPerson

Someone i know told me that these white spots on my tank are ich. could this be true?

jsalemi

No, it's not usually visible in free-floating form, and it doesn't attach to the glass, only to fish.