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Water changes aren't just about removing waste. They replenish minerals and stabilize pH. If you're using RO water or have soft water, skipping changes can mess with your params. Test your water regularly if you're thinking of cutting back.

If you've already started treatment, I'd stick with it and see it through - don't mix and match, it's just asking for trouble. 82 degrees is pretty warm, I wouldn't raise it any higher if I were you.

Big Blue seems to be dealing with multiple issues. That mouth growth could be a tumor, or possibly some sort of abscess. The white patches on his body, though, are a different story - they look like a fungus, but I'm also seeing these tiny white spots that resemble ich. I'm not convinced it's just ...