I made several rookie mistakes, help me set things right.

[Russ265]

Well, there are no white dots on him anymore, do I still have to do the tap water technique? I've read that this is a horrible technique and should only be applied if your fish is full of dots. As it will then help a little.

then dont do it.
your research is correct. it is a last ditch effort to provide temporary relief and buy time for the real issue at stake.

if there are no dots. then dont dip

 

[ngvu1]

If he is eating and breathing normal, please do not dip him. Leave him alone and he will fight to survive. I don't remember reading this fish is tank raise or wild caught. Anyway, make sure he eats all he can and you will be surprised how tough these guys are

Well, there are no white dots on him anymore, do I still have to do the tap water technique? I've read that this is a horrible technique and should only be applied if your fish is full of dots. As it will then help a little.