[JEFFB 2008]

I have a yellow tang and a week ago i observed a few very tiny black spots on him toward the back fin. He has now managed to have many more of these small black dots! I think this could be a case of black ich! will you please help me with diagnosis and treatment! thank you!

[msbdiving]

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[rlcline76]

Sounds like black ich. Can you provide a picture? Diagnosis is hard without a photo.

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[pogodzib]

Without seeing a pic, we can't verify that it is black ich, but it does sound like black ich. Luckily, black ich isn't nearly as dangerous and easier to treat that white ich. I have treated it in the past by giving the fish a freshwater bath for 5 minutes and it has always worked for getting rid of it. Because of the black ich life cycle, you may need to do a few baths 3 days apart.

Here is a link on black ich. ATJ's Marine Aquarium Site - Reference - Black "Ich", Black Spot, Turbellarian Infection

[JEFFB 2008]

thank you guys so much. I gave the fish a few freshwater dips and it seems to be all cleared up! Hes happy and healthy