Black ich on yellow tang gone is this possible? - Aquarium Advice

weekf · 10-30-2006, 10:28 AM

Yesterday I discovered about 3 black super tiny dot on him but today it is gone?

Or it has dropped off the tang and gone multiply in the water and sandbed? Who knows only time will tell. I'd better keep the tang healthy otherwise the ich will come back to haunt him.

After work I went to buy Seachem Garlic something and soak mysis shrimp in it mannn the yellow tang loves it. This is the first time I actually see him feed off me. Normally when I present at the tank it won't even show up. But he does like his nori. Since feeding the garlic the first time whenever I show up near the tank he sure come over to me.

I also starting to lower the salinity bit by bit at the same time. Hopefully will help him overcome the ich problem.

Scoot · 10-30-2006, 10:52 AM

Mine had this off and on after getting him - even after QT.

I ended up doing FW dips, and that would clear him up each time within a few minutes. After maybe 3 dips, they stopped coming back.

Personally, I think FW dips are awful to the fish, I hate seeing them suffer. Plus, you gotta be real careful with YT's because they'll jump right out of a bucket of FW if its not covered.

YMMV

austinsdad · 10-30-2006, 10:59 AM

Decent article here from "Dr. Auqa" I thought. This is also referred to as "black spot". Google and look at other's experiences. It does seem to affect yellow tangs more frequently, so I read.

http://www.wonbrothers.com/product/D...c_diseases.htm

Seems as though fw baths and formalin baths may be the best route.

Keep us posted.

SeeDemTails · 10-31-2006, 11:35 AM

Yes, it is possible for a fish to heal itself.

Keep it healthy for sure!

10-30-2006, 10:28 AM	#1
weekf Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 333	Black ich on yellow tang gone is this possible? Yesterday I discovered about 3 black super tiny dot on him but today it is gone? Or it has dropped off the tang and gone multiply in the water and sandbed? Who knows only time will tell. I'd better keep the tang healthy otherwise the ich will come back to haunt him. After work I went to buy Seachem Garlic something and soak mysis shrimp in it mannn the yellow tang loves it. This is the first time I actually see him feed off me. Normally when I present at the tank it won't even show up. But he does like his nori. Since feeding the garlic the first time whenever I show up near the tank he sure come over to me. I also starting to lower the salinity bit by bit at the same time. Hopefully will help him overcome the ich problem.

10-30-2006, 10:52 AM	#2
Scoot Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nebraska Posts: 668 Images: 12	Mine had this off and on after getting him - even after QT. I ended up doing FW dips, and that would clear him up each time within a few minutes. After maybe 3 dips, they stopped coming back. Personally, I think FW dips are awful to the fish, I hate seeing them suffer. Plus, you gotta be real careful with YT's because they'll jump right out of a bucket of FW if its not covered. YMMV __________________ 180G build thread 180G All-glass with dual megaflows in a custom stand AquaC EV-180 skimmer 250 pounds LR 160 pounds aragonite Custom acrylic sump from GlassCages.com 2xPCX-40 return pumps 2x250MH 14K, 2x175MH 14K - PFO lighting, 2x65W PC No-name 36W UV Water General 125GPH RO/DI Filstar XP3

10-30-2006, 10:59 AM	#3
austinsdad Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Clinton, Maryland Posts: 4,211 Images: 12	Decent article here from "Dr. Auqa" I thought. This is also referred to as "black spot". Google and look at other's experiences. It does seem to affect yellow tangs more frequently, so I read. http://www.wonbrothers.com/product/D...c_diseases.htm Seems as though fw baths and formalin baths may be the best route. Keep us posted. __________________ -Ray- "Life may not be the party we hoped for but while we are here we might as well dance!"

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SeeDemTails Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Daytona Beach FL Posts: 436 Images: 4	Yes, it is possible for a fish to heal itself. Keep it healthy for sure!