Black spots - Aquarium Advice

kwan · 04-13-2008, 06:25 PM

My tank has been running fine for a number of years. I have not introduced any fish or coral for a long time. But for some reason, my yellow tang and purple tang have both got black pin head sized spots on their body. I think this could be Turbellarian Worms. I can't get photo to show you as they won't stay still for a photo.

Can someone tell me if I am correct in thinking this is Turbellarian Worms? Also how on earth could it appear in my tank? And what should I do to cure them?

**melosu58** · 04-13-2008, 10:24 PM

Yes that`s what it is. Here`s a link for it.

ATJ's Marine Aquarium Site - Reference - Black "Ich", Black Spot, Turbellarian Infection

Dr. Aqua

Sea and Sky: Aquarium Diseases & Treatments

I know some say a FW bath but I am not a big fan of FW baths. Have never seen any good come out of them. Just a stressed out fish that usually dies. I hope all works out fine.

kwan · 04-14-2008, 06:14 AM

Taking the fish out and treating with Formalin or a FW bath may help to relieve the fish. But do I need to fallow the tank for several weeks like in white ich?

04-13-2008, 06:25 PM	#1
kwan Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: London UK Posts: 362 Images: 2	Black spots My tank has been running fine for a number of years. I have not introduced any fish or coral for a long time. But for some reason, my yellow tang and purple tang have both got black pin head sized spots on their body. I think this could be Turbellarian Worms. I can't get photo to show you as they won't stay still for a photo. Can someone tell me if I am correct in thinking this is Turbellarian Worms? Also how on earth could it appear in my tank? And what should I do to cure them?

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04-14-2008, 06:14 AM	#3
kwan Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: London UK Posts: 362 Images: 2	Taking the fish out and treating with Formalin or a FW bath may help to relieve the fish. But do I need to fallow the tank for several weeks like in white ich?