Black Spots on a Yellow Tang

[Dad & Matt]

I have a yellow tang in my 75G tank; I've had him for several weeks. He developed some tiny black spots today. I think it's black ick (based on other posts I've read). Any suggestions on treatment? He eats well but looks like he's trying to rub on the rocks and keeps approaching a goby looking for a cleaning. Thanks.

 

[ccCapt]

Black ich is actually a parasitic flatworm.
Advanced Aquarist's Online Magazine - Feature Article: Identifying Parasitic Diseases in Marine Aquarium Fish - A Hobbyist’s Guide to Identifying Some Common Marine Aquarium Parasites

 

[cmor1701d]

Larry, do you know if Hypo is effective for this parasite? The cures mentioned in that article seem similar to those often mentioned for standard Ich parasitiic infestations.

 

[ccCapt]

From what I've read, hypo works and so does freshwater dips and formalin dips.

 

[cmor1701d]

Good to know. I think you know my preference for a nice safe and somewhat easy Hypo treatment

 

[Dad & Matt]

Thanks for the info. I'll let you know how he does.

 

[Dad & Matt]

I'm thinking it might not have been black ick. My goby picked at the tang for a couple days and now he looks good. I'll keep an eye on him.