black ick

[fish lover]

Has anyone heard of black ick, my chinese algae eater has black spots on him, and breathing heavy and bloated, and if you have, how can I treat it. And my water is in excellent condition where it should be.

 

[Meredith]

sounds like black spot to me... Here is a link..
http://aquariumhobbyist.com/artoffishkeeping/disease.html
I dont know about the bloated though.