Black Ich?

[shafiq_hossain]

Got a Regal Tang with black spots all over it's body. The fins seem to be absent of that unless I just can't see it clearly. Anyways, is that what they call black ICH? I'm giving food mixed with Metro and Focus. Any other suggestions on what it could be and how to treat it? I tried getting a picture but I couldn't.

Thanks....

 

[bcrueter]

Yep sounds like black ich I had my yellow tang get it a while ago I treated it like regular ich and it went away

 

[jennm]

Black ich is actually a turbellarian worm.

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/blkichcuref.htm">http://www.wetwebmedia.com/blkichcuref.htm</a>

Lavamisol is a good dewormer, but if you can't get that, Praziquantel (PraziPro) works.

Do NOT use it with other medications or there's a risk of interaction.

Jenn

 

[shafiq_hossain]

Thanks Jenn. Do you stock either and can they be used in the main tank with the other fishes (and some corals)?

Thanks....

 

[jennm]

I have PraziPro, yes and it *can* be used in the display.