โ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ค ๐๐๐ก: ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐๐ญ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ข๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ช๐ฎ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฌโ
Tiny black dots on your tang? It might not be detritus or sandโit could be Black Ich, and ignoring it could cost you more than just your fishโs good looks.
Caused by the parasitic worm Turbinella sp., Black Ich often flies under the radar, especially in early stages. It may not kill quickly like marine velvet or brook, but left untreated, it wears down your fish with constant irritation, secondary infections, and long-term stress.
โข How to identify Black Ich (and what often gets mistaken for it)
โข Which fish are most vulnerableโespecially tangs and surgeons
โข Treatment options that actually work (and which to avoid)
โข Why your cleanup crew wonโt solve this one
โข Long-term prevention tips for parasite-free success
If youโve seen your fish scratching or flashing with no obvious cause, this guide might be the key to finally solving the mystery.
