Black Ich

[dede]

Is it normal to see black ich appear after the first dose of Prazipro when it was not visible before the treatment. Tang has been in quarantine for 5 weeks and treated with metro soaked in his food, and now Prazipro going on 4 days and I am now seeing the black grains appearing on his skin. I was treating him for suspected flukes but was not expecting to see black ich after treatment.

 

[Humblefish]

Turbellarians (black ich) are sometimes resistant to praziquantel, so either 1) Hyposalinity or 2) Formalin baths can be used to treat instead.

 

[dede]

Thanks Humblefish, I just thought it odd he didn't have it before I started the treatment and now is showing spots. I haven't done the second treatment yet so will see if that takes care of them.

 

[dede]

Black ich disappeared after the second treatment with Prazipro, I did a 3rd treatment just to be on the safe side. Then I watched the tang for 2 more weeks and he is not showing any symptoms. I moved him to the 180 a week ago and he seems to be fine. Thanks for all the help.