Black spots on foxface and white on Clownfish

[Rmcuddy]

What would these white spots be that are on my Yellow Tangs pectoral fins now?

 

[Rmcuddy]

Any ideas?

 

[Mjrenz]

What would these white spots be that are on my Yellow Tangs pectoral fins now?

I can't remember and there's a lot to read through, what meds has he had so far?

 

[Rmcuddy]

General cure and metroplex

 

[Mjrenz]

General cure and metroplex

If he hasn't been through copper it's possible that it's ich, it could also be lymphocystis. Let's ask @ngoodermuth @HotRocks and @4FordFamily for some help

 

[ngoodermuth]

Definitely looks like it could be ich... I’d plan on treating with copper next.

 

[Rmcuddy]

What the heck....how could I be that lucky to get every disease in the book?

 

[Rmcuddy]

When I finish the current treatment, do I just start treating with cupramine for the ich?

 

[Mjrenz]

When I finish the current treatment, do I just start treating with cupramine for the ich?

Chelated copper like copper power is going to be safer for your yellow tang, cupramine is an ionic copper and is risky to use with most tangs
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/fish-and-treatment-guidelines-with-chart.283450/

 

[Rmcuddy]

Chelated copper like copper power is going to be safer for your yellow tang, cupramine is an ionic copper and is risky to use with most tangs
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/fish-and-treatment-guidelines-with-chart.283450/

Can I use kick ich instead?

 

[bluprntguy]

Can I use kick ich instead?

No. It does not cure ich.

 

[Mjrenz]

Can I use kick ich instead?

@bluprntguy is completly correct, this thread will tell you about the options you have that are effective
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/treatment-options-index.247573/

 

[Rmcuddy]

@bluprntguy is completly correct, this thread will tell you about the options you have that are effective
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/treatment-options-index.247573/

So I have to get a prescription from a vet? Sounds a little extreme

 

[Rmcuddy]

So I have to get a prescription from a vet? Sounds a little extreme

Disregard...I was looking up the wrong treatment. I see I can buy chelated copper elsewhere

 

[Mjrenz]

Disregard...I was looking up the wrong treatment. I see I can buy chelated copper elsewhere

chelated copper would be a good choice

 

[Rmcuddy]

The foxface looks to be back at full strength, and the smaller clown still has the white spot on the top of its head....but could this just be scarring from the damage before?

 

[Mjrenz]

The foxface looks to be back at full strength, and the smaller clown still has the white spot on the top of its head....but could this just be scarring from the damage before?

What are you thoughts on this @ngoodermuth?

 

[Rmcuddy]

Here is an update on day 33...I still have what appears to be 7 healthy fish. The foxface shows no more black spots, the clownfish are looking good with the bigger one slowly growing his tail back, and the tang with no more white spots on his fins.
My question is, should I still preemptively treat for ich? I never treated for it when the white spots appeared on the tangs fins since they went away shortly after I saw them. I have copper power I can use, and am just wondering if I should treat anyway even though there are no signs of it. I would hate to re introduce something into my DT after I go 76 days fallow.

 

[Rmcuddy]

@ngoodermuth @Mjrenz. Any advice?

Here is an update on day 33...I still have what appears to be 7 healthy fish. The foxface shows no more black spots, the clownfish are looking good with the bigger one slowly growing his tail back, and the tang with no more white spots on his fins.
My question is, should I still preemptively treat for ich? I never treated for it when the white spots appeared on the tangs fins since they went away shortly after I saw them. I have copper power I can use, and am just wondering if I should treat anyway even though there are no signs of it. I would hate to re introduce something into my DT after I go 76 days fallow.

 

[Mjrenz]

@ngoodermuth @Mjrenz. Any advice?

Sorry about the delayed response, sometimes the notifications don't pop up or they get missed. I think we need advice from @ngoodermuth. It's always good to get rid of ich but I just want to make sure she doesn't think you could run into any issues with copper before I suggest using it.