Disease id??

[Andreas' Reef]

Does anyone know the disease/parasite on my Springeri? Thanks

look at the tail.
Any ideas for treatment?

 

[Andreas' Reef]

Bump

 

[SaltwaterScoop]

Looks like Ich (is it similar to this?)

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

Hi, pictures are important, but so is the background information about the fish and tank. Here is a post that describes that:

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Important to this case is:
How long has it had the spots?
Any other symptoms?
How long have you had the fish?
Do the spots come and go and change in number from day to day?

The go-to immediate conclusion is that this is Cryptocaryon, marine ich. Some of the spots seem a bit elongated, but I can't tell if that is the picture's focus or if they are in fact, not round.

Jay

 

[Andreas' Reef]

Hi, pictures are important, but so is the background information about the fish and tank. Here is a post that describes that:

Some Helpful Hints When Posting or Responding to Threads in the Fish Disease Treatment and Diagnosis Section

Aquarium Fish Disease Problem Solving Determining the best course of action for a problem with your aquarium can be a difficult task. Even advanced aquarists will often need to seek the help of others for complicated or unique issues. Our intent here on Reef 2 Reef is to offer expert advice...

www.reef2reef.com

Important to this case is:
How long has it had the spots?
Any other symptoms?
How long have you had the fish?
Do the spots come and go and change in number from day to day?

The go-to immediate conclusion is that this is Cryptocaryon, marine ich. Some of the spots seem a bit elongated, but I can't tell if that is the picture's focus or if they are in fact, not round.

Jay

No other symptoms, eating well and behaving normally. I first noticed today. I’ve had the fish for 6 months. I don’t think they change in number

 

[vetteguy53081]

Seeing the same dots on its head suggests crypto as mentioned by Jay. Fish is best placed in quarantine and treated with general cure or coppersafe.
Lets see answers to Jay's questions and go from there

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

No other symptoms, eating well and behaving normally. I first noticed today. I’ve had the fish for 6 months. I don’t think they change in number

You'll need to watch them for 2 or 3 days. Use your first photo as a reference. Take additional photos each day and compare them. If the spots are in the same location and same number, then these are either mucus plugs and/or broken fin rays. If the spots are in new locations and change in number (up or down) then it is more likely ich.

Jay

 

[Andreas' Reef]

You'll need to watch them for 2 or 3 days. Use your first photo as a reference. Take additional photos each day and compare them. If the spots are in the same location and same number, then these are either mucus plugs and/or broken fin rays. If the spots are in new locations and change in number (up or down) then it is more likely ich.

Jay

Hmm it may be the former since it is getting picked on by a big clown but I will keep an eye out. Thanks.

 

[Andreas' Reef]

Looks like Ich (is it similar to this?)

Very similar to that (I don't know how they got that good of a pic of a damsel) someone said its possible for them to fight it off on their own since they're so hardy. Would metroplex work well?

 

[Andreas' Reef]

@Jay Hemdal @vetteguy53081 update: i don’t have pictures, but the spots seem to be fading, some have disappeared completely. They’re almost translucent now compared to yesterday.

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

@Jay Hemdal @vetteguy53081 update: i don’t have pictures, but the spots seem to be fading, some have disappeared completely. They’re almost translucent now compared to yesterday.

Watch closely for any spots that return in new locations - more of a sign of ich.

Jay