Ich? Crypto?

[new2reefing123]

Hi all,

I just discovered white spots on my hippo tang out of nowhere. Can you help me identify them??

I just removed him from the display tank and am in the process of doing a huge water change to try to prevent my other fish from getting it. Although I am sure they are doomed.

Any words of advice as this is my first sale tank and certainly never seen or felt with ich before.

 

[Big G]

Water changes won't remove Ich. The parasites will keep multiplying.
Here's a thread on Ich that can help you to decide what path to follow for your fish.
Please ask away; we are here to help each other!

Ich eradication vs. Ich management

Ich eradication vs. Ich management The purpose of this article is to discuss the pros & cons of ich eradication and ich management, and present the best methods for implementing each. Ich eradication - Simply put, this method means doing everything possible to keep ich out of your tank. That...

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[Big G]

Can you get us a closer pic without the blue lights on? There are other things that can cause the white spots.

 

[new2reefing123]

Can you get us a closer pic without the blue lights on? There are other things that can cause the white spots.

hi Big G. Thanks for your reply. Currently he is in a bucket with an air line. Hard to take a picture but I tried.

 

[Big G]

To treat marine Ich:

Do a freshwater dip. The dip removes many of the parasites.

Then a 60-90 minute bath in an acriflavine product like Ruby Reef Rally.

Then into the quarantine tank with either copper or CP or TTM or hyposalinity

Here's a complete thread on the parasite, life cycle, and treatments:

Ich (Cryptocaryon irritans)

Marine Ich (Cryptocaryon irritans) What You Need To Know: * Mild fish parasite which is often managed by using a UV Sterilizer, Ozone, Diatom Filter, Oxydator, herbal remedies, enhanced nutrition, etc. etc. * Can be treated in a quarantine tank using Hyposalinity, Chloroquine, Copper or...

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