Ich or something else?

[Zoran]

Hi all,

I purchased a purple and yellow tang 2-3 weeks ago and I notice for the past few days there has been white spot on both fish (I did not QT).

Could someone please let me know if this is ich or something else? both fish are still eating/swimming well.

 

[Brittany Marie]

Looks like it could be ich. If it starts spreading at a fast rate, then it’s marine velvet. Good luck!

 

[Marco S]

Looks like Ich to me. Marine Velvet is more like powdered sugar, but either way you will want to get them in a Hospital Tank as quick as possible. If you have multiple tanks, the TTM, (tank transfer method) is the easiest way to get rid of Ich, but if not copper will be your best bet. You will also need to keep all fish out of your main tank for at least 76 days to make sure Ich is completely gone before putting them back.

You may want to post this in the Fish Disease Treatment and Diagnostic section and listen to what they say. They are experts and have saved me a few times now.