Is this fish Ich?

kkgaskin90 · Jul 9, 2013

Is this Ich??? I can barely see it and cant see anything on my blue/green Chromis or my clowns...not sure about the wrasse he's gone to bed already.

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If yes, what do I do??? I have the above fish, 1 cleaner shrimp (the LFS said it would take care of Ich???), multiple corals, hermits, and snails. I do have a 10g bare bottom QT I can set up.

mike007 · Jul 9, 2013

Can't tell by pics but if they have white spots it is probaly ich. You would have to put them in quaratine in order to treat since you have corals.

Reefing Madness · Jul 10, 2013

I don't think so. Not if it started on the fins. Dont throw anything into the tank.

revhtree · Jul 10, 2013

Hard for me to tell as well. I would feed them good for a few days and see if it doesn't go away. That's just my opinion.

kkgaskin90 · Jul 10, 2013

Thanks ya'll. Feeding and keeping fingers crossed all is OK.

DSP · Jul 10, 2013

Ya i wouldn't take them out of tank to treat all that does is stress fish more and when ya put them back in the display they will just get it again.just feed good foods and try not to stress the fish at all it should go away

LivinTheSwreefLife · Jul 11, 2013

If it is only on the fins it could be lymphocystis. This is a condition that goes away on its own. I agree with others, don't move the fish; if it gets worse you can post more pictures and it may be easier to tell what the problem is.

kkgaskin90 · Jul 12, 2013

Thanks everyone-all the fish seem fine and it definitely is not getting worse. I will keep an eye on it though. Glad I didn't move it. I've been soaking food in garlic-is this a short term thing or always do it...?

Mike J. · Jul 12, 2013

Sometimes it can be something as simple as particles of sand on them. Vary the fishes diet.

kkgaskin90 · Jul 21, 2013

I went on vacation for a week and the hubby took care of the tank for me-came back to the clowns showing some spots as well. Everyone is eating well and not acting funny. There seems to be less spots today (I checked parameters yesterday and topped off since he forgot). What food(s) should I be feeding other than Brine? (frozen)