Midow Blenny

[Khamisa10]

Hi,

I have had the blenny for just over a month. I don't know if I'm being paranoid and looking too closely at the fish. But I think I see some white dots on the fish. Its difficult taking a picture of the fish. But I managed to get one where I cann see the dots on the face. Wondering if it's ich?

Thank you



Nitrate 2ppm
Nitrite 0ppm
Ammonia 0ppm
Phosphate 0.02ppm

 

[Tamberav]

Hi,

I have had the blenny for just over a month. I don't know if I'm being paranoid and looking too closely at the fish. But I think I see some white dots on the fish. Its difficult taking a picture of the fish. But I managed to get one where I cann see the dots on the face. Wondering if it's ich?

Thank you



Nitrate 2ppm
Nitrite 0ppm
Ammonia 0ppm
Phosphate 0.02ppm

Midas blennies have dots on their face that is part of their natural color/anatomy.

white on the face could be camo.

 

[Goaway]

Looks like camouflage

 

[vetteguy53081]

Hi,

I have had the blenny for just over a month. I don't know if I'm being paranoid and looking too closely at the fish. But I think I see some white dots on the fish. Its difficult taking a picture of the fish. But I managed to get one where I cann see the dots on the face. Wondering if it's ich?

Thank you



Nitrate 2ppm
Nitrite 0ppm
Ammonia 0ppm
Phosphate 0.02ppm

I see spots which appear to be bacterial. As you may figure, Need better pics of fish and area as it may be pigment. Perhaps a video would be better under white lights setting your phone on video mode while feeding but walk away to allow fish to come out

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

Hi,

I have had the blenny for just over a month. I don't know if I'm being paranoid and looking too closely at the fish. But I think I see some white dots on the fish. Its difficult taking a picture of the fish. But I managed to get one where I cann see the dots on the face. Wondering if it's ich?

Thank you



Nitrate 2ppm
Nitrite 0ppm
Ammonia 0ppm
Phosphate 0.02ppm

Visually, I don't see anything wrong in these pictures. The white blotches are normal. Is the fish showing any other symptoms?

One unrelated thing to watch for in this species is that they can often starve to death over a month or two. Here is a post about that:

Skinny Blenny issue

Skinny blennies: Midas blennies are much more difficult to maintain than their common presence in the pet trade would have you believe. They are very prone to starvation. It is unknown if this is due to not feeding them often enough, not feeding enough, feeding the wrong foods, or if internal...

www.reef2reef.com

Jay

 

[Khamisa10]

Hi,

I appreciate all the replies. Yes he is otherwise normal. All other fish are fine too.

Thank you for bringing up the other issue. I will look into this. Thank you all!