black ich on clowns

[lucas73]

i have a 29 gal biocube it is seven weeks old, i only have two oscellaris clowns i noticed some black spots developing on them. they are still active and eating. i purchased some kent garlic extreme, my question is if i can keep them eating and keep their immune system strong can they come out of it with this garlic treatment

 

[kevin2000]

Many/most cases of "black ich" in clowns are nothing other than melanistic spotting resulting from the clown trying to host in corals. This type of spotting is no big deal and won't harm the clown.

If your clowns really do have black ich then periodic FW baths should clear it up -- black ich is totally different than reg marine ich and garlic will have no impact.

 

[LauraCline]

x2 it is probably anemone/coral stings

 

[lucas73]

black ich

black ich

thanks kevin and laura its been four years since my last saltwater tank and i didnt encounter this problem with my previous tank just my inexperience and lack of knowledge in this hobby still learning everyday this is a very helpful website