Clownfish, something or nothing?

[Just Jim]

I just got a very large pair of clownfish from a fellow reefer. I put them in my qt tank and am dosing copper. They both are eating and seem healthy, but the bigger one is riddled with black spots. I wasn't sure if this was sting spots or black ich? I am treating with copper either way, but certainly don't want to misdiagnose this.

 

[lagatbezan]

hey, I'm not an expert but if it is black ich, i dont think the copper will treat it. if i'm not wrong black ich is a type of worm that attaches itself to the fish. I believe the treatment would be prazipro or maybe formalin.

 

[snorvich]

Copper does not treat black ich. What corals do you keep?

 

[snorvich]

But if it is black ich (which are Paravortex member turbellarian flatworms), prazi would be the treatment of choice.

 

[Just Jim]

Its in qt right now with copper. I got it at a fragswap so don't know what it was with. Can copper and hypo be done together?

 

[snorvich]

Its in qt right now with copper. I got it at a fragswap so don't know what it was with.

which will have no effect on black ich

Can copper and hypo be done together?

No. Logistically very difficult to control both.

 

[Deinonych]

Could this be hyper-melanization? It's a somewhat uncommon, but harmless manifestation in clownfish.

 

[Just Jim]

I have some formalin. Anyone have a link for a bath? Can't hurt.

 

[snorvich]

Could this be hyper-melanization? It's a somewhat uncommon, but harmless manifestation in clownfish.

I have never seen it in real life. Do you have a picture reference?

 

[snorvich]

I have some formalin. Anyone have a link for a bath? Can't hurt.

But probably won't help either. Do you have Prazipro?

 

[Deinonych]

I have never seen it in real life. Do you have a picture reference?

I too have only read about it. Here's a thread over at another forum with a pic:

http://bit.ly/1lhhZiH

 

[Just Jim]

But probably won't help either. Do you have Prazipro?

No, but I can get it. Is it a once and done bath?

 

[Just Jim]

But probably won't help either. Do you have Prazipro?

No, but I can get it. Is it a once and done bath?

 

[lagatbezan]

I would suggest using Prazipro as well. Its a lot safer then formalin and fish tolerate it much better. I personally used formalin once about 7 years ago and lost both fish i was treating. I have had no issues using prazipro. I would suggest using 2-3 rounds to fully eradicate the eggs. you just add it to the tank and leave it for 3-5 days and then repeat.
I dont know what kind of copper you are using but i have read a lot of people using cupramine and prazipro together with no ill effect.

 

[snorvich]

No, but I can get it. Is it a once and done bath?

Two doses a week apart. Second dose is for eggs. Easy. But note that it will kills worms such as feather dusters.

 

[snorvich]

I too have only read about it. Here's a thread over at another forum with a pic:

http://bit.ly/1lhhZiH

Ah, yes, from being stung. That I have seen many times. That is why I thought it was a coral sting. Never heard the term so thanks!

 

[Just Jim]

I'm using cupramine.

 

[Just Jim]

I'm going to get Prazipro Thursday. Is it something I can just add to the tank, or do I have to dip the fish?

 

[lagatbezan]

just add it to the tank. i think its one teaspoon per 20g.

 

[Just Jim]

Much appreciated. I'll post results.