Help confirm Ich? (pictures)

[michael_in_nc]

New tank is going now and I got lax and didn't do a QT on the first additions. I know:uhoh3:. Hopefully I have learned my lesson.

I had an emperor angel from a previous tank (about 4 years old now). I think he has it the worst, but I think the Sailfin is also showing signs. The angel is swimming more erratic than normal (drags on the sand on occasion), but still eats like a horse.

Picture before:

Picture tonight:

Sailfin (harder to see in this picture, but there appears to be small white specs on him):

 

[michael_in_nc]

So, I'd like to confirm the ID on this so I get started on the right course of action ASAP. I think it looks like Ich, but I know this gets mis-diagnosed a lot...

Thanks for the inputs!

 

[b0bab0ey]

I'd say the Sailfin def has Ich. The Emperor has what looks to be scars from the Ich cysts. He also looks like he has developed a secondary bacterial infection. I would QT all the fish, treat w/Cupramine for the Ich and Maracyn 1 & 2 for the bacterial infection. Leave the DT fallow for 8-9 weeks.

 

[nonstopfishies]

I'd say the Sailfin def has Ich. The Emperor has what looks to be scars from the Ich cysts. He also looks like he has developed a secondary bacterial infection. I would QT all the fish, treat w/Cupramine for the Ich and Maracyn 1 & 2 for the bacterial infection. Leave the DT fallow for 8-9 weeks.

I agree.

 

[michael_in_nc]

That's what I thought. Thanks for confirming!