Repost... I think my PBT has black ick.

[NanoGurl]

Posted this is the wrong forum, so I was told to repost here.

I think my PBT has black ick. I have never heard of that before until I started researching this. Apparently it's a tube work that appears on the fish for about 5 days then drops off to multiply into the sand bed, then comes back stronger.

Suggestions for treatment include a freshwater dip and qt.

Anyone have any experience with this? As of right now, I think he's only had it on him less then 24 hours and he is still eating, though he is now hiding and paler.

Any help would be great.

Thanks.

[TerryB]

Do you have the fish in quarantine? Resistance to FW dips can vary, but I would try that first. Use the same temperature and pH. A couple of weeks in hyposalinity may work as well. If neither works then resort to a series of formalin dips. Tangs can be sensitive to formalin.

Terry B

[NanoGurl]

Thanks Terry. I tried a FW dip tonight. I'll see how he does tomorrow.

[TerryB]

Do the black spots look like pepper on the skin, or could the black spots be under the skin?

Terry B

[NanoGurl]

On the skin.. they seem to be moving.. so I am pretty sure it's the black ick. I did the fw dip and since then his persona has changed for the better, a lot more active. When the lights come on i'll look him over good and update.

Thanks! :)