tiny spec question

tech1 · 04-13-2008, 03:25 PM

howdy all. I noticed tiny white specs...2 on end of one gill, and 3 on the end of the other gill of my new coral beauty. Does anyone think it is the beginnning of ick or something else? thanks

**Ninong** · 04-13-2008, 08:13 PM

It might very well be ich.

**leebca** · 04-14-2008, 09:44 AM

Proper identification is very important. Without a diagnosis, treatment is hit or miss. You want to read and look a photos of fishes with Marine Ich (Cryptocaryon irritans). Search the Internet for photos and read these:

Marine Ich - Myths and Facts

(Part 1):
Marine Ich/Cryptocaryon irritans - A Discussion of this Parasite and the Treatment Options Available, Part I by Steven Pro - Reefkeeping.com
(Part 2):
Marine Ich/Cryptocaryon irritans - A Discussion of this Parasite and the Treatment Options Available, Part II by Steven Pro - Reefkeeping.com

04-13-2008, 03:25 PM	#1
tech1 Citizen Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Monroe, Louisiana,USA Posts: 189	tiny spec question howdy all. I noticed tiny white specs...2 on end of one gill, and 3 on the end of the other gill of my new coral beauty. Does anyone think it is the beginnning of ick or something else? thanks

04-13-2008, 08:13 PM	#2
Ninong Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Louisiana Posts: 19,724	Re: tiny spec question It might very well be ich. __________________ Ninong

04-14-2008, 09:44 AM	#3
leebca Moderator - LEE Join Date: May 2006 Location: So CA Posts: 2,301	Re: tiny spec question Proper identification is very important. Without a diagnosis, treatment is hit or miss. You want to read and look a photos of fishes with Marine Ich (Cryptocaryon irritans). Search the Internet for photos and read these: Marine Ich - Myths and Facts (Part 1): Marine Ich/Cryptocaryon irritans - A Discussion of this Parasite and the Treatment Options Available, Part I by Steven Pro - Reefkeeping.com (Part 2): Marine Ich/Cryptocaryon irritans - A Discussion of this Parasite and the Treatment Options Available, Part II by Steven Pro - Reefkeeping.com __________________ LEE Post your fish care and health questions on the Reefland MARINE FISH: CARE, HEALTH AND DISEASE TREATMENT Forum.

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