I got a disease I think?? Can someone Help?

[phiberop840]

I have a percula clown that has block spots all over him. the other one is starting to get some too. None of the other fish have this, just the clowns. Can anyone tell me what this could be and what I can do to try and rid it.

Thanks
Mike

[ouccmich]

Can you get a picture?

[ouccmich]

I would say it's "black spot disease" that is more common in yellow tangs. It's a parasite. Usually can be dealt with by freshwater dipping. Just be sure water is matched for temperature. Anyone else have any thoughts?

[mtfatwork]

That would be my best guess as well

[phiberop840]

Well that is the common answer so far. I have heard freshwater dip then into a quarantine. Do you think the quarantine is necessary? I was going to put up a nice 10 gallon SW QT. heat matched and with a simple filter and some pvc for the hiding. Let me know what you all think.
Thanks,
Mike

[Loverotties]

Sounds good but don't forget to treatment him also.

[phiberop840]

Has anyone else dealt with this. What chemical treatment did you use with the freash water dipping?

Mike

[phiberop840]

Here is a good picture of the clown that is most infected. I am going to be setting up my qt today. I cannot believe i got this pic.

[KG]

Here are some links that might help.

KG

http://www.marineaquariumadvice.com/...-Disease-2.htm
http://www.fishyfarmacy.com/diseases.html
http://www.petsforum.com/personal/tr.../blackich.html

[phiberop840]

Thanks all for the help. I will be posting pics on the progess of my new hospital that i am setting up in the wet room. also a nice holding tank for the RODI.

Mike