Tang Help

My yellow tang has 2 things on his nose one is dark brown and one grey . I swear they are alive and look like a flea or tick would on a dog..possibly a pod?? any suggestions it doesnt seem to bother him he swims around happy ,and eats ..but is is bugging me. Here is the best pic I could get Thanks for any help

Tom :-/

 

It might possibly be black ich, Its hard to tell from the picture.... Otherwise If it looks alive might be some other kind of parasite.

 

Try looking at cirolanids, that would be my first guess, but can not tell from the picture.

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Specifically you are looking for parasites and treatments.

 

these are very tiny but seem attached I dont think it is ick

 

As RG posted.

It could be black ich, caused by parasitic worms and the spots are caused by trauma with the appearence of blood giving it the black spot appearence.

 

what should I do

 

Well knowing 100% what is wrong or within no doubt what it is would be the 1st step.

Because treating for for the wrong parasite to me would just become stressful for the fish to have to go through several treatments before fixing the issue.

There are a few medications that fix across the board issues.

 

I wish the tang would stay still long enough and maybe my sixline would bite it off LoL

 

so do you think the best thing is to let nature take its course

 

Personally I believe you should make a good attempt to treat the fish.

Preventing and treating fish parasites

Marine Fish Diseases and Parasites

These link will assist you in researching possible treatment options. Whatever the disease and or parasite you should attempt to provide some relief to the fish.

Good Luck.