White spots on my Helfrichi

Eug40 · 05/01/2018, 11:52 PM

Just noticed a couple of white blemishes/patches on my Helfrichi. Doesn't look like Ich from what I've seen in pictures online, but really worried nonetheless.
He's been in my tank for a couple of weeks now... Anyone know what this might be? Hopefully nothing at all??

Eug40 · 05/01/2018, 11:52 PM

and why do these pictures always come out sideways??

deputydawg88 · 05/02/2018, 02:00 AM

I can’t speak to what the white spot on its side is but the blemishes look like bites to me. What are its tankmates?

Phixman · 05/02/2018, 03:38 AM

That could be ich.. I'm not 100% sure, but generally, that's what it is.

Eug40 · 05/02/2018, 03:43 AM

2 Ocellaris, Yellow Watchman, juvenile Mccoskers and baby tailspot. Just added 2 peppermints as well. Everyone gets along great with no aggression whatsoever. I've read could be rock scratches? I looked up ick, and that appears to be tiny white dots. I just noticed the top half of his tail is a little shredded, but as I said, haven't seen any hint of strife amongst my fish.

deputydawg88 · 05/02/2018, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Eug40

2 Ocellaris, Yellow Watchman, juvenile Mccoskers and baby tailspot. Just added 2 peppermints as well. Everyone gets along great with no aggression whatsoever. I've read could be rock scratches? I looked up ick, and that appears to be tiny white dots. I just noticed the top half of his tail is a little shredded, but as I said, haven't seen any hint of strife amongst my fish.

I've never had ich before so I can't identify it from experience unfortunately. From the pictures I have seen of it, I'd hazard to say if it were ich the spots would be smaller and more numerous, however a more experienced member may be able to give a better answer with regards to that.

The blemish near its dorsal fin, in the second picture especially, looks like a bite to me. How new to the tank is it compared to the others? Individual fish have their own personalities and while their species may be typically peaceful, there are occasions where an individual may take a specific dislike to certain tankmates. I know if my flame angel or clowns stray into my starry blenny's territory they get chased out and sometimes come out with a nip looking similar to the one in your picture. And indeed, while doing a clean and water change yesterday, my starry blenny even bit at me twice.

top shelf · 05/02/2018, 07:45 AM

Can you get better pictures? The one picture looks like it could be ich but still a little blurry to tell. If it looks like grains of salt it's ich and all fish will need treated and tank will need to go fallow for atleast 72 days.

nereefpat · 05/02/2018, 08:02 AM

To me, looks more like either lymphocystis or worms/flukes then ich.

Any QT?

Uncle99 · 05/02/2018, 11:17 AM

^^^above^^^^

Not Ick, Ick would be a smattering of fine salt or flour.
If he/she eats, swims and acts very normal, just keep a watch.
Sometimes these blemishes are nothing to be concerned about, but keep,watch...

In the pics, I see only own white spot...

Eug40 · 05/03/2018, 12:22 AM

The spots seem to be fading or even disappearing. After thinking about it further, I notice the Helfrichi hides sometimes by my RBTA. Could it be sting marks?

Tripod1404 · 05/03/2018, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by nereefpat

to me, looks more like either lymphocystis or worms/flukes then ich.

Any qt?

+1

Eug40 · 05/03/2018, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Tripod1404

+1

no qt..

05/02/2018, 07:45 AM	#7
top shelf Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,022	Can you get better pictures? The one picture looks like it could be ich but still a little blurry to tell. If it looks like grains of salt it's ich and all fish will need treated and tank will need to go fallow for atleast 72 days. __________________ Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it into a fruit salad. Philosophy is wondering if that means ketchup is a smoothie. Current tank info: 45g SCA Cube

05/02/2018, 08:02 AM	#8
nereefpat Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Central Nebraska Posts: 3,190	To me, looks more like either lymphocystis or worms/flukes then ich. Any QT? __________________ Pat Current Tank Info: 125 in-wall , 40b sump. 6 bulb T5. ASM G2 skimmer. LPS and leathers

05/01/2018, 11:52 PM	#2
Eug40 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 107	and why do these pictures always come out sideways??

05/02/2018, 02:00 AM	#3
deputydawg88 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 141	I can’t speak to what the white spot on its side is but the blemishes look like bites to me. What are its tankmates?

05/02/2018, 03:38 AM	#4
Phixman Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Lynnwood, WA Posts: 176	That could be ich.. I'm not 100% sure, but generally, that's what it is.

05/02/2018, 03:43 AM	#5
Eug40 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 107	2 Ocellaris, Yellow Watchman, juvenile Mccoskers and baby tailspot. Just added 2 peppermints as well. Everyone gets along great with no aggression whatsoever. I've read could be rock scratches? I looked up ick, and that appears to be tiny white dots. I just noticed the top half of his tail is a little shredded, but as I said, haven't seen any hint of strife amongst my fish.

05/02/2018, 11:17 AM	#9
Uncle99 Crab Free Zone Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,906	^^^above^^^^ Not Ick, Ick would be a smattering of fine salt or flour. If he/she eats, swims and acts very normal, just keep a watch. Sometimes these blemishes are nothing to be concerned about, but keep,watch... In the pics, I see only own white spot...

05/03/2018, 12:22 AM	#10
Eug40 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 107	The spots seem to be fading or even disappearing. After thinking about it further, I notice the Helfrichi hides sometimes by my RBTA. Could it be sting marks?