Clown Question

[riafekim]

I was in a LFS today and they had some clowns (False Perculas I believe). On the orange part of the fish was a lot of black spots. Is this normal? If so is it possible to avoid? I was to get a couple of those for my tank that is still cycling but don't want them to look like that.
THanks

 

[dogstar]

Black SPOTS as in dots, are not normal. Black lines are.

 

[xdave]

Typically a "disease" that is most commonly associated with Tangs and Surgeonfishes, but one that can be contracted by other species as well, what is referred to as Black Spot Disease, Tang Disease or Black Ich is actually caused by an infestation of tiny Genus Paravortex member turbellarian flatworms.

 

[ginarox]

hi riafekim,,,did you go to the one in rogers...just curious...you did the right thing about asking about it before you bought it,,,i had no clue there is such a thing called black spot disease,,, its good to be on this message board,,alot of good info...have a great day....

 

[riafekim]

Originally Posted by ginarox
hi riafekim,,,did you go to the one in rogers...just curious...you did the right thing about asking about it before you bought it,,,i had no clue there is such a thing called black spot disease,,, its good to be on this message board,,alot of good info...have a great day....
I have been to the one in Rogers but that is not where I saw the clown. I saw that in OKC. The place had quite a bit of stock but there a lot of dead fish and I saw 3 or 4 of the clowns with the spots.
I am leaving here on Friday and plan on going to the stores in Tulsa you told me about. Thanks!

 

[ginarox]

riafekim....have fun friday. :jumping: .. i am going to go back some time and do some more shopping there,,,,i bought 8 corals ,,spent about 178 dollars,, i didnt think that was to bad...good luck friday i hope you get some great stuff....have a great day....