small black spots under mbuna

[Brian 226]

I noticed small black spots on the under side of all my mbuna the other day. Did a quick search online and figured it was a parasite. I am dosing tank with copper safe and was just wondering if anyone has been through this and how they made out.

[aquaholic85]

No idea... Must you treat the whole tank? Is there a quarantine available.. would make it easier and cheaper

[Afreakin]

Is your fish wild Caught?

[QuarterMiler]

As Afreakin alluded to, some wild caught fish can have what I believe is called black spot disease. Apparently it is a harmless parasite that causes no adverse affects. I've also read it can be on some pond raised fish. I had some wild elongatus that had it, and they always acted normal. I remember also reading, but I forget where, that an excess of spirulina in the diet can cause the black spots. I did have a few healthy Jalo Reef Afra fry that had a couple of spots, and I tended to feed more spirulina to them when young. I cut down on it, and they seemed to clear up. Coincidence perhaps, but just my observations.

[Brian 226]

No none of my fish are wild caught. I've been feeding them New Life Spectrum forever.

[DJRansome]

My pond-raised (Florida) estherae had it. Took a loooooong time to go away, but they seemed fine and are in their sixth year with me. I treated with Prazipro but no effect.