Help: white spots on yellow angel

[Jpiotro]

Good afternoon folks, i’ve noticed these white spots on my yellow angel over the past week now and im not entirely sure what they are. they are only on my yellow angel. I also have 2 clowns in this 32g tank. any help on what this could be and some potential treatment options would be very much appreciated.

 

[Tinnerito]

Good afternoon folks, i’ve noticed these white spots on my yellow angel over the past week now and im not entirely sure what they are. they are only on my yellow angel. I also have 2 clowns in this 32g tank. any help on what this could be and some potential treatment options would be very much appreciated.

White spots usually mean cryptocarion, and tinier white spots mean oodinium. But assuming what I'm seeing is what's on it's side, I have no idea. BUMP!

 

[Jpiotro]

White spots usually mean cryptocarion, and tinier white spots mean oodinium. But assuming what I'm seeing is what's on it's side, I have no idea. BUMP!

Yes i’m talking about what’s on its side, i’ve seen velvet and ich before but this one’s got me stumped

 

[Fish Fan]

I don't claim to be an expert in fish diseases, but this one is entirely "weird" to me too.

Maybe the R2R #fishmedic crew can take a look for you.

Following for sure....

 

[MnFish1]

Just to make sure we're talking about the large white area - did it come on overnight, gradually over days, any other symptoms. The pics are a little far off - could it be an injury - is it on both sides? Was the fish quarantined

 

[THE REEF WHISPER]

Good afternoon folks, i’ve noticed these white spots on my yellow angel over the past week now and im not entirely sure what they are. they are only on my yellow angel. I also have 2 clowns in this 32g tank. any help on what this could be and some potential treatment options would be very much appreciated.

This is a common symptom of several fish diseases, most notably marine ich (cryptocaryon irritans), also known as saltwater ich, or velvet disease (amyloodinium ocellatum).
Marine ich is a parasitic protozoan that causes small, white spots on the fins, body, and gills of the fish. These parasites embed themselves in the fish's skin and cause irritation.
Velvet disease is another parasitic disease that causes a "dusting" of fine, whitish spots on the fish, which may look like a powdery coating. It's highly contagious and can be more rapid and lethal than ich.
To determine the correct course of action, it would be important to have a closer look at the fish and potentially consult a veterinarian specializing in aquatic animals or an experienced aquarist. The user should be advised to research and consider safe treatment options for their specific tank setup and fish species.

 

[THE REEF WHISPER]

Good afternoon folks, i’ve noticed these white spots on my yellow angel over the past week now and im not entirely sure what they are. they are only on my yellow angel. I also have 2 clowns in this 32g tank. any help on what this could be and some potential treatment options would be very much appreciated.

Your observation that the spots look like they are "more in its skin" is a very important detail and points strongly to the common marine parasite known as Marine Ich (Cryptocaryon irritans).
Unlike some other skin issues, Marine Ich parasites actually burrow into the fish's skin and gills during part of their life cycle. The white spots you are seeing are the parasitic trophonts, which are essentially feeding off the fish's tissue while protected by the host's skin. This is why they appear to be "in" the skin rather than just on the surface.
This is a very common and treatable issue in saltwater aquariums. It's crucial to act quickly to prevent the parasite from multiplying and spreading to your other fish. I would recommend seeking advice from an experienced aquarist or an aquatic veterinarian to determine the best course of action for your specific tank setup.

 

[Fish Fan]

This is a common symptom of several fish diseases, most notably marine ich (cryptocaryon irritans), also known as saltwater ich, or velvet disease (amyloodinium ocellatum).
Marine ich is a parasitic protozoan that causes small, white spots on the fins, body, and gills of the fish. These parasites embed themselves in the fish's skin and cause irritation.
Velvet disease is another parasitic disease that causes a "dusting" of fine, whitish spots on the fish, which may look like a powdery coating. It's highly contagious and can be more rapid and lethal than ich.
To determine the correct course of action, it would be important to have a closer look at the fish and potentially consult a veterinarian specializing in aquatic animals or an experienced aquarist. The user should be advised to research and consider safe treatment options for their specific tank setup and fish species.

RW, please stop with the AI replies, especially here. The OP has a potentially sick fish, and the R2R Fish Medic guys are trying to assess this situation.

I'm not trying to be rude, confrontational, or anything but a conscientious observer here, but please let the OP get the help they need.

 

[W31Olds]

Hear Hear Fish Fan, and JP, that doesn't look like ich to me. More on the line of something bacterial, or possibly Lympho but that usually appears on the fins.

 

[THE REEF WHISPER]

This is a common symptom of several fish diseases, most notably marine ich (cryptocaryon irritans), also known as saltwater ich, or velvet disease (amyloodinium ocellatum).
Marine ich is a parasitic protozoan that causes small, white spots on the fins, body, and gills of the fish. These parasites embed themselves in the fish's skin and cause irritation.
Velvet disease is another parasitic disease that causes a "dusting" of fine, whitish spots on the fish, which may look like a powdery coating. It's highly contagious and can be more rapid and lethal than ich.
To determine the correct course of action, it would be important to have a closer look at the fish and potentially consult a veterinarian specializing in aquatic animals or an experienced aquarist. The user should be advised to research and consider safe treatment options for their specific tank setup and fish species.

RW, please stop with the AI replies, especially here. The OP has a potentially sick fish, and the R2R Fish Medic guys are trying to assess this situation.

I'm not trying to be rude, confrontational, or anything but a conscientious observer here, but please let the OP get the help they need.

This is not AI assistance

 

[Jpiotro]

Just to make sure we're talking about the large white area - did it come on overnight, gradually over days, any other symptoms. The pics are a little far off - could it be an injury - is it on both sides? Was the fish quarantined

yes the large white area, i noticed it at first about a week ago and it was a lot smaller and today was the first day i noticed it bigger. so far its only on the one side and yes it was quarantined

 

[Jpiotro]

Hear Hear Fish Fan, and JP, that doesn't look like ich to me. More on the line of something bacterial, or possibly Lympho but that usually appears on the fins.

i don’t think it’s ich either, the fish is eating like normal which is a good sign but the large white spots are still concerning

 

[Fish Fan]

This is not AI assistance

Look, our paths have crossed before and I've been nothing if not patient, understanding, humorous as best as I'm able, and absolutely over the top helpful to you when you genuinely and sincerely posted needing help.

I am not going to argue over someone's thread about a potentially sick fish; this is not the time or place.

If you want to, you can feel free to message me directly, and we can talk further privately. In the meantime, I would ask you to stop copy/pasting AI replies and let the OP get the help that they deserve from the vetted experts here at R2R.

R2R friends, you guys know me, I'm sorry about the distraction here, it's not typically how I conduct myself on R2R. I apologize; Please carry on

 

[W31Olds]

How long did it take to appear? I recently had an Angel with lympho and it takes a week or two to ramp up before dissipating taking another week or two. But it clearly was a textbook case as it was almost exclusively on the fins. try and get a couple of more pics for the Medics so they can take a look tomorrow.

 

[MnFish1]

yes the large white area, i noticed it at first about a week ago and it was a lot smaller and today was the first day i noticed it bigger. so far its only on the one side and yes it was quarantined

It looks mostly like an injury - though the pictures aren't clear. If the area is getting bigger it suggests a possible infection and I would consider isolating the tank and treating with kanaplex or neoplex. If there are any other symptoms suggesting flukes, etc, I would also consider that.

 

[MnFish1]

This is a common symptom of several fish diseases, most notably marine ich (cryptocaryon irritans), also known as saltwater ich, or velvet disease (amyloodinium ocellatum).
Marine ich is a parasitic protozoan that causes small, white spots on the fins, body, and gills of the fish. These parasites embed themselves in the fish's skin and cause irritation.
Velvet disease is another parasitic disease that causes a "dusting" of fine, whitish spots on the fish, which may look like a powdery coating. It's highly contagious and can be more rapid and lethal than ich.
To determine the correct course of action, it would be important to have a closer look at the fish and potentially consult a veterinarian specializing in aquatic animals or an experienced aquarist. The user should be advised to research and consider safe treatment options for their specific tank setup and fish species.

I don't see any evidence that this is ich.

 

[Sharkbait19]

Agreed that this isn’t ich.
It also isn’t velvet. You actually won’t see spots at all in most velvet cases, just behavioral symptoms - if they are showing any white dusting, it’s usually in the final stages and past the point of treatment.

Closer pictures would help, but an injury is most likely. I see some clowns and stinging corals which would happily cause such an issue. Best to do is monitor if it gets better or worse and be ready to treat with an antibiotic if necessary.
Lymphocytosis isn’t out of the question, but usually that will pop up along the fins and lateral line.

 

[Sharkbait19]

White spots usually mean cryptocarion, and tinier white spots mean oodinium. But assuming what I'm seeing is what's on its side, I have no idea. BUMP!

Quick correction - marine velvet is amyloodinium. Oodinium is the name of freshwater velvet.

 

[Tinnerito]

Quick correction - marine velvet is amyloodinium. Oodinium is the name of freshwater velvet.

Oh cool, thanks for the correction! The book I read about common reef diseases/parasites stated oodinium.