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litlle black flecks

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Question
hi my peacocks and electric yellows are getting little black flecks on there gills, but I'm most worried about my electric yellow male who has it on his top lip. pleazzz help me tell me all you can

Answer
laksman,
Black Spot disease is sometimes caused by having snails in the tank. If you have snails, get rid of them and do a 50% water change and it should clear up. If you do not have snails, you need to get to the pet store and buy any medication containing copper sulfate. Use exactly as directed and you'll be fine. Act quickly.