Blue tang sick?

[emsilkina]

My blue tang has unusual black marks covering his body. It does not look like ich. Otherwise, his behavior is normal. Is he sick?

 

[fishguy242]

hi,can you post pics? how long have had?

 

[emsilkina]

hi,can you post pics? how long have had?

i dont have any good pics bc he always swims away from me. When I turn off the blue light his body is also a little whitish. I've had him for 3-4 weeks and he's 1 inch.

 

[fishguy242]

any other fish in tank? see any probs on them? hard to guess without pics,

 

[fishguy242]

if you can get pic or short video ,we can call help..

 

[emsilkina]

any other fish in tank? see any probs on them? hard to guess without pics,

both my clownfish are alright

 

[emsilkina]

if you can get pic or short video ,we can call help..

any other fish in tank? see any probs on them? hard to guess without pics,

blurry image but the best one i got... u can kinda see the pale body

 

[emsilkina]

Here are some better photos....

 

[Jekyl]

Looks like velvet but I'm far from an expert #reefsquad @Jay Hemdal

 

[emsilkina]

Looks like velvet but I'm far from an expert #reefsquad @Jay Hemdal

but wouldn't velvet affect my clowns too?

 

[Jekyl]

but wouldn't velvet affect my clowns too?

Clowns wouldn't be as stressed as a tang in a small tank. Immune systems are greatly affected by stress and environment. Like i said though. I'm not an expert of any sort when it comes to these things.

 

[Jekyl]

It would either be velvet of HLLE from the looks of things. Do you have a hospital tank set up? Either way treatment will be necessary
@vetteguy53081

 

[emsilkina]

It would either be velvet of HLLE from the looks of things. Do you have a hospital tank set up? Either way treatment will be necessary
@vetteguy53081

I think it's HLLE based on the symptoms. I don't think its violet. and i don't have a hospital tank! what do i do?

 

[Jekyl]

Hopefully others chime in. I like trying to help the best I can. However I just don't have the experience to do so.

 

[Mav88]

Maybe some more information.
Are you running carbon?
Fishes diet?
Water params?

I see these questions come up in threads asking about HLLE. This can help someone with experience help you quicker. I am no expert either just bumping for you.

 

[emsilkina]

Maybe some more information.
Are you running carbon?
Fishes diet?
Water params?

I see these questions come up in threads asking about HLLE. This can help someone with experience help you quicker. I am no expert either just bumping for you.

I am running carbon in filter
I feed marine flakes (it has garlic)
Water parameters are all good

 

[Mav88]

I am running carbon in filter
I feed marine flakes (it has garlic)
Water parameters are all good

If this is HLLE (not an expert), you may want to remove the carbon, and add to the fishes diet. Put some Nori in the tank for the tang, and you can start soaking the food in vitamins to help.
This is just some information I found online from a previous expert here.

HLLE (Head & Lateral Line Erosion)

HLLE (Head & Lateral Line Erosion) - Updated 6-9-2023 What You Need To Know: * This is more of a condition than a disease, and is usually reversible if the erosion is not too severe. * Possible causes include: Stray voltage, Lignite Carbon, nutritional deficiency and copper exposure. Severe...

humble.fish

 

[Jekyl]

Throw the flakes in the trash and get some nori and other frozen foods. Just my opinion. I'm sure will anger others.

 

[emsilkina]

If this is HLLE (not an expert), you may want to remove the carbon, and add to the fishes diet. Put some Nori in the tank for the tang, and you can start soaking the food in vitamins to help.
This is just some information I found online from a previous expert here.

HLLE (Head & Lateral Line Erosion)

HLLE (Head & Lateral Line Erosion) - Updated 6-9-2023 What You Need To Know: * This is more of a condition than a disease, and is usually reversible if the erosion is not too severe. * Possible causes include: Stray voltage, Lignite Carbon, nutritional deficiency and copper exposure. Severe...

humble.fish

where do i get nori from? just the one they sell at the supermarket? I'm scared that its processed... is that alright for the fish?

 

[Jekyl]

LFS will stock it or can order online. Order some LRS or Rods food while you're at it.