Bone naso tang

[nemotang2019]

I just got him five days ago and set up a 75 gal tank for him and other tangs. Everyone has been doing great, but I just found the blone naso tang restless. When I nudged him, he swam spinning. See attached pic and video. I looked up what could be causing tjis, and maybe it’s cyanide use? Anything I can do at this point?

 

[vetteguy53081]

I just got him five days ago and set up a 75 gal tank for him and other tangs. Everyone has been doing great, but I just found the blone naso tang restless. When I nudged him, he swam spinning. See attached pic and video. I looked up what could be causing tjis, and maybe it’s cyanide use? Anything I can do at this point?

Cyanide use - Maybe. You should have never bought this fish this thin with spinal line showing as its a sign of not eating or barely. For over a year, this has been a trend. An influx of these fish are coming from Sri Lanka and it is suspected that a method of capture is contributing to this trend in which the fish appears healthy the first few days and then weakens quickly with loss of appetite and strength and as you found laying on its side, thin body and breathing heavy until death. It may be due to cyanide capture but unconfirmed.
Sorry to hear of this and being the bearer of bad news. Often in this state of health , recovery is very low as they are moribund and adding air stone may or may not help, but there is no additive that can be recommended for this

 

[nemotang2019]

He died… thank you for your help.

 

[ryanjohn1]

He died… thank you for your help.

That sucks

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

Sorry to hear. I added that species to my “animals to avoid” list due to poor health seen is these recently.

MARINE FISH AND INVERTEBRATES TO AVOID

Knowing which species have extra challenges helps home aquarists avoid heartbreak down the road. The following are some species that may pose problems for you, despite the level of care that you offer them.

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Jay