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It's a brown spot that looks soft.
 
I see it. You sure it's not just some poo or debris stuck to him?
 
I see it as well. Looks like debris to me, but it's weird that it's on him like that. It might be a good idea to do a freshwater dip and see if it comes off in that. It could give us a clue as to what it is as well.
 
Honestly it could be poo/debris. I had just transferred him and he was laying on his side in the corner where stuff collected.
 
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revhtree said:
Honestly it could be poo/debris. I had just transferred him and he was laying on his side in the corner where stuff collected.
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Has he moved around since the picture was taken? Is the mystery - debris- gross stuff gone?
 
Still there and looks like some type of bacteria. You can see a little discolored circle right near it. Btw it's a yellow belly blue tang and has been very healthy.

 
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Could he have gotten stung by a nem or coral when you caught him? Or nicked himself on a rock? Might not be a bad idea to dose an antibiotic (ex. Kanaplex) - but do increase gas exchange to compensate for oxygen depletion.
 
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Ok yeah. I see it. That doesn't look good Rev. I agree that it would probably be a good idea to run antibiotics for him. No reason to take chances with something like this. 10 days or longer if needed to clear it up. If it doesn't improve - or especially if it gets worse- you can add furan 2 to the mix.
 
Can I run the Kanaplex with the other fish?
 
Deltec
Ok thank you! I'll make sure the powerhead is at the top churning water!

Oh and do I just continue the TTM and dose the tanks as I move the fish?
 
Deltec
Noticed a bunch of sand like grains in the tank I cleaned out yesterday and thought it was from where I transferred them from the main tank. But today there are a bunch more in the new TTM tank. What might they be? They are like sand grains except larger.
 
revhtree said:
Noticed a bunch of sand like grains in the tank I cleaned out yesterday and thought it was from where I transferred them from the main tank. But today there are a bunch more in the new TTM tank. What might they be? They are like sand grains except larger.
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Dead flukes?

Maybe pieces of the infection from the Tang?
 
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revhtree said:
Noticed a bunch of sand like grains in the tank I cleaned out yesterday and thought it was from where I transferred them from the main tank. But today there are a bunch more in the new TTM tank. What might they be? They are like sand grains except larger.
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I'm really not sure what this is, but I get the same exact thing in the bare-bottom tanks at the store. I figure it's partially poo bits and general "debris". It's almost like all the fish have dandruff and shed it constantly in the tank. Weird right?
 
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