HLLE question

[Lostreef]

Looking for more information regarding HLLE in tangs. I have a new tank that is going through the ugly phase. Watching for any signs of HLLE in tangs. From what I have read “poor” water conditions can be a cause. However, there isn’t further detail as to if that is concerning Ph?nitrates?phosphates? My tank is definitely not looking hot right now. Trying to manage the diatoms but want to make sure that isn’t considered “poor” water conditions. Any parameters that can effect HLLE I should be monitoring more closely?

 

[Idoc]

Here's an article by Jay Hemdal concerning HLLE -- it should answer your questions...and it is a good read.

Head and Lateral Line Erosion (HLLE) | REEF2REEF Saltwater and Reef Aquarium Forum

 

[Rickybobby]

Water quality. Carbon dust and pour diet seem to cause of these issues

 

[Lostreef]

That brings me back to my point. What is exactly is “water quality “? I’m battling dinos currently. Everything I’ve read says to not do water changes and let the water get dirty. I’m worried about my tang. As if today he stopped eating. I feel like when I fight one issue it causes another. Is there anything in particular with “water quality “ that can cause HLLE?

 

[Rickybobby]

For me pour water quality is high nitrate pho’s and that yellow brown tinge dirty looking water that’s cloudy lol I don’t know