Is something wrong with my tang?

[StinkyReefs]

Just wondering if anything is wrong with my tang, his skin looks chalky under my lights. Should I be worried ?

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

Hi, welcome to Reef2Reef!

How long have you had the tang?
How does the fish look under white light?
I see some fin damage, what other fish are in with it?
Is it still eating well?
Is it breathing normally?

Jay

 

[Uncle99]

Mine looks exactly like that under blues and moonlight and is 4 years old.

Can’t say there’s not a problem, just looks like mine.

If you turn off blue and the whitish disappears immediately, you have the answer.

 

[StinkyReefs]

Hi, welcome to Reef2Reef!

How long have you had the tang?
How does the fish look under white light?
I see some fin damage, what other fish are in with it?
Is it still eating well?
Is it breathing normally?

Jay

• just got him a couple hours ago
• the tang looks fine under whites
• 2 clowns but they are friendly, Im new to the hobby and i was just really excited about getting the tang that i didnt realize he had damaged fins
• yes he's eating well he's a little shy but hes picking off algae just fine
• Yes he's breathing fine he doesn't look like he's having a hard time he seems relaxed

 

[Zionas]

Maybe he’s just stressed and needs time to settle in. If he’s had damaged fins that means the stress of being attacked + now being put in a new environment.

Observe and hopefully he’ll be alright.

 

[Greg P]

Most likely just stressed and some previous aggression fin damage
Feed but not enough to dirty the tank and keep the lights low for a day or so until it calms down
If your other fish are active and leave it alone it'll settle in fairly quickly

 

[StinkyReefs]

Thank you guys I appreciate the feed back, ill update in a couple days.