Lymphocytosis?

[Lizalots]

Hello!
I have a Naso tang in a 20g QT. He developed this white flake on his around day 4 and it’s grown slightly since. He is eating pellets, sinking wagers and mysis shrimp like a champ. (He still refuses NORI both green and purple)

His tankmates are two cardinals. Tank is fully cycled. He’s been in therapeutic copper (copper power measured with a Hanna checker) for about ten days (going to 30). Water is being changed weekly, predosed at the therapeutic range. He’s been on pellets soaked with GC, selcon and focus during this time. I am also on day 8 of treating the water with metroplex Every 48 hours with one dose replaced with GC on day 6. (Day 1 metro,D3 metro, D5 GC, D7 WC metro).

The only issue I’ve had is the tank runs a little warm (around 80F)

Salinity is 1.025, pH is 8.4. Amm 0, nitrite 0. I haven’t measured the nitrates but have been doing weekly water 20% changes so haven’t been worried about them.

What is this white flake on his fin? Thank you!!!

 

[Lizalots]

 

[Big G]

Yes, that sure looks like a mild case of Lymphocystis. Try adding Beta Glucan to its food. Mixing frozen food + Beta Glucan + Focus to bind it together plus a bit of water to the consistency you like working with. Beta Glucan works extremely well to support the immune system. Especially important when the fish's immune system is suppressed by the copper.

 

[Lizalots]

Yes, that sure looks like a mild case of Lymphocystis. Try adding Beta Glucan to its food. Mixing frozen food + Beta Glucan + Focus to bind it together plus a bit of water to the consistency you like working with. Beta Glucan works extremely well to support the immune system. Especially important when the fish's immune system is suppressed by the copper.

Thank you! I’m seeing another spot pop up so I definitely want to get it treated.

 

[Lizalots]

Thank you! I’m seeing another spot pop up so I definitely want to get it treated.

It’sa week to ship from amazon. Is it ok to wait or should I try something else?

 

[Big G]

It’sa week to ship from amazon. Is it ok to wait or should I try something else?

It should be fine. Do you have any other fish vitamins like Selcon, Zoecon, etc.? Could use those until BG arrives.

 

[Lizalots]

It should be fine. Do you have any other fish vitamins like Selcon, Zoecon, etc.? Could use those until BG arrives.

Thank you! I started selcon a few days ago and will continue until the other meds get in.

 

[BighohoReef]

Thank you! I started selcon a few days ago and will continue until the other meds get in.

We’re starting this treatment today. How have your results been?

 

[Lizalots]

We’re starting this treatment today. How have your results been?

We’ve been on this treatment now for about ten days and I’m happy to report the lymphocytosis seems to be on the mend. The large mass on his fin I posted a picture of and shrunken and now barely visible and the smaller one he was developing on this back fin has not continued to grow. All fish are eating this supplement in addition to selcon soaked food. We will probably always add it to some of their food in the future as well! Good luck!

 

[BighohoReef]

We’ve been on this treatment now for about ten days and I’m happy to report the lymphocytosis seems to be on the mend. The large mass on his fin I posted a picture of and shrunken and now barely visible and the smaller one he was developing on this back fin has not continued to grow. All fish are eating this supplement in addition to selcon soaked food. We will probably always add it to some of their food in the future as well! Good luck!

Glad to hear and great to know the treatment is doing it’s job. Thank you for the response

I posted another thread.. but I’m hoping it’s either rock rubbing or that treating-the food will help

 

[Lizalots]

Glad to hear and great to know the treatment is doing it’s job. Thank you for the response

I posted another thread.. but I’m hoping it’s either rock rubbing or that treating-the food will help

Update - both spots are completely gone. I’m pretty dang impressed with this stuff!

 

[Hugh Mann]

My marine betta had a minor case of lympho. Added selcon to food and it went away. Fortunately it's super easy to treat. Glad to hear it all worked out well for you.

 

[BighohoReef]

Update - both spots are completely gone. I’m pretty dang impressed with this stuff!

Awesome! We’ve treated our tank three times since we got it this week. I our tangs behavior hasn’t changed still has lots of energy and pecking at the rock. It’s good to know your treatment went well.