Midas Blenny injured by emerald crab

[BigJohnny]

Anybody have thoughts on the clear fin spots that have been there since I got the midas and then the new ones appearing on the helfrichis fins? They look the same as the ones on the midas and appear to be increasing in quantity/size. Could it possibly be fin rot even though their fins aren't actually rotting? When I spots it's basically loss of pigmentation.

@melypr1985
@4FordFamily
@Humblefish

Thanks!

 

[melypr1985]

Its hard to tell. Could be part of a bacterial infection, or possibly something we dont know about yet. Could also be flukes which could be checked with a freshwater dip. That's where I would start.

 

[BigJohnny]

Its hard to tell. Could be part of a bacterial infection, or possibly something we dont know about yet. Could also be flukes which could be checked with a freshwater dip. That's where I would start.

All fish were treated with 2 rounds of prazi in qt, hopefully not flukes. What is the treatment for prazi resistant flukes?

As far as the bacterial, like I said previously I'd have to treat all the fish because I can't control who eats what. Two leopard wrasse, midas, helfrichi. Still recommend kanaplex? I think I'll try the bacterial infection route first because I tried catching the midas yesterday and it was basically impossible, the helfrichi would be even harder. Would likely need a trap and even then not sure, they both hide in holes very quickly if I make sudden movements.

If it is flukes, I only have to treat the fish right? No fallow period or anything? I have a copperband and filefish in qt.

Thanks!

 

[melypr1985]

All fish were treated with 2 rounds of prazi in qt, hopefully not flukes. What is the treatment for prazi resistant flukes?

As far as the bacterial, like I said previously I'd have to treat all the fish because I can't control who eats what. Two leopard wrasse, midas, helfrichi. Still recommend kanaplex? I think I'll try the bacterial infection route first because I tried catching the midas yesterday and it was basically impossible, the helfrichi would be even harder. Would likely need a trap and even then not sure, they both hide in holes very quickly if I make sudden movements.

If it is flukes, I only have to treat the fish right? No fallow period or anything? I have a copperband and filefish in qt.

Thanks!

Yup. Still recommend the kanaplex.

IF it was flukes, then you would treat the entire tank. No fallow period required.

 

[BigJohnny]

Yup. Still recommend the kanaplex.

IF it was flukes, then you would treat the entire tank. No fallow period required.

K ill start the kanaplex. How long before i should expect to see improvement?

For the flukes of i derermine thats what it is down the line, did you mean treat the display or all the fish in a qt?

 

[melypr1985]

K ill start the kanaplex. How long before i should expect to see improvement?

For the flukes of i derermine thats what it is down the line, did you mean treat the display or all the fish in a qt?

You'll feed the kanaplex for a minimum of 10 straight days. It's much slower that way though, so it could be the 10th day before you see any improvement. Just keep a close eye on them.

Prazi can be done in the display.

 

[BigJohnny]

You'll feed the kanaplex for a minimum of 10 straight days. It's much slower that way though, so it could be the 10th day before you see any improvement. Just keep a close eye on them.

Prazi can be done in the display.

Will this kill my shrimp if they eat the focus/kanaplex food?

Btw, the midas has more white spots down its back/fins this morning. I probably need to start today but worried I'll kill my shrimp and possibly corals so I don't want to treat unless I have to. I wish I knew if it was bacterial or flukes or something else, and if the fish could fight it off on its own. Besides the physical symptoms, it's acting completely normal.

 

[melypr1985]

I probably need to start today but worried I'll kill my shrimp and possibly corals so I don't want to treat unless I have to.

To fix that, you would feed the food slowly so the fish is able to eat it all before it goes anywhere. I haven't had a problem with either corals or inverts while doing this.