Naso Tang Skin Issue

[ReeferAngler]

Need help on diagnosing what happen to my Naso Tang

 

[Sashaka]

It's hard to tell from the pictures, but several bacterial type issues can cause skin problems such as flaky looking skin. Uronema is another possibility if the skin looks like it's melting or sloshing off. You can also do some google searches for fish tuberculosis, Vibriosis=ulcer disease, and Tremode or crustacean infestation. Compare the pictures you see of these diseases and parasites to what you see on your fish for a better Id.

I would do a freshwater dip to see if any parasites come off. If not, I would start the trifecta antibiotics right away. If it's Uronema though, you'll need to act quickly with CP (first choice) and Metronidazole (second choice).

I'm sure the disease experts here will be along to offer suggestions and treatment soon. Good luck! I hope you can Id soon and start the appropriate treatment quickly.

 

[ReeferAngler]

It's hard to tell from the pictures, but several bacterial type issues can cause skin problems such as flaky looking skin. Uronema is another possibility if the skin looks like it's melting or sloshing off. You can also do some google searches for fish tuberculosis, Vibriosis=ulcer disease, and Tremode or crustacean infestation. Compare the pictures you see of these diseases and parasites to what you see on your fish for a better Id.

I would do a freshwater dip to see if any parasites come off. If not, I would start the trifecta antibiotics right away. If it's Uronema though, you'll need to act quickly with CP (first choice) and Metronidazole (second choice).

I'm sure the disease experts here will be along to offer suggestions and treatment soon. Good luck! I hope you can Id soon and start the appropriate treatment quickly.

Thanks for the quick reply. Can this spread to other fish?

Freshwater dip mean take out the fish from saltwater and dip in freshwater (no salt) directly? Will not cause shock?

 

[Sashaka]

IMO, most problems one fish can get, others can catch, so you want to do preventative measures to keep your main display clean before adding any new fish to your tank. Do a search here at R2R to learn proper quarantine and hospital tank setups.

If you've never done a freshwater dip before, please watch a few videos to be sure you are doing it correctly. I shoot for a 5 min dip as some of the flukes don't always let go before then, but timing really depends on the fish. PH and temp need to be the same as the water the fish is coming out of to prevent shock and then don't leave the fish at all. Watch the fish the whole time. The only time I don't do a freshwater dip is when I think the fish is too sick to handle it. Usually they have stopped eating.

 

[ca1ore]

I would not jump right to doing a FW dip - I’ve literally never done this in 30 years in the hobby LOL. I’d also post this in the fish disease forum. You likely to get more expert advice. It’s not uronema, tangs aren’t susceptible to it fortunately. A pox for anthias and chromis/damsels though. Looks bacterial (maybe secondary from an injury) or even fungal. Is it a new tang? White blotches/spots on naso tangs (particularly liturgies) are very common symptoms of stress. Agree that antibiotic/antifungal treatment is likely necessary.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Looks like bacterial from a would. Fish got startled, attack from other tang or ? ? ? ? API Melafix is a good treatment as is Neomyacin or teramyacin

 

[ReeferAngler]

I would not jump right to doing a FW dip - I’ve literally never done this in 30 years in the hobby LOL. I’d also post this in the fish disease forum. You likely to get more expert advice. It’s not uronema, tangs aren’t susceptible to it fortunately. A pox for anthias and chromis/damsels though. Looks bacterial (maybe secondary from an injury) or even fungal. Is it a new tang? White blotches/spots on naso tangs (particularly liturgies) are very common symptoms of stress. Agree that antibiotic/antifungal treatment is likely necessary.

yes, it's new tang, just got it 3 days ago.

Should i try this protomor product? it can be used in display tank. Or will it recover itself?
https://www.whitecorals.com/en/aquarium-muenster-protomor-20-ml-amr100013530

Aquarium Muenster PROTOMOR 20 ml

Visible signs of infection with skin parasites are a whitish-gray to dark, satiny film and barely visible dots which may extend to the gills, fins and the entire body in later stages. The gills remain open and the fish shows signs of increased respiratory activity to respiratory distress.

PROTOMOR is medicine for ornamental fish against skin parasites such as Oodinium ocellatum (coral fish disease), Cryptobia, Brooklynella, Trichodina and Cryptocaryon. It can be used in freshwater and seawater.

PROTOMOR is mainly used in the initial stage of infections and for light diseases.

COMPATIBLE FOR INVERTEBRATES (corals, anemones, snails, clams, mussels etc.).

Solution to be mixed with the aquarium water, about 10 ml in 200 liters

Composition:

1 ml contains: 1.25 mg Malachite green - 0.10 mg ethacridine lactate monohydrate - 0.10 mg methylthioninium chloride - 0.05 mg Methylrosaniline chloride

 

[ReeferAngler]

Looks like bacterial from a would. Fish got startled, attack from other tang or ? ? ? ? API Melafix is a good treatment as is Neomyacin or teramyacin

Can API Melafix/Neomyacin/teramyacin used in display tank?

 

[vetteguy53081]

Can API Melafix/Neomyacin/teramyacin used in display tank?

Melafix yes, others- likely not especially if there are corals and inverts present

 

[vetteguy53081]

yes, it's new tang, just got it 3 days ago.

Should i try this protomor product? it can be used in display tank. Or will it recover itself?
https://www.whitecorals.com/en/aquarium-muenster-protomor-20-ml-amr100013530

Aquarium Muenster PROTOMOR 20 ml

Visible signs of infection with skin parasites are a whitish-gray to dark, satiny film and barely visible dots which may extend to the gills, fins and the entire body in later stages. The gills remain open and the fish shows signs of increased respiratory activity to respiratory distress.

PROTOMOR is medicine for ornamental fish against skin parasites such as Oodinium ocellatum (coral fish disease), Cryptobia, Brooklynella, Trichodina and Cryptocaryon. It can be used in freshwater and seawater.

PROTOMOR is mainly used in the initial stage of infections and for light diseases.

COMPATIBLE FOR INVERTEBRATES (corals, anemones, snails, clams, mussels etc.).

Solution to be mixed with the aquarium water, about 10 ml in 200 liters

Composition:

1 ml contains: 1.25 mg Malachite green - 0.10 mg ethacridine lactate monohydrate - 0.10 mg methylthioninium chloride - 0.05 mg Methylrosaniline chloride

Not really a disease you’re treating for. I’d use this in a quarantine tank also- not main display

 

[ReeferAngler]

c

Not really a disease you’re treating for. I’d use this in a quarantine tank also- not main display

Can i leave it without treatment?

 

[Frtdrmrose7]

c


Can i leave it without treatment?

Your fish is going to need to go into QT for treatment of a bacterial infection. The antibiotics you need to dose are not Reef safe.

 

[vetteguy53081]

c


Can i leave it without treatment?

No. It must be protected by use of antibacterial or antibiotics to aid with healing