Purple firefish behavior question.

[AZMSGT]

I have this Purple Firefish in my QT and it’s behavior strikes me as odd. I figure I would ask if it’s something to be concerned about. I haven’t started to treat it for anything yet. It’s been in the tank for 2 weeks.

The fish will back up then shoot forward. See the short video.

It’s done this enough to clean the glass bottom of the tank.

 

[Pbh-reef]

It looks like the fish is scratching - possibly because of an parasite like ich or flukes. Are you treating with anything in qt?

 

[Pbh-reef]

Also #MODS move this to the disease forum so the op can get more help

 

[AZMSGT]

It looks like the fish is scratching - possibly because of an parasite like ich or flukes. Are you treating with anything in qt?

No, I have not treated it yet wanted to ask before I did.

 

[bwomac44]

Research fresh water dipping. Maybe that will reveal if there are indeed flukes.

 

[Pbh-reef]

Here are some helpful threads for you to look at

Flukes – General Guidelines

Many thanks to "Newsmyrna80" for writing this. Reposted with her permission. Some facts: Flukes are not true flukes. They are actually parasitic flatworms belonging to the class of Monogeans. There are 13 families of flukes. However, only three families infect saltwater fish. 1...

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Freshwater Dip

Freshwater Dip What It Treats – Provides temporary relief for a wide range of diseases: 1) Marine Velvet Disease (Amyloodinium ocellatum) 2) Brooklynella hostilis 3) Uronema marinum 4) Flukes (Monogeneans) 5) Black Ich (Turbellarians) Can be used to confirm the presence of Flukes (see video...

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Ich (Cryptocaryon irritans)

Marine Ich (Cryptocaryon irritans) What You Need To Know: * Mild fish parasite which is often managed by using a UV Sterilizer, Ozone, Diatom Filter, Oxydator, herbal remedies, enhanced nutrition, etc. etc. * Can be treated in a quarantine tank using Hyposalinity, Chloroquine, Copper or...

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It could also be the early stages of velvet, if so you’d want to start treating asap

Velvet (Amyloodinium ocellatum)

Marine Velvet Disease (Amyloodinium ocellatum) What You Need To Know: * Fast killing parasite capable of wiping out most of your fish in just a matter of days. Sometimes there are survivors, sometimes not. * Can be treated in a quarantine tank using Chloroquine phosphate or Copper. A 5...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[AZMSGT]

Thanks, I’ll be starting treatments tomorrow.

 

[AZMSGT]

I started a full on hospital regiment on this fish. Following @Humblefish methods presently it’s in the copper/ metroplex treatment phase. I did a dip on him prior to starting the treatment. He still does the above behavior but it’s less frequent.