Tang with extra scalpel?

[Skep18]

I have a Scopas tang in QT. He's been in there for a few weeks now at least. I've noticed what looks to be like two extra little scalpel bits above the main tang scalpel on one side. At least that's all I can figure it is. Whatever it is, its been there since I've had him as far as I can recall. Been watching it in case its something concerning. He's been in copper for a week with no sign of it changing so I kinda figure its not ich/velvet.

Has anyone ever heard of or seen something like this?

Here's a bad photo of it.

 

[Aqua 59]

Can you get a better picture?

 

[Skep18]

Can you get a better picture?

I promise I tried. He's very small. That's a 2" PVC elbow for reference.

 

[4FordFamily]

That looks more like potential ich or flukes than additional scalpels. I came in here ready to say that naso genus tangs have two on each side, but this is a zebrasoma!

 

[Skep18]

That looks more like potential ich or flukes than additional scalpels. I came in here ready to say that naso genus tangs have two on each side, but this is a zebrasoma!

I guess I should've mentioned he went through the standard Prazi twice with 6 days between treatments. I suppose it could be a prazi resistant fluke but a visible, white, prazi-resistant fluke? I'm a lucky guy! lol.

 

[4FordFamily]

I guess I should've mentioned he went through the standard Prazi twice with 6 days between treatments. I suppose it could be a prazi resistant fluke but a visible, white, prazi-resistant fluke? I'm a lucky guy! lol.

How long have the spots been there? If you didn’t treat with copper or CP ich is likely. If the spots stay more than 5-7 days it’s not ich.

 

[Skep18]

How long have the spots been there? If you didn’t treat with copper or CP ich is likely. If the spots stay more than 5-7 days it’s not ich.

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He's been in there for a few weeks now at least.

Whatever it is, its been there since I've had him as far as I can recall.

He's been in copper for a week with no sign of it changing so I kinda figure its not ich/velvet.

 

[4FordFamily]

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Could be that it’s lympho, then. I wouldn’t worry if it’s not worsening or turning reddish indicating an infection

 

[Skep18]

Could be that it’s lymph. I wouldn’t worry if it’s not worsening or turning reddish indicating an infection

I shall google that.

And I had the same thought process. My main concern is not transferring Ich/Velvet/Flukes to DT. I figured if after 30+ days in QT (I think its more like 45) if its still there I'm not gonna worry about it.

 

[4FordFamily]

I shall google that.

And I had the same thought process. My main concern is not transferring Ich/Velvet/Flukes to DT. I figured if after 30+ days in QT (I think its more like 45) if its still there I'm not gonna worry about it.

Good plan of attack.

 

[Skep18]

well... The dots seem to have gone away. If I think back I can recall them being there for at least two weeks... No idea. I wouldn't think Ich markings would be present that long in the same place...

 

[4FordFamily]

well... The dots seem to have gone away. If I think back I can recall them being there for at least two weeks... No idea. I wouldn't think Ich markings would be present that long in the same place...

Ich would not be present for two weeks, you are correct. I have random spot or two show up every few months. Shrug!

 

[Skep18]

Ich would not be present for two weeks, you are correct. I have random spot or two show up every few months. Shrug!

Yea, lol. The more I get into this the more I'm finding its kinda an inexact science of sorts. I guess you just look for what you know you should and do what you think you should and do your best. Idk.

 

[4FordFamily]

Basically! Spots can be caused by a myriad of thing because ultimately it’s just the fish’s reaction to some sort of skin irritation or abrasion - mucous.

Yea, lol. The more I get into this the more I'm finding its kinda an inexact science of sorts. I guess you just look for what you know you should and do what you think you should and do your best. Idk.