What is with my tang?

[JeroenPH]

I have recently purchased a beautiful Tang but I started to notice some spots on him/her. I have had him/her for about 3 to 4 days.

The behavior is totally fine.. which is why I am confused.

 

[vetteguy53081]

I have recently purchased a beautiful Tang but I started to notice some spots on him/her. I have had him/her for about 3 to 4 days.

The behavior is totally fine.. which is why I am confused.

Looks like rash from injury or aggression. What other occupants are in your tank and have you noticed any chasing or aggression?
I assume the fish was not purchased in this condition and looks like an onset opposed to condition.

 

[JeroenPH]

There is a sixline wrasse and a Blenny in there.

I have not noticed any chasing. But he does like to hide in the rocks as he is still a bit shy

 

[vetteguy53081]

There is a sixline wrasse and a Blenny in there.

I have not noticed any chasing. But he does like to hide in the rocks as he is still a bit shy

Rocks would be an answer as it is likely and I wonder if 6 line is harassing it. Next time you go to feed, set your cell phone on video mode for about 30 mins and drop a little food and walk away - YOU MUST walk away as they know youre there. Often the aggressor is a jerk at feeding time.
Review the video and see if this is indeed ocurring.

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

Those marks do look like minor scrapes and injuries, just try to find the culprit and watch them in case they turn into something more severe.

Jay