What killed this anthias?

[ReefCheef]

I bought a school of Anthias from a very reputable quaruntine vendor. One hid from almost the very beginning until he eventually died. These are my first edition to the tank other than my magnificent foxface i have had for years that I introduced to this new system after fishless cycling to keep the bio filter turning.
The male anthias is a bit of demon so maybe he just killed it, but would like some second opinions.

 

[JGT]

Looks like uronema. Common in Chromis and anthias.

 

[ReefCheef]

I was afraid of that. Kind of disappointed. Big name “quarantiner”

 

[jp_75]

Uronema… Sorry! Who dud you buy from?

 

[ReefCheef]

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[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

I was afraid of that. Kind of disappointed. Big name “quarantiner”

Uronema is a tough one, there is NO quarantine or treatment that can cure the internal form of this disease. We are seeing more of it in the past two years. My suspicion is that increased handling and shipping times due to Covid is causing this uptick.

Luckily, it isn't really contagious, so you may avoid issues with your other anthias.


Jay

 

[ReefCheef]

Uronema is a tough one, there is NO quarantine or treatment that can cure the internal form of this disease. We are seeing more of it in the past two years. My suspicion is that increased handling and shipping times due to Covid is causing this uptick.

Luckily, it isn't really contagious, so you may avoid issues with your other anthias.


Jay

Thank you Jay. Will feed them well and hope for the best.