What should I do?

sean rand · Mar 18, 2019

I will get a picture tomorrow. It seems like his jaw is locked open is that a sign of a specific disease?
When I feed the tank he tries to eat but his mouth is wide open so he cant get the food in his month

Pbh-reef · Mar 18, 2019

Ok lockjaw is concerning we need some folks with more knowledge here. How long has he had the lockjaw?

@Humblefish @HotRocks @4FordFamily

This recent thread suggests it could be a symptom of Uronema https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/chloroquine-phosphate-for-lockjaw.352838/

HotRocks · Mar 19, 2019

Lockjaw is definitely a symptom of Uronema, just not real common to see this in a tang. Anthias, chromis, or Wrasse yes.

@sean rand if you can upload a video it may be helpful here.

Pbh-reef · Mar 19, 2019

If it is Uronema you can treat it with metroplex in the water, so maybe see if you can grab some from an LFS today or order it online.

Frtdrmrose7 · Mar 19, 2019

To treat Uronema Metro must be dosed to the water column at 2 scoops per 10G and fed to them also.

Pbh-reef · Mar 19, 2019

Frtdrmrose7 said:
To treat Uronema Metro must be dosed to the water column at 2 scoops per 10G and fed to them also.

In that case maybe pick up general cure and focus as well so you can treat for the full range of internal parasites

sean rand · Mar 19, 2019

Meds I have on hand is metroplex kanaplex and NGg powder

Frtdrmrose7 · Mar 19, 2019

sean rand said:
Meds I have on hand is metroplex kanaplex and NGg powder

Use the Metroplex 2 scoops per 10G in the water column and keep trying to get him to eat Metro laced food

sean rand · Mar 19, 2019

Frtdrmrose7 said:
Use the Metroplex 2 scoops per 10G in the water column and keep trying to get him to eat Metro laced food

Here's a picture

sean rand · Mar 19, 2019

sean rand said:
Here's a picture

Does this picture help with diagnosing the problem?

Pbh-reef · Mar 19, 2019

@HotRocks does this look
Like Uronema to you? I think I see some redness around the gills but not very familiar with the chevron tang

@sean rand can you post a few more pics with the whole body?

HotRocks · Mar 19, 2019

Pbh-reef said:
@HotRocks does this look
Like Uronema to you? I think I see some redness around the gills but not very familiar with the chevron tang

@sean rand can you post a few more pics with the whole body?

I'm not seeing any classic Uronema symptoms in that pic. It looks like an injury/gash.

@4FordFamily

Frtdrmrose7 · Mar 19, 2019

sean rand said:
Does this picture help with diagnosing the problem?

Is this fish alone in QT?

Frtdrmrose7 · Mar 19, 2019

Pbh-reef said:
Ok lockjaw is concerning we need some folks with more knowledge here. How long has he had the lockjaw?

@Humblefish @HotRocks @4FordFamily

This recent thread suggests it could be a symptom of Uronema https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/chloroquine-phosphate-for-lockjaw.352838/

@sean rand have you considered trying CP? Just spitballing but who knows

4FordFamily · Mar 19, 2019

Injury, not uronema likely. I’ve not seen uronema ever affect a tang, interestingly and additionally.

I’d dose pure Epsom salt (no scented stuff, organic) one tablespoon per 5 gallons to help with swelling, 48 hours apart in quarantine.

Could be an injury or sting but it should hopefully clear up on its’ own.