Wrasse scale infection?

[daftwazzock]

I have noticed the condition of the scales on my fairy wrasse getting worse and worse. You can really see it at the base of it's tail. So far It's still quite active and eating but the skin is not improving.

I'm not sure what could be going on. I had a canary wrasse who quickly perished after showing similar scale damage (like, within a day) and I'm worried for this guy. I'm not sure what could be causing this. I haven't observed any aggression from tank mates, but I do have a six line wrasse and I heard they're known for bullying. Do I need to set up a QT for it or something? I don't have any experience with medicating fish.

 

[Big G]

White-ish areas like that should be viewed with great suspicion. It can be a sign of a bacterial infection. Two ways to deal with this situation. One is to support the fish's immune system as much as possible. Feeding a wide variety of high quality fresh/frozen foods + vitamins, and antibiotics as needed in either a bath or QT.

Mixing 6-8 assorted frozen fish cubes, placing them into the fridge to "slump" and then mixing them. Strain off the excess liquid as it will spike your nitrates and phosphates. Add to the mix vitamins like Selcon, Zoecon, or preferred Beta Glucan (see link below on the benefits of BG) + Focus to bind and a bit of water to get the consistency you like to work with. All the fish in the tank will benefit from this mix.

For antibiotics, can treat in a bath or QT. Here's a thread by Humblefish that lists many available meds and treatment methods.

Best of luck with your beautiful fish; I have its twin in my tank

Beta-glucan as an Immune Stimulant in Marine Aquaria

By Christine Williams Inevitably as reefkeepers we do things that stress our fish and invertebrates: bringing new animals in, moving them from tank to tank,

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Antibiotics

Antibiotic treatment What It Treats – Bacterial infections, which are oftentimes “secondary” to preexisting parasitic (and worm) infestations. How To Treat – Follow the directions on the label of whatever product you are using. Always use a broad spectrum antibiotic medication i.e. one that...

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[daftwazzock]

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White-ish areas like that should be viewed with great suspicion. It can be a sign of a bacterial infection. Two ways to deal with this situation. One is to support the fish's immune system as much as possible. Feeding a wide variety of high quality fresh/frozen foods + vitamins, and antibiotics as needed in either a bath or QT.

Mixing 6-8 assorted frozen fish cubes, placing them into the fridge to "slump" and then mixing them. Strain off the excess liquid as it will spike your nitrates and phosphates. Add to the mix vitamins like Selcon, Zoecon, or preferred Beta Glucan (see link below on the benefits of BG) + Focus to bind and a bit of water to get the consistency you like to work with. All the fish in the tank will benefit from this mix.

For antibiotics, can treat in a bath or QT. Here's a thread by Humblefish that lists many available meds and treatment methods.

Best of luck with your beautiful fish; I have its twin in my tank

Beta-glucan as an Immune Stimulant in Marine Aquaria

By Christine Williams Inevitably as reefkeepers we do things that stress our fish and invertebrates: bringing new animals in, moving them from tank to tank,

reefs.com

Antibiotics

Antibiotic treatment What It Treats – Bacterial infections, which are oftentimes “secondary” to preexisting parasitic (and worm) infestations. How To Treat – Follow the directions on the label of whatever product you are using. Always use a broad spectrum antibiotic medication i.e. one that...

www.reef2reef.com

Thanks, I feed frozen but I'll move to make the extra step to fortifiy the food further and try to get some of those antibiotics mentioned in the post.