Blueface Angel scrapped himself

[SuperNemo]

Hi, I have a Blueface Angel that scrapped himself on the rocks (at least thats what I think happened). Anyway, he has a small cut on his body. It has only been a couple of days, but it looks kind of red. Does not look infected, but am worried about it.

Would prefer not to catch him out of the DT? Should I try feeding antibacteria food? Anyone have a good broad spectrum antibiotic that help with possible infections.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Mrscribbled]

Rarely I'll pull a fish out in an instance like this unless needed, generally will up the already frequent water changes, start the second uv and feed extra vitamins, usually cure themselves.

 

[HumbleFish]

Is this in a reef or FO? I would first try soaking his food in vitamin supplements (selcon, zoecon, vita-chem) before resorting to antibiotics. His natural immune system should be able to clear this up if it gets a little nutritional boost.

 

[SuperNemo]

I will try the vitamin supplements first. He's in a FO tank so it will be easier to deal with.

Any signs I should look out for that will indicate it getting worse.

 

[HumbleFish]

I will try the vitamin supplements first. He's in a FO tank so it will be easier to deal with.

Any signs I should look out for that will indicate it getting worse.

Just like w/humans, it will either start to "look" better or worse. Also, if the fish starts breathing heavy or starts looking bothered by it - that's a bad sign.

You can use any gram-positive antibiotic in a FO without having to worry about destroying the bio-filter. Erythromycin (Maracyn) would be my first choice. Erythromycin is the active ingredient used in Chemiclean, so it's no more dangerous than using that.

 

[SuperNemo]

Thanks alot Humble