Strange behavior in fish

[mitchwelt]

For some reason most of my fish are rubbing on rocks and sand, any idea why they are doing this? I see no signs of Ick on any fish right now, can i treat them with anything?

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[Coastie5685]

I wouldn't treat. Maybe signs of ick coming on. Heavy feeding?? Stress??

 

[mitchwelt]

I had an Ick outbreak about 2 month ago, I treated with copper and they have been fine since, no stress but I do feed heavy, what would heavy feeding Do?

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[Bret61081]

Have you treated for flukes? Id treat Prazi Pro just to be safe

 

[mitchwelt]

never treated for flukes, where do I get prazi pro?

Have you treated for flukes? Id treat Prazi Pro just to be safe

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[Acromatty]

I'm also having trouble with my Hippo rubbing himself on the rocks (flicking) and I read it was most likely Marine Velvet or Ich. I don't think I have the luxury of treating my tank with anything because I have lots of sps....any suggestions?

 

[mrx66699]

mitch that is their way of telling you how disappointed they were for not getting that new larger home....

 

[mitchwelt]

ah, I forgot I told them about the new tank , hope they get over it

mitch that is their way of telling you how disappointed they were for not getting that new larger home....

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[nitroreef]

try some neon gobies they'll pick off the ich and garlic when feeding

 

[Acromatty]

I've been doing the garlic thing, but the Hippo doesn't like it very much. The other fish seem to love it. I thought it might be because he is losing his appetite due to the illness, but he eats food that hasn't been mixed with garlic. I guess I'll just hope for the best or consider a Neon Goby.

 

[Juggernaut63]

I wouldn't treat unless i actually saw definitive signs of illness. Sometimes, they just do funny things.

 

[Coastie5685]

I've been doing the garlic thing, but the Hippo doesn't like it very much. The other fish seem to love it. I thought it might be because he is losing his appetite due to the illness, but he eats food that hasn't been mixed with garlic. I guess I'll just hope for the best or consider a Neon Goby.

Feed. My hippo has ick a few times. And has overcome it by me feeding it more than usual.