Tang not looking good

[codemonkey812]

My Blue Hippo Tang is starting to look bad, losing scales? I could not get a good picture so I tried video, but I think the lighting makes it hard to see.

http://youtu.be/-dK8Amez6gY

 

[rogerrgr]

By looking at it's tail, it looks like something is picking at it. Are any of the fish fighting with it?

 

[ohiofishkeeping]

+1 on that or nabe a powerhead

 

[codemonkey812]

I have not seen anyone picking on it. And I have had it for over a year.


She buys purses and shoes, I buy coral and fish.

 

[Burgman]

Hi,

Are they black spots? If yes read this:

Symptoms:
The most obvious sign is the small black spots, measuring approx. 2mm in diameter (.08 in). Fish may also exhibit behavioral signs, such as scratching against aquarium objects and flicking of their fins.

Cure:
Black Spot is fairly easy to cure. First and foremost, remove all snails from the aquarium. And that's about it! The parasites can not mature further so eventually die. If any of the sites of attachment get infected by bacteria, use a mild antibiotic available from your local aquarium store. This rarely happens however, so is not usually necessary.

Dave

 

[codemonkey812]

I believe my tang has HLLE, and while reading on-line about HLLE I discovered an article in Coral Mag linking Carbon dust with HLLE. So I checked my media reactor and it was leaking carbon into my sump. So I am running my Mag 350 with the polisher cartridge, and planning a 50% water change tonight.

 

[gordonj1]

Sad to hear! How is it looking today?

 

[codemonkey812]

It has not improved yet. But it is still acting and eating normal. So I am hopeful.


She buys purses and shoes, I buy coral and fish.

 

[gordonj1]

have you tried using melafix and primamix to help it heal?