Thin Convict Tang

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I've had a Convict Tang in my 180g reef for several months. Since I put it in there, it has never been a great eater. It will not even touch pellet food, Cyclopeze, or Mysis. It literally swims right past the food. The only thing it will eat is Nori. Even though it eats the Nori, it still doesn't seem to be getting fatter. It does swim around the tank and pick at the Live Rock and sand and appears healthy, but it is extremely thin. I'm thinking there is some sort of internal parasite. What can I do to help the fish?

 

[tangfish]

Yep, sounds like and internal parasite. I had a yellow Tang that did the samething. He ate like a pig, but never gained mass. Try Jungle ... , can't remember the right name right off had, but go to a fish store online or google it. I am sure it will come up.

I did not use it, because I had to move and give my fish away before treatment.

 

[KingwoodMarcia]

I would say an internal parasite. This is a link for those that have used Jungle before.

Just FYI:

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32708

 

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Sounds like folks like it. Maybe I'll try that. thanks.