Alright so I purchased a very small 2 inch wild caught Blue Hippo Tang about 6 days ago, I made a post a day or two ago asking about odd white lumps I noticed on him after he emerged from hiding. NOW in addition to these white lumps, he has small white dots all over him that resemble ich. Not so sure about the raised up ones still, but it is clear he at least has ich. I have a small 10 gallon tank I set up for quarantine, but before I put him in there I just wanted a few tips? Such as, what should I use to treat him?
and what's the best method to transfer him to the quarantine tank?
should I just net him and put him in there? I don't want to add more stress to him from doing this, that's my main concern and why I put off transferring him in the first place. He's currently in my 70 gallon (I am aware he will need a bigger tank when he grows, I will be transferring him to a 150 gallon within a year. Don't have the space for a 150 right now, but will when I move soon)
He is acting perfectly fine. Actively eating and exploring. I also have two chromis and a clown, but I don't feel like shoving them all in a 10 gallon tank will help, only stress them out. My chromis' and my clown have no signs of ich. I know I probably need to treat them too though because that's just the general rule.
The only thing I've done so far is turn the heat up to 80 degrees in their tank.
How should I go about treating the Tang? Should I move him to the 10, and how? What should I have in the quarantine tank for him?
Lastly, When I purchased some hermits from one of my lfs, I asked him about my tang and the odd lumps (before i saw the ich), he gave me this greenish yellow powder and told me this is what he uses to treat all his fish for any sign of any illness, but that it'll turn my water green. I do not remember the name of this but I do still have the bag of it. Do you recognize what this could be? Sorry for all the questions!!! I just really want to make sure I do this right and provide the right treatment.
and what's the best method to transfer him to the quarantine tank?
should I just net him and put him in there? I don't want to add more stress to him from doing this, that's my main concern and why I put off transferring him in the first place. He's currently in my 70 gallon (I am aware he will need a bigger tank when he grows, I will be transferring him to a 150 gallon within a year. Don't have the space for a 150 right now, but will when I move soon)
He is acting perfectly fine. Actively eating and exploring. I also have two chromis and a clown, but I don't feel like shoving them all in a 10 gallon tank will help, only stress them out. My chromis' and my clown have no signs of ich. I know I probably need to treat them too though because that's just the general rule.
The only thing I've done so far is turn the heat up to 80 degrees in their tank.
How should I go about treating the Tang? Should I move him to the 10, and how? What should I have in the quarantine tank for him?
Lastly, When I purchased some hermits from one of my lfs, I asked him about my tang and the odd lumps (before i saw the ich), he gave me this greenish yellow powder and told me this is what he uses to treat all his fish for any sign of any illness, but that it'll turn my water green. I do not remember the name of this but I do still have the bag of it. Do you recognize what this could be? Sorry for all the questions!!! I just really want to make sure I do this right and provide the right treatment.
