naso tang ick or fungus

[trillyen]

the spots he has on him come and go with his mood they dont look like ick but i dont know if hes cumfy they just disappear??

the baby blue stripe on his back also turns from a stripe to baby blue dots when hes scard is this normal hes just like a chamelion

here is a pic!!!

 

[SeaMonster]

I cant decide whether thats a huge filter or is it a tiny fish?

 

[Scooterman]

That looks like a really sick fish, do you have him in a QT? He may need some treatment.

 

[leebca]

You've acquired a very young Tang. They are usually a bit of a problem when so young. The young adults usually acclimate a bit better.

Still, the fish does not look healthy on many levels. The spots at that age could be stress spots and not necessarily a disease. When the (especially young ones) fish is stressed it becomes mottled or blotchy. It's part of its defense mechanism (to better blend with it surroundings rather than standing out).

You can differentiate between the blotches reaction and Marine Ich spots by the size of the spot. Marine Ich would be about the size of a grain of salt (or slightly smaller). The blotches would be larger.

Both Marine Ich and blotches would 'come and go' so there is no help there to give a good diagnosis.

I'd say you haven't got too long to get the proper foods into the fish before the fish wastes away.

Good luck!

 

[krisfal]

Those splotches look to me to be stress spots. Especially if they come and go. The first time my naso did that I about had a heart attack!

But like Lee and others stated that fish looks malnourished. Be sure it is getting plenty of algae sheets and pre-soaking them with vitamins and fat would definitely be a plus. Hopefully the fish is eating well and will quickly plump up.

 

[ronj]

i agree about them being stress spots.they look too big to be ich trophonts..i would still keep a close eye on it to be sure that it doesn't have ich also...

 

[trillyen]

thanks for the input guys

lol yes its a small fish and the filter is huge

he just eats the macro algae in the qt tank i have him in

is there any other foods that they typically go for hes really healty and i think he will make it but boy he does need to faten up a lil bit im hypoing him right now and kepping the water quality great and using ro di water

some one recommended nori to feed him from the asian part of the super market they said tangs love it

any other reccommendations

thanks for all the responses

 

[edwing206]

Tangs defiantly love dried nori. I bought 10 sheets at petco for like 7 bucks. It has lasted me a long time. I would make sure to keep nori present all the time while the tank lights are on, if you do this, he will fatten up in no time.

 

[edwing206]

Tangs defiantly love dried nori. I bought 10 sheets at petco for like 7 bucks. It has lasted me a long time. I would make sure to keep nori present all the time while the tank lights are on, if you do this, he will fatten up in no time.

 

[leebca]

What your herbivore (Tang) should be eating and suggestions of what to feed, how much to feed, and how often to feed is outlined in this long post:
Fish Health Through Proper Nutrition

Also, check out this Table of Contents post for links to other posts. A lot of reading and things to learn here:
Table of Contents and Link List

 

[trillyen]

Ok thanks but all he eats now is the macro algae in the tank

Do they sale nori at walmart???

I'm gonna check today I wish I knew what to look for

 

[trillyen]

Thanks you guys for the links and advice

I haven't read the links yet to the nutrtion foods yet, so I'm just get some nori today and hope fully read the links tonight when I get home from work

Thanks for the help, and would anyone say that if I raise this very young tang to adult hood that I would have advanced from a skilled aquarist to a expert aquarist??

Just wondering LOL thanks again for the help

 

[leebca]

You'll find that I use the word "hobbyist" and the word "aquarist" usually with specific intent.

The marine hobbyist is not an aquarist. It is someone getting into the hobby of marine life keeping.

The marine aquarist is the seasoned person, responsible to the concept of marine husbandry, uses a quarantine process because they care and have learned it is the proper procedure, provide proper nutrition and conditions/environment and understand the nuances of keeping marine life not just surviving, but thriving.

There are few aquarists (by my definition) who come on line and ask for basic information and guidance. However, it is a means by which the hobbyist can evolve into an aquarist. Once an aquarist, there are then professional aquarists and advanced aquarists. The professional has been likely degreed in a related subject, has experience, and is being paid for their expertise.

After 40 years keeping marine fishes, attending college extension courses on marine fish husbandry and maintenance, and demonstrating the ability to repeatedly keep even the most difficult of marine fishes, I think of myself as an advanced aquarist. It may be debatable!

I have a glossary of marine aquarium terms that I never posted in this Forum because for the most part I find more aquarists here on Reef Frontiers than I have found in other Forums.

The nori spoken about is often available at Asian food markets. I would however discourage its use and prefer you obtain and use algae sheets sold for marine fish consumption that have not been roasted, or in anyway cooked. Check out online sponsors of Reef Frontiers. Many carry such macro algae food/sheets and they deliver!

 

[trillyen]

ow, thanks for the detailed post dr. Lee now I see why they call you the doctor

whats the most difficult fish you have kept I'd love to know

I think this tang I have now will be my most challenging ever to keep

I have tried alage sheets but he ignores them but thats ok I wontvget the nori I really didnt feel like looking for it any way LOL

thanks

 

[leebca]

A bit off-topic, but I have kept several species of obligate coral eaters I trained to eat prepared foods.

 

[Herefishyfishy]

A bit off-topic, but I have kept several species of obligate coral eaters I trained to eat prepared foods.

Like parrot fish?

 

[edwing206]

Or orange spot filefish?

 

[leebca]

My preference was and still is: Butterflyfishes, Tangs and Angels (in that order). If you find it in a book of the 80's or earlier, I kept it.