FishOnTheBrainCoral Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Hard to get decent pics... I noticed yesterday that the fish had what looked like scuff marks from rubbing on the rock. Tonight they are dark and all over body. Seems to be eating fine grazing on rocks and all that. He has been pale since he went into tank. Figured from stress. Water fine. 1.025 79 degrees 8.3 ammonia 0 nitrate <5 phosphate 0 54 gal corner.( I knows it's on the small size....so save the flames. ) with about 40 lbs of rock.Tank mates are ruby dragonet, 3 blue/green chromis, and of course CUC ( various Snails and hermit) and coral. SPS, zoos and LPS Fish is new... I didn't QT for I believe it is more stressful then not... and having a third tank for the rare times for when i get fish is not practical. Of course now I'm worried about my ruby dragonet. Not showing any symptoms of any kind but I have a real soft spot for him since I rescued it from skin and bones to a fat and happy little guy.. i don't want to lose the chromis either... i hate the loss of any fish.... but they are chromis. Any idea what it is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssappington Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 itchy fish (fish rubbing on rocks) usually means, well, ich.... what you are describing could be injuries from rubbing on the rocks? my experience has been if you keep tangs stress free and well fed that they will bounce back from ich without meds/quarantine... I know this is controversial, but it has worked well for me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishOnTheBrainCoral Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 Thank you. My tank is very healthy in general. I'm hoping he will just bounce out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishOnTheBrainCoral Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 I have had Ich in my tank before and it doesn't look like this anyone know what this may be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Feed good quality food - vitamins don't hurt. It's possible that's bacterial. Ich will never go away, but a bacterial infection could really stress a fish out. What are your water parameters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishOnTheBrainCoral Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 Mentioned parameters in OP. . That's the plan but want to rule out any major icky stuff. Hoping someone has seen and figured this one out already that could shed some better light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick T Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Hard to get decent pics... Water fine. 1.025 79 degrees 8.3 ammonia 0 nitrate <5 phosphate Is that 8.3ppm ammonia? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishOnTheBrainCoral Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 No PH. Sorry. Ammonia is zero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Lol... 8.3 ammonia. It would be easier to measure how much water is in the ammonia. Isn't there a good broad spectrum antibiotic for this kind of thing? I can't remember any names. Somethingmiacin. . One thing that would worry me is how light it looks. Kole tangs are usually pretty dark in color. Does it have a coating? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishOnTheBrainCoral Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 I don't think he has a coating.. he was on the lighter side when I picked him up. He is a bit more pale then before. But figured it to be due to stress. My clowns of 6+ years had some funky slime coat going on and to the best of my observations there is nothing on the kole. (The clowns were almost a year ago ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishOnTheBrainCoral Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 Here is a better pic. Snuck up on him w a flash where he sleeps at night. Not looking any better but he is still active and acting fine picking at rocks and such. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishOnTheBrainCoral Posted September 18, 2014 Author Share Posted September 18, 2014 RIP little guy.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssappington Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 RIP little guy.. aww- that really sux! sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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