Coral Beauty/Bad swimmer/ Potential Ich

Dcole12 · Jan 4, 2020

Hi Everyone,

I just bought a coral beauty on Wednesday and it is now Saturday. It finally came out of the cave that it as been hiding in. I know they are extremely shy fish, but was curious if anybody has any suggestions? Since it has come out I have seen some white growths starting on it as well as it is a very weak swimmer. It keeps getting stuck in the Filter as well as the two propellers in the tank. I did shut one off. Does anyone have suggestions?

Schnizzle · Jan 8, 2020

Is your fish still alive? This would have been best posted in the disease and diagnosis section here: https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/fish-disease-treatment-and-diagnosis.771/

If it is alive and not eating well, try live blackworms. They seem to be the go-to for picky eaters. They wriggle like crazy so the feeding response is usually good. There are many threads there as well that you can compare to and see what may be wrong with it.

Check here for comparison photos and future reference:

Fish Disease Index - Pictorial Guide

Pictorial Guide to Marine Fish Diseases Use this guide to find a picture that most closely matches your fish's symptoms. Click the link, if available for more detailed information on the disease and how to treat it. Ich (Cryptocaryon Irritans) One of the most well-known parasites in the...

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