Debramb

[Debramb]

Hi, my lg 15-16 yr old Sailfin was just transferred to a 125 with dry rocks ( some sharp edges) aquascape. Virgin tank, no transfer of old established tank, cycled 2-4 months, Dr Reef Quarantined baby fish added 4 weeks before addition. Upon inspection, found this perfect round spot on her white stripe. I don’t freak out on marks on her or Regal, raised together and heal very quickly with yellow tang scratchers. In 40+ yrs of saltwater. Never saw this before. It’s been 2 weeks, no change and no change in her behavior. We feed everything Vette guy recommends.here’s pics, and thank-you! Debra

 

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[Jay Hemdal]

Hi, my lg 15-16 yr old Sailfin was just transferred to a 125 with dry rocks ( some sharp edges) aquascape. Virgin tank, no transfer of old established tank, cycled 2-4 months, Dr Reef Quarantined baby fish added 4 weeks before addition. Upon inspection, found this perfect round spot on her white stripe. I don’t freak out on marks on her or Regal, raised together and heal very quickly with yellow tang scratchers. In 40+ yrs of saltwater. Never saw this before. It’s been 2 weeks, no change and no change in her behavior. We feed everything Vette guy recommends.here’s pics, and thank-you! Debra

I can't tell you exactly what that is, but it isn't one of the contagious diseases - those would have spread and there would be more spots.

I suspect it was an injury from the move / new tank. Missing scales can take a long time to grow back.

Nice looking tang for its age!

 

[MnFish1]

Agree with @Jay Hemdal - I also see a white blotch on the black area - and the base of the dorsal fin. As long as everything is stable I would assume injury/scarring?

 

[Debramb]

I can't tell you exactly what that is, but it isn't one of the contagious diseases - those would have spread and there would be more spots.

I suspect it was an injury from the move / new tank. Missing scales can take a long time to grow back.

Nice looking tang for its age!

Thanks so much for your reply, I’ve been monitoring her of course and no change. She does get upset she’s fat,(very wide), so thank-you for her compliment!
You’re the best, Debra

 

[Debramb]

Agree with @Jay Hemdal - I also see a white blotch on the black area - and the base of the dorsal fin. As long as everything is stable I would assume injury/scarring?

Thanks so much for your attention, been waiting awhile! I have to admit, you freaked me out with your observations! Afraid, dirty front glass and her “finning” up pellets in from the sand are what’s on her! I use my Amazon lighted magnifying glass to check them all! Feeding them June 9th, I blacked out with pellets in hand and broke my femur in 3 places and broke small part of hip. Naturally, between hospital and rehab, it was 6 weeks I missed!!! Couldn’t convince husband to pick up glass and look so I sit with wheelchair (ugh) and watch!! Even do exercises in front to watch so I don’t walk like an old woman haha. I am a fan girl of you for yrs, always read your post. Appreciate you!
Debra