Foxface Flattened on Intake

[saltyHG]

My one-spot fox face got flattened against the weir on my waterbox 110.4 today. I think he was trying to grab some nori that got caught there off the clip. He was truly stuck, in panic-camo mode, and I had to cut the power to help him loose. He is swimming around like normal now and doesn't have any wounds but I am wondering if anyone else has experienced this and if there are any post-market protectors for the front of the grill. It was so scary!

 

[Damage12]

How long have you had him? An overflow weir should not be strong enough to do that to a fish like that. He looks skinny and could be in a weakened state. Feed him more and a variety of foods including frozen mysis, squid etc. Hopefully, he gets stronger.

My one-spot fox face got flattened against the weir on my waterbox 110.4 today. I think he was trying to grab some nori that got caught there off the clip. He was truly stuck, in panic-camo mode, and I had to cut the power to help him loose. He is swimming around like normal now and doesn't have any wounds but I am wondering if anyone else has experienced this and if there are any post-market protectors for the front of the grill. It was so scary!

 

[exnisstech]

A healthy fish should not get stuck to a weir. I have fish and even a shrimp that feed off mine.

 

[saltyHG]

I agree! He has been in the tank for three weeks now. He -IS- thin but filling out since he has been here. He has shown no other sign of weakness. I had the lids off the tank and my water level was a little low (ATO malfunction) I'll try to take some pictures of how he looks today.

 

[saltyHG]

Here is a clip of him (her?) just now; the clowns demo the weird location

 

[Uncle99]

Who else lives with him?

 

[saltyHG]

Tank has: a tomini tang, a starry blenny, melanurus wrasse, 2 PJ Cardinals, a fire shrimp, CUC, live rock and soft corals. This fish is the newest (and last planned) addition. He was bullied for a day by the blenny (he even bullies new coral). The tomini tang was surprisingly ok with the addition. Tank has been established at its current location for 7 or 8 months. When I listen back to the video the water is noisier than usual.

 

[saltyHG]

Oh, and I should mention- he hates frozen mysis. Spits it out. Ive tried two brands. Will eat nori and the green frozen cubes. I have some reef frenzy I could try. Should I add pelleted food?

 

[Fish Fan]

The fish does seem thin, and these fish stress out easily. Let's see if one of the #fishmedic team can take a look for you.

 

[Damage12]

Yes, you can feed pellets, frozen squid, reef frenzy and anything else he likes to fatten him up. Personally, I feed twice a day with a variety of foods and like my fish fat as it helps fend off disease. As long as you know, feeding twice a day will likely increase your nutrient levels in the tank.

 

[me & my baby]

His eye seems a little hazy . Just curious did you do. Any qt when you got the fish . I currently have a very tiny like 2 1/2 inch Foxface in qt right now . He is strong enough to swim next to my weers and gyre with not problem . It took me about a week to get him to eat and now he eats anything I throw in there . Have you tried soaking the mysis in selcon or anything . I feed pellets , two different types of flakes , freeze dried mysis along with frozen mysis , brine shrimp , and a couple other different frozen .

 

[saltyHG]

Yes, you can feed pellets, frozen squid, reef frenzy and anything else he likes to fatten him up. Personally, I feed twice a day with a variety of foods and like my fish fat as it helps fend off disease. As long as you know, feeding twice a day will likely increase your nutrient levels in the tank.

Yah, Ive been changing the filter socks daily. Most of my fish are chunky, this one came very thin and has been gaining condition.

 

[saltyHG]

His eye seems a little hazy . Just curious did you do. Any qt when you got the fish . I currently have a very tiny like 2 1/2 inch Foxface in qt right now . He is strong enough to swim next to my weers and gyre with not problem . It took me about a week to get him to eat and now he eats anything I throw in there . Have you tried soaking the mysis in selcon or anything . I feed pellets , two different types of flakes , freeze dried mysis along with frozen mysis , brine shrimp , and a couple other different frozen .

He came as a "pre-quarantined fish" from a local seller, in his own separate tank. He seems to be visual, able to maneuver, and in person his eyes look ok to me. I looked at the calendar and he has been in my tank 4 weeks. He is acting absolutely fine right now, other than being a little weirded out by my staring at him intently since it happened.