HELP, fish melting...

[downhill_biker]

So I need help guys. I just got a new blond naso last week and the top fin appears to be "melting" away and there is white fleshy looking stuff underneath. The fish also has a couple white spots on it, but not ich, much bigger. They are like chunks of calcium chloride on the side of it's body, a couple on each side.

I figure I am going to lose the fish, anyone have thoughts?

 

[Azurel]

Looks like fungus he need to be pulled and treated in QT.....I don't think there is anything you can do while in the main tank.

 

[downhill_biker]

Ya I am trying to catch the fish without too much stress. Do I treat fungus with furan? It has been a long time since I have had any fish issues.

 

[Azurel]

I think Furan2, there are some other treatments not sure what would be best....

 

[bamastunter]

good luck hope he makes it

 

[rock_lobster]

The stress from your net is very likely going to kill him. When he was moved to your tank his immune system was compromised from all the stress of the move and this allow the fungal infection. The best thing you can do is stay far away from the tank only peaking in every now and then to make sure he is alive. As he is more comfortable with his new tank his immune system will kick back up and rid the fungus. There are some anti fungal treatments out there, but I am not familiar with any of these.