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My yellow tang is crashing, he's laying on his side and his breathing is very fast. Not looking good we've had him for about 2 years is there anything I can do to help maybe save him? All of my other fish are fine.

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My yellow tang is crashing, he's laying on his side and his breathing is very fast. Not looking good we've had him for about 2 years is there anything I can do to help maybe save him? All of my other fish are fine.

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Any new fish or coral additions? Any other symptoms besides breathing heavy...spots, marks, wounds?
 
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No spots no wounds and ate yesterday the only thing new and this was 3 weeks ago

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I don't see any visual indicators of a problem in the picture. :confused:

Any symptoms other than breathing quickly and laying on its side?
 

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You could maybe try a freshwater dip...without any other symptoms it's hard to say what to treat him for :/ @Humblefish @melypr1985
 
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My nitrates are high though just checked them
 
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Nitrate's are at about 30 and no redness around gills he looks perfect except for laying on his side and breathing heavy
 

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I doubt that level of nitrates is the problem. Could perform a partial water change to reduce it.
Something else in the water or internal infection of some kind.
 
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I am so bummed :/ he's still alive and breathing but not any better
 

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Are any of your other fish acting this way? How are your corals looking? Any recent additions to the tank (even corals/inverts)?
 
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All my other fish are good and this is the only new thing I have added and it was added 3 weeks ago

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He's gone now :( booooo 2 years had that big guy my kiddos loved him sunny was it's name
 

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So sorry for your loss. Some infections can take a fish really quick. Will be important to watch the other fish for any abnormal symptoms. I highly recommend reading the threads on quarantining--both fish and invertebrates, e.g., corals, snails, anything wet. Lots of "best practices" to increase our success and enjoyment of this amazing hobby.
 

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He's gone now :( booooo 2 years had that big guy my kiddos loved him sunny was it's name

Unfortunately, fish diseases can hitchhike in on a coral or invert. Worms lay eggs, parasite tomonts encyst upon hard surfaces and harmful bacteria can harbor in a drop of water on the coral/inside a rock.

I'm not saying 100% for sure that's what happened here but thought it was worth mentioning. This explains how to quarantine corals/inverts: https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/how-to-quarantine-coral-and-inverts.228/
 

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