Help with Triggerfish

[Mikemilly245]

This trigger went through hypo around 2 months ago. Had him in a stock tank for the time being. Didn’t see him last night or this morning before work then saw this after work.

Is he saveable What’s the best plan of action ? Not sure I recognize this virus. Seems to be swimming and breathing fine

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

This trigger went through hypo around 2 months ago. Had him in a stock tank for the time being. Didn’t see him last night or this morning before work then saw this after work.

Is he saveable What’s the best plan of action ? Not sure I recognize this virus. Seems to be swimming and breathing fine

What other fish species are in with it?

Since the stock tank doesn’t have lateral viewing, it’s tough to see things develop…..

 

[Mikemilly245]

This trigger went through hypo around 2 months ago. Had him in a stock tank for the time being. Didn’t see him last night or this morning before work then saw this after work.

Is he saveable What’s the best plan of action ? Not sure I recognize this virus. Seems to be swimming and breathing fine

What other fish species are in with it?

Since the stock tank doesn’t have lateral viewing, it’s tough to see things develop…..

The only other fish in there was a powder blue tang which was taken out about a week ago

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

The only other fish in there was a powder blue tang which was taken out about a week ago

So if the tang is symptom free, I’d say this is a generalized bacterial infection. You could consider treating it with a broad spectrum, gram negative antibiotic in a hospital tank. Either Neomycin or Kanamycin would be two choices.

 

[Mikemilly245]

The only other fish in there was a powder blue tang which was taken out about a week ago

So if the tang is symptom free, I’d say this is a generalized bacterial infection. You could consider treating it with a broad spectrum, gram negative antibiotic in a hospital tank. Either Neomycin or Kanamycin would be two choices.

Cool. I think I have some kanaplex left, do the trick maybe ?

 

[vetteguy53081]

Agree on bacterial and fish should be treated in a separate tank using Seachem Kanaplex along with an air stone added

 

[Mikemilly245]

Okay so, I transferred to a 30 gal container, did a 50% water change. The usual . He’s now trying to jump out , never seen that before ever, maybe ammonia burning caused this? Shot in the dark , curious what you think this behavior is from

 

[vetteguy53081]

Okay so, I transferred to a 30 gal container, did a 50% water change. The usual . He’s now trying to jump out , never seen that before ever, maybe ammonia burning caused this? Shot in the dark , curious what you think this behavior is from

Likely irritation such as flukes or exposed skin from bacterial issue
Did you add water the same temperature as display tank?
Is fish breathing normal or labored?

 

[MasterClassReefs]

Poor thing is extremely stressed, moving it exasperated that stress.

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

Okay so, I transferred to a 30 gal container, did a 50% water change. The usual . He’s now trying to jump out , never seen that before ever, maybe ammonia burning caused this? Shot in the dark , curious what you think this behavior is from

How is it doing this morning?