Is this normal for a Bicolor Blenny?

[Henrique]

It’s been perfectly fine and still eats and seems interested every time I approach the tank but it’s been doing this:


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[wasabi bean]

That looks like flashing which is where the fish is trying to get something off of its skin, this could be an early sign of ich or something similar so i would highly recommend to keep a close eye on it and look for any white spots. It also looks very dark which could suggest stress which could be another symptom or cause of the possible ich

 

[wasabi bean]

Have you added any new livestock recently?

 

[Henrique]

The blenny is new to the tank and it’s been there for like less than a week

 

[Henrique]

That looks like flashing which is where the fish is trying to get something off of its skin, this could be an early sign of ich or something similar so i would highly recommend to keep a close eye on it and look for any white spots. It also looks very dark which could suggest stress which could be another symptom or cause of the possible ich

I also haven’t seen any spots on him at all

 

[wasabi bean]

Ok so the fact it’s really new could suggest ich, its a multi stage parasite which could be causing irritation as it is just establishing if so you will see tiny little spots soon, they are easier to see under the light at an angle as they start as just little bumps rather than super white, thats how i caught mine early

 

[wasabi bean]

@vetteguy53081

This guy knows a lot more than me, maybe he can confirm or disprove any suspision. I hope it will be all find in the end

 

[W31Olds]

Not normal. Was he QT'd? Please post another Video with white light and some still if you can.

 

[vetteguy53081]

It’s been perfectly fine and still eats and seems interested every time I approach the tank but it’s been doing this:

This fish is showing indications of flukes and you can safely treat with praziPro at 85% of recommended dosage and allow it to work for 8 days, change water and apply one more application lasting 8 days and do add an air stone as Prazi lowers both oxygen and appetite which may be the case or part of it
Looks a hair thin - what foods are you feeding it?

 

[Henrique]

It’s been perfectly fine and still eats and seems interested every time I approach the tank but it’s been doing this:

This fish is showing indications of flukes and you can safely treat with praziPro at 85% of recommended dosage and allow it to work for 8 days, change water and apply one more application lasting 8 days and do add an air stone as Prazi lowers both oxygen and appetite which may be the case or part of it
Looks a hair thin - what foods are you feeding it?

Okok i add prazi pro to the main tank or to the QT i currently have a clown on QT being treated with copper. Flukes look like hairs on the fish?

 

[vetteguy53081]

Okok i add prazi pro to the main tank or to the QT i currently have a clown on QT being treated with copper. Flukes look like hairs on the fish?

Looks like fish scales and even sesame seeds. You can mix but utilize air stone

 

[Henrique]

Okok i add prazi pro to the main tank or to the QT i currently have a clown on QT being treated with copper. Flukes look like hairs on the fish?

Looks like fish scales and even sesame seeds. You can mix but utilize air stone

I took him out of main display and I see clearly white dots near his head

 

[Henrique]

Okok i add prazi pro to the main tank or to the QT i currently have a clown on QT being treated with copper. Flukes look like hairs on the fish?

Looks like fish scales and even sesame seeds. You can mix but utilize air stone

I have two other fish on my display tank should i add them here too? they seem to be doing fine

 

[vetteguy53081]

I have two other fish on my display tank should i add them here too? they seem to be doing fine

Yes if ich but pics are dark and can’t see dots

 

[Henrique]

I have two other fish on my display tank should i add them here too? they seem to be doing fine

Yes if ich but pics are dark and can’t see dots

How do I know if it’s ich or flukes? I tried searching up but they look the same

 

[vetteguy53081]

How do I know if it’s ich or flukes? I tried searching up but they look the same

Please post good pics so we dont have a guessing game. Ich will look like someone sprinkled salt on the fish. Flukes rarely visible - the fish will have elevated breathing rate, itching/scratching, yawning effect, sudden darting as examples

 

[Henrique]

How do I know if it’s ich or flukes? I tried searching up but they look the same

Please post good pics so we dont have a guessing game. Ich will look like someone sprinkled salt on the fish. Flukes rarely visible - the fish will have elevated breathing rate, itching/scratching, yawning effect, sudden darting as examples

I just saw the yawning I’m sorry my camera is not that good i’m trying to upgrade it soon. I will treat it for flukes. Just for precaution I took all my fish out of the display because I had an issue with one of my clowns a while ago and he was finishing his treatment but just to make sure

 

[vetteguy53081]

I just saw the yawning I’m sorry my camera is not that good i’m trying to upgrade it soon. I will treat it for flukes. Just for precaution I took all my fish out of the display because I had an issue with one of my clowns a while ago and he was finishing his treatment but just to make sure

Safest treatment is PraziPro but takes a couple of days to start taking effect

 

[Henrique]

I just saw the yawning I’m sorry my camera is not that good i’m trying to upgrade it soon. I will treat it for flukes. Just for precaution I took all my fish out of the display because I had an issue with one of my clowns a while ago and he was finishing his treatment but just to make sure

Safest treatment is PraziPro but takes a couple of days to start taking effect

Sounds good! Thank you very very much!