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Kole Tang now laying on it's side, and acting lethargic. White splotches above/behind eye, and on side. He's not looking well. Opening mouth a lot as well (rapid breathing?)
More details:
Just purchased a pair of new fish:
- Kole Tang
- One Spot Foxface
Both from same respected LFS on the 23rd. Asked store owner about behavior, and while the Kole was being a bit shy, he was swimming about, and owner said he was not showing any signs of illness... We had store owner feed in front of us, he ate one or two pieces of spirulina enriched brine.
Upon adding to our QT after acclimation, he seemed fine, but was definitely being shy, and not very active. We fed, and he did definitely eat (only 1-2 pieces of brine though that we could see).
We hung Nori, but he didn't touch it.
There is algae (we have some rock in the QT for cover), so lots of algae in the tank for him to graze on.
We've continued feeding multiple times per day. The foxface is eating tons, but the Kole is only eating 1-2 pieces when we see... Haven't seen any signs of illness up until now, however he's hiding a lot, and hard to see clearly.
Today we notice he has white spots above/behind one eye, and on the other side.
He's started laying on the bottom of the tank, when we approach he gets up and swims away to hide, but is lethargic.
I'll post pics here, I am at work, my wife is at home observing and taking pics now.
I need help to diagnose this so I can pick up medications at LFS if need be on my way home.
She's recording a video to post as well will post it up once it's uploaded.
Any help to save this fish greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
Kole Tang now laying on it's side, and acting lethargic. White splotches above/behind eye, and on side. He's not looking well. Opening mouth a lot as well (rapid breathing?)
More details:
Just purchased a pair of new fish:
- Kole Tang
- One Spot Foxface
Both from same respected LFS on the 23rd. Asked store owner about behavior, and while the Kole was being a bit shy, he was swimming about, and owner said he was not showing any signs of illness... We had store owner feed in front of us, he ate one or two pieces of spirulina enriched brine.
Upon adding to our QT after acclimation, he seemed fine, but was definitely being shy, and not very active. We fed, and he did definitely eat (only 1-2 pieces of brine though that we could see).
We hung Nori, but he didn't touch it.
There is algae (we have some rock in the QT for cover), so lots of algae in the tank for him to graze on.
We've continued feeding multiple times per day. The foxface is eating tons, but the Kole is only eating 1-2 pieces when we see... Haven't seen any signs of illness up until now, however he's hiding a lot, and hard to see clearly.
Today we notice he has white spots above/behind one eye, and on the other side.
He's started laying on the bottom of the tank, when we approach he gets up and swims away to hide, but is lethargic.
I'll post pics here, I am at work, my wife is at home observing and taking pics now.
I need help to diagnose this so I can pick up medications at LFS if need be on my way home.
She's recording a video to post as well will post it up once it's uploaded.
Any help to save this fish greatly appreciated!
Thanks!