New Naso tang not eating

[Miami Reef]

I have this large (5”-6”) Naso tang and he isn’t eating the foods I’m offering.

Here’s what I tried:
Blackworms
Spirulina mysis.

I noticed it’s mouth is pretty big compared to both foods.

I do have LRS which is much meatier. I’m going to give that a shot.

It’s been at LFS for a few weeks (I’ve been watching it) however, I forgot to ask them to feed it.

 

[Reeferdeluxe]

Have you tried Nori?

 

[elorablue]

Nori ?

 

[Reeferdeluxe]

Lots of brands out there you will need a clip also.

 

[Miami Reef]

He didn’t eat the LRS.

I haven’t tried nori.

This naso does have his lateral line showing which means he’s underweight.

I’m going to attempt nori next.

 

[N.Sreefer]

Could also try dulse from the grocery store its cheaper and I find fish take to it quicker than Nori.

 

[elorablue]

Isn’t your tank fallow right now?

 

[Miami Reef]

Isn’t your tank fallow right now?

Who said my Naso was in my display tank? He’s in my QT tank.

Update: Naso didn’t accept the nori.

I want to say something: this Naso was eating well the first day home. I noticed his lips are flaking/peeling in the current. His lips are orange, but the inter lip inside his mouth is like a gray color and looks like it’s peeling. He hasn’t been eating ever since I noticed that.

 

[elorablue]

Who said my Naso was in my display tank? He’s in my QT tank.

Nobody said that.

 

[elorablue]

Who said my Naso was in my display tank? He’s in my QT tank.

Update: Naso didn’t accept the nori.

I want to say something: this Naso was eating well the first day home. I noticed his lips are flaking/peeling in the current. His lips are orange, but the inter lip inside his mouth is like a gray color and looks like it’s peeling. He hasn’t been eating ever since I noticed that.

How many other tangs do you have in that qt?

 

[Miami Reef]

How many other tangs do you have in that qt?

Only 1. The Naso.

 

[Tamberav]

I have seen several posts about Tangs getting a mouth infection. Sometimes it is when the LFS or some place nets them and their teeth/mouth get caught on it and injured. Some heal on their own just fine and others sometimes get a nasty infection.

 

[Miami Reef]

I have seen several posts about Tangs getting a mouth infection. Sometimes it is when the LFS or some place nets them and their teeth/mouth get caught on it and injured. Some heal on their own just fine and others sometimes get a nasty infection.

Yes. My first reaction was that the naso’s teeth were growing from its lips.

I don’t know what to do. I have kanaplex which is a broad spectrum antibiotic. Should that be dosed?

 

[elorablue]

Only 1. The Naso.

Oh I’m sorry. I didn’t realize you had lost all your other fish. :(

 

[4FordFamily]

For tangs, the secret sauces are as follows:

1) Live brine
2) Red nori
---- rubberband it to a rock for extra points as it will mimic natural grazing -- in QT don't leave it long as it will foul water somewhat fast if left uneaten -- but keep trying leave in for 4-5 hours per day and switch it out daily
3) live blackworms
4) formula 2 flakes
5) pellets

1-3 are relatively close --- 4-5 often surprise me with tangs if they won't eat frozen sometimes they eat this -- no idea why. Naso especially. But some Naso don't eat when "fresh". Especially smaller ones. Keep trying!

 

[Miami Reef]

Oh I’m sorry. I didn’t realize you had lost all your other fish. :(

Thank you. But don’t worry! I didn’t lose them all! I actually have 11 fish all in QT right now (not in the same QT tank).

 

[Miami Reef]

For tangs, the secret sauces are as follows:

1) Live brine
2) Red nori
---- rubberband it to a rock for extra points as it will mimic natural grazing -- in QT don't leave it long as it will foul water somewhat fast if left uneaten -- but keep trying leave in for 4-5 hours per day and switch it out daily
3) live blackworms
4) formula 2 flakes
5) pellets

1-3 are relatively close --- 4-5 often surprise me with tangs if they won't eat frozen sometimes they eat this -- no idea why. Naso especially. But some Naso don't eat when "fresh". Especially smaller ones. Keep trying!

This fish WAS eating until it’s mouth starting peeling off. :(

 

[Tamberav]

Yes. My first reaction was that the naso’s teeth were growing from its lips.

I don’t know what to do. I have kanaplex which is a broad spectrum antibiotic. Should that be dosed?

Kanaplex and Furan 2 together is what was used here. Some healed on their own. I suppose it depends how bad it is.

https://humble.fish/community/index.php?threads/mouth-infection-bristletooth-tang.4272/

 

[Miami Reef]

Kanaplex and Furan 2 together is what was used here. Some healed on their own. I suppose it depends how bad it is.

https://humble.fish/community/index.php?threads/mouth-infection-bristletooth-tang.4272/

Thank you. It doesn’t look that bad. It’s very mild. I was only concerned because he wasn’t eating.

I’m going to give it 1-2 days. It’s most important for me to see him eating. If he’s not eating it’s bad news for him.

I will update if anything new happens.

 

[NowGlazeIT]

Woah the tang legend himself! It’s nice to see your still around FordFamily
I would have only one tang in my 120 if it wasn’t for his tips n tricks.