Purple firefish behavior question.

[AZMSGT]

I have this Purple Firefish in my QT and it’s behavior strikes me as odd. I figure I would ask if it’s something to be concerned about. I haven’t started to treat it for anything yet. It’s been in the tank for 2 weeks.

The fish will back up then shoot forward. See the short video.

It’s done this enough to clean the glass bottom of the tank.

 

[Pbh-reef]

It looks like the fish is scratching - possibly because of an parasite like ich or flukes. Are you treating with anything in qt?

 

[Pbh-reef]

Also #MODS move this to the disease forum so the op can get more help

 

[AZMSGT]

It looks like the fish is scratching - possibly because of an parasite like ich or flukes. Are you treating with anything in qt?

No, I have not treated it yet wanted to ask before I did.

 

[bwomac44]

Research fresh water dipping. Maybe that will reveal if there are indeed flukes.

 

[Pbh-reef]

Here are some helpful threads for you to look at
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/flukes-–-general-guidelines.224423/
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/freshwater-dip.248898/https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/ich-cryptocaryon-irritans.191226/
It could also be the early stages of velvet, if so you’d want to start treating asap

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/velvet-amyloodinium-ocellatum.217570/

 

[AZMSGT]

Thanks, I’ll be starting treatments tomorrow.

 

[AZMSGT]

I started a full on hospital regiment on this fish. Following @Humblefish methods presently it’s in the copper/ metroplex treatment phase. I did a dip on him prior to starting the treatment. He still does the above behavior but it’s less frequent.