Scopas Discolored!!

[Nittro22]

My scopas has started becoming discolored. is this normal or should I be worried?

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

My scopas has started becoming discolored. is this normal or should I be worried?

Hi,

We need some more background information about your fish, and the tank it is in.

Here is a link to a file that lists some of the questions that help to have answered:

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/s...sease-treatment-and-diagnosis-section.775547/

Jay

 

[Nittro22]

My scopas has started becoming discolored. is this normal or should I be worried?

Tank info.
150 gallon display
40 gallon breeder sump
77 degrees
0ppm ammonia
0ppm nitrates
0ppm nitrites
1.024sg
8 ph
.59ppm phosphate

1 yr old tank

 

[Nittro22]

Fish only
Current USA marine ic light bars x2

update: the scopas color has come back, but an angelfish was found dead this morning. Maybe the phosphate? What’s the best way to lower it?

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

Fish only
Current USA marine ic light bars x2

update: the scopas color has come back, but an angelfish was found dead this morning. Maybe the phosphate? What’s the best way to lower it?

What species of angelfish was it? How long did you have it?

Phosphate isn't an issue for fish, only corals and some invertebrates.

The water looks slightly hazy, is it like that in person, or just the photo?

Do you have any aeration in the tank? Not just circulating pumps, but something to break the surface tension of the water - a good skimmer will suffice.

Jay