Hey all,
I've got a scopas tang that is keeping it's mouth open at all times. It went through a QT of 2 prazi doses and observation. It is now in my DT. Up until now it would charge the nori sheet with the rest of my tangs and eat frozen food no problem. Now it eyeballs everything which makes me think it can't operate its mouth.
Mouth open at all times
From what I can see no obstruction
Sprints to food but then can't eat
Breathing seems normal
Still comes out and swims the tank
Teeth seem to protrude out, I don't recall seeing this in the past but I wasn't really looking either
I noticed this yesterday. I'm going to put another nori sheet in once lights are on and watch his behavior. I did add a torch coral the night before this appeared and it was placed near where he normally sleeps. My tank is mostly sticks so I wonder if the movement maybe attracted him? I have a small gigantea anemone. Bristle worms too. I'm almost wondering if he got stung or tried to nibble something he shouldn't have. I guess it could be a physical injury as well but he's a pretty mellow fish, largest tang in the group.
I've got a scopas tang that is keeping it's mouth open at all times. It went through a QT of 2 prazi doses and observation. It is now in my DT. Up until now it would charge the nori sheet with the rest of my tangs and eat frozen food no problem. Now it eyeballs everything which makes me think it can't operate its mouth.
Mouth open at all times
From what I can see no obstruction
Sprints to food but then can't eat
Breathing seems normal
Still comes out and swims the tank
Teeth seem to protrude out, I don't recall seeing this in the past but I wasn't really looking either
I noticed this yesterday. I'm going to put another nori sheet in once lights are on and watch his behavior. I did add a torch coral the night before this appeared and it was placed near where he normally sleeps. My tank is mostly sticks so I wonder if the movement maybe attracted him? I have a small gigantea anemone. Bristle worms too. I'm almost wondering if he got stung or tried to nibble something he shouldn't have. I guess it could be a physical injury as well but he's a pretty mellow fish, largest tang in the group.