Sick purple tang???

[oceaninabox12345]

Can anyone tell what this is? It appeared today. Its something dark grey and fuzzy looking on the outside if him

 

[Maritimer]

We're looking at the mark just above and in front of his "scalpel"?

It might be some sort of injury - which can open a pathway for bacterial infection.

~Bruce

 

[oceaninabox12345]

We're looking at the mark just above and in front of his "scalpel"?

It might be some sort of injury - which can open a pathway for bacterial infection.

~Bruce

It shows up best in the 2nd picture. Any ideas on what i should do about this?

 

[Huff747]

NM, looking at the wrong thing

 

[Maritimer]

It shows up best in the 2nd picture. Any ideas on what i should do about this?

For now, I would watch, and provide good water conditions and healthy meals ... If it worsens, set up a QT and administer wide-spectrum antibiotics. The combination of Furan-2, Kanaplex and Metroplex _or_ Nitrofuracin Green are two options that cover a wide spectrum.

~Bruce

 

[oceaninabox12345]

For now, I would watch, and provide good water conditions and healthy meals ... If it worsens, set up a QT and administer wide-spectrum antibiotics. The combination of Furan-2, Kanaplex and Metroplex _or_ Nitrofuracin Green are two options that cover a wide spectrum.

~Bruce

Okay, he now developed white on his fin. So im going to have to. Whats the minimum size for a qt tank? Might have to go in and get one. And where can i get all this stuff?

 

[Maritimer]

If you have the option, I'd go for a 40-breeder - though you might be able to sneak through with a 20-long. You'll need a sponge filter, HOB power filter with sponge (I generally use Aqua-Clear filters, and double up on the sponges) and either Dr. Tim's One-and-Only or Bio-Spira for nitrifying bacteria/ammonia control. (Those two are pretty reliable.) Sometimes you can snag the tanks at Petco for significant discounts, but you may not have time to wait for their dollar-a-gallon sale.

I generally can get Furan-2, Kanaplex and Metroplex at my LFS, so haven't had to order online for those. Nitrofuracin Green is available from National Fish Pharmaceuticals, here: http://store.nationalfishpharm.com/NFP-products-Nitrofuracin-Green-59584.Item.html
BRS has _some_ medications and QT supplies here: https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/tank-maintenance-salt-mix/medications.html?scrollTo=114

Might help to read some of Brew12's and Humblefish's excellent articles here on R2R:

Setting up a quarantine tank - https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/beginners-guide-to-acclimation-and-quarantine.304980/#post-3736443
Battling bacteria - https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/bacterial-infections.191511/#post-2196167

~Bruce

 

[4FordFamily]

Could it be a sting that led to an infection? I agree with @Maritimer on treatment and tank size.

 

[oceaninabox12345]

Could it be a sting that led to an infection? I agree with @Maritimer on treatment and tank size.

I mean i guess it could be. I have two condy anemones in that tank, but hes been in here for quite a while with no new additions to the tank

 

[oceaninabox12345]

If you have the option, I'd go for a 40-breeder - though you might be able to sneak through with a 20-long. You'll need a sponge filter, HOB power filter with sponge (I generally use Aqua-Clear filters, and double up on the sponges) and either Dr. Tim's One-and-Only or Bio-Spira for nitrifying bacteria/ammonia control. (Those two are pretty reliable.) Sometimes you can snag the tanks at Petco for significant discounts, but you may not have time to wait for their dollar-a-gallon sale.

I generally can get Furan-2, Kanaplex and Metroplex at my LFS, so haven't had to order online for those. Nitrofuracin Green is available from National Fish Pharmaceuticals, here: http://store.nationalfishpharm.com/NFP-products-Nitrofuracin-Green-59584.Item.html
BRS has _some_ medications and QT supplies here: https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/tank-maintenance-salt-mix/medications.html?scrollTo=114

Might help to read some of Brew12's and Humblefish's excellent articles here on R2R:

Setting up a quarantine tank - https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/beginners-guide-to-acclimation-and-quarantine.304980/#post-3736443
Battling bacteria - https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/bacterial-infections.191511/#post-2196167

~Bruce

Alright, ill see what i can set up. Thanks!

 

[Maritimer]

Condylactus do seem to pack a fairly powerful sting.

~Bruce

 

[oceaninabox12345]

Condylactus do seem to pack a fairly powerful sting.

~Bruce

Oh boy.. okay. And i do notice he doesnt appear to be the smartest fish around them. He can get dangerously close, but I've never seen him touch it before.. thank you for all your help so far!!

 

[oceaninabox12345]

@Maritimer, now it would appear my other fish that came with the purple tang, my hippo tang, has two very small white dots on her. You can see them in the second and third photos. The first one is to show that she is kind of bloated, but i just kind of figured its because she eats such an incredible amount. She eats anything, including her own poop.. dont know if thats part of the issue. Any ideas on this? Also the purple tangs white dot went away, but the dark grey one is still there. They are acting perfectly happy and normal, eating large amounts.

 

[Maritimer]

Think I see the dots you're referring to - just below / behind her pectoral fin, and just above her pelvic?

They don't look like ich or velvet, though what they are . . . I'm not sure I could say at this point.

~Bruce