Strange ring on my Kole Tang? Help ID

ReefLab · Jan 16, 2020

Just noticed this today. Behavior is normal and she is eating well. Any idea what it could be and if it’s serious?

DQM5 · Jan 16, 2020

ReefLab said:
Just noticed this today. Behavior is normal and she is eating well. Any idea what it could be and if it’s serious?

do you have a blenny in the tank? my powder blue tang and purple tang has something like that but it's usually from my blenny biting them.

ReefLab · Jan 16, 2020

DQM5 said:
do you have a blenny in the tank? my powder blue tang and purple tang has something like that but it's usually from my blenny biting them.

Yes I do. They get into it here and there but it’s gotten better with time. You think it’s a bite from the blenny?

Halal Hotdog · Jan 16, 2020

That does look like trauma caused by either a fish or rock work. Keep an eye for any changes to the area, especially if it starts turning bright red, but most of these usually resolve pretty quickly.

ReefLab · Jan 16, 2020

Halal Hotdog said:
That does look like trauma caused by either a fish or rock work. Keep an eye for any changes to the area, especially if it starts turning bright red, but most of these usually resolve pretty quickly.

Ok ill keep an eye on it. If any signs of infection come up will a treatment in general cure be good?

Halal Hotdog · Jan 16, 2020

ReefLab said:
Ok ill keep an eye on it. If any signs of infection come up will a treatment in general cure be good?

API General Cure does have metronidzole which is a broad spectrum antibiotic, so you could use that. My personal preference for a known bacterial infection is just use antibiotics, as the praziquantel in GC can be an appetite suppressant.

DQM5 · Jan 16, 2020

ReefLab said:
Yes I do. They get into it here and there but it’s gotten better with time. You think it’s a bite from the blenny?

here a pics it’s not as good but it’s looks the same. I wouldn’t worry too much. This guy is an ******* even tho he’s like 1.5inch messing with my starry who’s like 5-6 inches long.

ReefLab · Jan 16, 2020

DQM5 said:
here a pics it’s not as good but it’s looks the same. I wouldn’t worry too much. This guy is an ******* even tho he’s like 1.5inch messing with my starry who’s like 5-6 inches long.

Ok now I’m less anxious that there’s some kind of outbreak in my tank lol
Thanks!