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My LFS told me to add garlic for parasites, recently I've been adding in marine buffer to up pH because I have been having coral issues, but I'll stop that. Assuming he survived until tomorrow, then I'll return him, I think they can treat him better than I can.I have a TON of experince with tangs and have Gems, a Koi and PTs myself. I have done evrything under the sun from velvet (successfully) to what your experiencing. I agree with @TJDSEKULA that tangs can completely thrown off from stress —causing a number of other issues From their weakened immune.
I would leave it alone personally. IME If this happens from acclimation, turn the lights off and leave it be. cover the tank if you can. If they're from the sea, they havent been conditioned to aquariums and can be scared of anything. I beleive in Prazi but would avoid use at all costs in this situation. Water changes need to be 100% perfect (temp, salinity, ph etc) otherwise you’re going to push it further into stress. If it is anything other than that. Unfortunately his odd are slim and even meds will be extreemly difficult to properly admin unless you know exactly what your doing (@Humblefish or @Big G ‘S level).
This just happened to me on a kole tang because the acclimation bucket tiped over midway through. I had no choice but to throw in my tank. My QT is small enough to cover with a few towels so i immediately actioned and left the room undisturbed for a few days (some minor check ins). No food, no volitily in environment.
im no expert by anymeans and some beleive in medicating (as do I) but Id hate for you to regret something based on my experience.
He seems to be enjoying the darkness, although my two new corals may not. I have the tank covered in a blanket.
Thanks for the help man