Tomini Tang being bit?

brrdawg · Aug 26, 2022

I have a Tomini Tang that has always looked great and seems happy and eats good but has always been a little shy. I just bought a two spot candy Hogfish about two weeks ago and have recently seen some larger white spots on one side of the tang. Could he be being harassed? Or is this an infection or some other issue? Any help would be greatly appreciated. He seems a little more shy than normal but eats well still and is munching on Nori and algae around the tank.

Zach B · Aug 26, 2022

Is it possible to get some pics with white lights on? It does appear to have some wounds from either another fish or possibly rockwork if it's being chased. I will tag the best of the best for you & best of luck

#fishmedic

brrdawg · Aug 26, 2022

Thank you Zach. I just tried to get a photo with white light but he just went into his hiding spot. He has always been a cautious fish. I really like him and just want to make sure that the new hogfish is the problem before I take it back to my lfs for some credit. I did see the hogfish open his mouth wide kind of at the tang but haven’t seen any actual attacks happen. Just wanting to rule out any possible bacterial issues or brook or anything like that. Other fish seem great and happy.

Cali Reef Life · Aug 26, 2022

I have one who's constantly in and out of rocks and fights with an anthias here and there. Nothing major they both get a scrap once in awhile. I would monitor it and see if it gets worse. Most heal up in a week or so and it might be more stressful trying to catch him.

vetteguy53081 · Aug 26, 2022

This looks like an injury that has developed into a secondary bacterial infection
Assure water quality is is good Treatment best done in a separate quarantine setting using either seachem neoplex or Maracyn 2
Other option is ruby rally pro which will take longer