Tomini Tang

Mundeez · Jun 28, 2023

Hey gang, anyone seen anything like this on my Blue Eyed Tomini's mouth? Honestly it reminded me of cold sores, lol.

I've had the fish for about 6 months now, stable environment, no changes recently. All other fish seem fine. It only shows up on the one side of his mouth. It looks white and slightly opaque.

**Obligatory "It's hard to see in these pictures"**

vetteguy53081 · Jun 28, 2023

Looks like some type of injury from rubbing or scrape and should heal on its own. When did you first notice this blemish?

Mundeez · Jun 28, 2023

vetteguy53081 said:
Looks like some type of injury from rubbing or scrape and should heal on its own. When did you first notice this blemish?

Just noticed it today.

vetteguy53081 · Jun 28, 2023

Mundeez said:
Just noticed it today.

Im thinking injury. Keep an eye on it for healing and not becoming infected. If it becomes infected, you will want to treat with Maracyn 2 or seachem Kanaplex in a separate treatment tank

Mundeez · Jun 28, 2023

vetteguy53081 said:
Im thinking injury. Keep an eye on it for healing and not becoming infected. If it becomes infected, you will want to treat with Maracyn 2 or seachem Kanaplex in a separate treatment tank

Will do, thanks for looking!

MnFish1 · Jun 28, 2023

Mundeez said:
Just noticed it today.

Agree with @vetteguy53081 I would also ask what you will consider being a stupid question - but I've done it myself with my purple tang - and diagnosed 2 other tangs with this 'rare' (kind of funny) - problem. If you were possibly gluing frags in your tank - the tang (or other fish) - can try to nip at it - and if the glob is not completely solid - the mouth can get glue on it - which usually comes off within a couple days

Mundeez · Jun 28, 2023

MnFish1 said:
Agree with @vetteguy53081 I would also ask what you will consider being a stupid question - but I've done it myself with my purple tang - and diagnosed 2 other tangs with this 'rare' (kind of funny) - problem. If you were possibly gluing frags in your tank - the tang (or other fish) - can try to nip at it - and if the glob is not completely solid - the mouth can get glue on it - which usually comes off within a couple days

My friend I think that was it! It’s already gone, and yes I was rearranging with super glue! This hobby never ceases to amaze!