What in the world.....

[Justin101714]

My blue tang has some fluffy looking spots on him. Flukes? Should I freshwater dip? Check out the video. I added prazipro to the tank this morning.

 

[Justin101714]

Picture of the fish.

 

[Qasimja]

how long has he been in the tank and have you added anything new to the tank recently?

 

[Terri Caton]

Looks like it to me. It's not Ich. Do a FW dip and find out.

 

[Big G]

Are the raised spots cottony or fibrous looking?
Do they look like these spots?

 

[Justin101714]

Yes they do look like what’s on that angel.

 

[Zach W]

I believe this is lymphocitis, just keep it well fed with high quality food and it will subside

 

[Billdogg]

My first guess was lymphocystis as well, but I can't say that I've ever seen it that bad. Often caused by environmental/stress issues. I'd be prepared for secondary bacterial/fungal problems.

 

[Justin101714]

I FW dipped him ad physically saw them come off of his body. I dipped for 4 mins. Putting him back in the DT now.

 

[Justin101714]

I went ahead and dosed prazipro earlier today. He looks so much better!

 

[Big G]

Lymphocystis is a virus very similar to the human herpes virus. The spots will come and go. No worries unless they prevent the fish from breathing or eating. Best treatment of this "condition" is pristine water quality, low stress (watch for aggressive tankmates), and high quality foods. In particular, angels need some fats and proteins that are not in most foods. There is a product Angelixir that is made with some of the angel's natural food sources. Also highly recommend you take a look at adding Beta Glucan to your fish's foods. Here's an article from Advanced Aquarist that may help a bit:

https://www.advancedaquarist.com/2003/9/aafeature

 

[Albertan22]

Lymphocystis is a virus very similar to the human herpes virus. The spots will come and go. No worries unless they prevent the fish from breathing or eating. Best treatment of this "condition" is pristine water quality, low stress (watch for aggressive tankmates), and high quality foods. In particular, angels need some fats and proteins that are not in most foods. There is a product Angelixir that is made with some of the angel's natural food sources. Also highly recommend you take a look at adding Beta Glucan to your fish's foods. Here's an article from Advanced Aquarist that may help a bit:

https://www.advancedaquarist.com/2003/9/aafeature

Agree with most of what you said but the fish in question is a tang not an angel. The angel pic was posted for reference.