I think I have a parasite!!

Saltydrip · 01/16/2014, 04:48 PM

I have had a 2 spot tang for a little over a month now. After a few days I noticed a small white thing sticking out of the side of the fish. Almost looked like the tip of a rib. I have been keeping an eye on it and this week noticed it has gotten bigger. As well as the flesh around the area seems to be retreating. Almost like it's being eaten. The tang seems to be happy and healthy aside from this possible parasite. I looked around online and don't see anything like it. I'm trying to get a pic but all I have is my iPhone and the area he retreats to always puts the sore side away from me.

Saltydrip · 01/16/2014, 04:56 PM

Saltydrip · 01/16/2014, 04:57 PM

I really need to clean my glass...

Saltydrip · 01/17/2014, 06:02 AM

Bump

aujosh84 · 01/17/2014, 08:39 AM

I would say try and get a better picture. The only white things i've dealt with on the side of fishes are cirolanid isopods. Nasty little critters.

Sugar Magnolia · 01/17/2014, 08:57 AM

You need to remove the fish to a QT tank and treat it, Check in with the folks in the Fish Disease forum.

Saltydrip · 01/17/2014, 10:19 AM

I'm mixing saltwater as today as well as I set up a bottle trap. Not sure if that will do the trick though...

01/16/2014, 04:48 PM	#1
Saltydrip Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,826	I think I have a parasite!! I have had a 2 spot tang for a little over a month now. After a few days I noticed a small white thing sticking out of the side of the fish. Almost looked like the tip of a rib. I have been keeping an eye on it and this week noticed it has gotten bigger. As well as the flesh around the area seems to be retreating. Almost like it's being eaten. The tang seems to be happy and healthy aside from this possible parasite. I looked around online and don't see anything like it. I'm trying to get a pic but all I have is my iPhone and the area he retreats to always puts the sore side away from me. __________________ Current tank 48" 75g DT w/ 55g sump/fuge.

01/16/2014, 04:56 PM	#2
Saltydrip Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,826	__________________ Current tank 48" 75g DT w/ 55g sump/fuge.

01/16/2014, 04:57 PM	#3
Saltydrip Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,826	I really need to clean my glass... __________________ Current tank 48" 75g DT w/ 55g sump/fuge.

01/17/2014, 06:02 AM	#4
Saltydrip Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,826	Bump __________________ Current tank 48" 75g DT w/ 55g sump/fuge.

01/17/2014, 08:39 AM	#5
aujosh84 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Indialantic, FL Posts: 247	I would say try and get a better picture. The only white things i've dealt with on the side of fishes are cirolanid isopods. Nasty little critters. __________________ wde Current Tank Info: 75g reef in the works

01/17/2014, 08:57 AM	#6
Sugar Magnolia Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 17,691	You need to remove the fish to a QT tank and treat it, Check in with the folks in the Fish Disease forum. __________________ Adrienne The only thing to fear is fear itself....and spiders.

01/17/2014, 10:19 AM	#7
Saltydrip Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,826	I'm mixing saltwater as today as well as I set up a bottle trap. Not sure if that will do the trick though... __________________ Current tank 48" 75g DT w/ 55g sump/fuge.