Do these fish look healthy?

Conceyted · 08/30/2006, 05:38 PM

I got these two tangs about 2 and a half weeks ago. THey have been in quarantine for the entire time I have had them. Both fish seem to exhibit healthy behavoir but the kole tang seens extra scared anytime anyone is near. The convict seems to have some small marks on his skin, but it almost looks like it is a part of him almost like "pores" in his skin. It definitely is not ich. it doesnt look like spots on him just into him. I dont think this is of any concern but I want to make sure. Also since I got them the kole has developed a small patch that is very hard to see. It looks like maybe a tiny hole in his skin? here is a closeup but as you can see, it is very hard to determine anything from it.

Let me know if you think any of this looks abnormal.

chrismunn · 08/30/2006, 06:15 PM

oh my god those fish have no legs!

Conceyted · 08/30/2006, 06:17 PM

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Originally posted by chrismunn
oh my god those fish have no legs!

uhh oh lord i knew i was missing something

chrismunn · 08/30/2006, 06:19 PM

Conceyted · 08/30/2006, 06:22 PM

but really! i want to put these fish in tonight! Someone tell me something good or bad.

Waxxiemann · 08/30/2006, 06:28 PM

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Originally posted by chrismunn
oh my god those fish have no legs!

That was funny as hell.

Waxxiemann · 08/30/2006, 06:30 PM

I'm no expert but the first pic looks like just an injury. I would not worry about that mark if that was my fish. If you don't see it healing in a week or 2 then maybe it's time to start worrying.

Rendos · 08/30/2006, 06:30 PM

Kole tang looks like an injury. Convict tang looks like a little HLLE. What size tank are these guys in?

jeffbrig · 08/30/2006, 06:35 PM

Agree with Rendos.

Kole tang probably received a small cut from the other tang (I've seen this type of injury a few times with new tang introductions).

The convict looks like a bit of lateral line erosion.

Both should clear up with time and good nutrition. Assuming you've done any preventative treatments (ich?) that you plan to do, I see no reason to keep them out of the display.

Conceyted · 08/30/2006, 06:40 PM

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Originally posted by jeffbrig
Agree with Rendos.

Kole tang probably received a small cut from the other tang (I've seen this type of injury a few times with new tang introductions).

The convict looks like a bit of lateral line erosion.

Both should clear up with time and good nutrition. Assuming you've done any preventative treatments (ich?) that you plan to do, I see no reason to keep them out of the display.

I monitored them for ich and they have not shown ANY signs of disease. I am glad to hear that there is no reason to keep them out. In they go! Thank you much guys!

db_triggerfish · 09/02/2006, 06:34 PM

what kind of filteration are u keeping in the quarentine tank?

ERICinFL · 09/03/2006, 11:39 AM

My Kole Tang gets little cuts and knicks like that from time to time. He usually heals up within a few days. Keep them well fed with a variety of foods and they should do fine.

Conceyted · 09/03/2006, 10:09 PM

just an update... the fish are doing great. the erosion is going away and the koles sores went away too

thanks guys

08/30/2006, 05:38 PM	#1
Conceyted Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 1,123	Do these fish look healthy? I got these two tangs about 2 and a half weeks ago. THey have been in quarantine for the entire time I have had them. Both fish seem to exhibit healthy behavoir but the kole tang seens extra scared anytime anyone is near. The convict seems to have some small marks on his skin, but it almost looks like it is a part of him almost like "pores" in his skin. It definitely is not ich. it doesnt look like spots on him just into him. I dont think this is of any concern but I want to make sure. Also since I got them the kole has developed a small patch that is very hard to see. It looks like maybe a tiny hole in his skin? here is a closeup but as you can see, it is very hard to determine anything from it. Let me know if you think any of this looks abnormal. __________________ -Chris and Jaime Current Tank Info: Rimless & Sumped Biocube Clownfish/BTA Harem

08/30/2006, 06:15 PM	#2
chrismunn Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 4,200	oh my god those fish have no legs! __________________ Marine Aquarists Association of South Texas Austin Reef Club PBITAWA... Current Tank Info: 14g bio cube

08/30/2006, 06:19 PM	#4
chrismunn Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 4,200	__________________ Marine Aquarists Association of South Texas Austin Reef Club PBITAWA... Current Tank Info: 14g bio cube

08/30/2006, 06:22 PM	#5
Conceyted Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 1,123	but really! i want to put these fish in tonight! Someone tell me something good or bad. __________________ -Chris and Jaime Current Tank Info: Rimless & Sumped Biocube Clownfish/BTA Harem

08/30/2006, 06:30 PM	#7
Waxxiemann Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 2,364	I'm no expert but the first pic looks like just an injury. I would not worry about that mark if that was my fish. If you don't see it healing in a week or 2 then maybe it's time to start worrying. __________________ "Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe." Albert Einstein

08/30/2006, 06:30 PM	#8
Rendos Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 5,380	Kole tang looks like an injury. Convict tang looks like a little HLLE. What size tank are these guys in? __________________ Richard Rendos - Founder WTMRAC It can't rain all the time. Current Tank Info: 92 gallon corner bowfront

08/30/2006, 06:35 PM	#9
jeffbrig Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 5,548	Agree with Rendos. Kole tang probably received a small cut from the other tang (I've seen this type of injury a few times with new tang introductions). The convict looks like a bit of lateral line erosion. Both should clear up with time and good nutrition. Assuming you've done any preventative treatments (ich?) that you plan to do, I see no reason to keep them out of the display. __________________ Beware the power of stupid people in large groups..... Current Tank Info: formerly 250g room divider

09/02/2006, 06:34 PM	#11
db_triggerfish Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,127	what kind of filteration are u keeping in the quarentine tank? __________________ FMAS - Florida Marine Aquarium Society Member . Current Tank Info: AGA 75g RR 6 x 54w T5 overdriven (510w) with 2 x Icecap 660, DAS EX-1 Skimmer, OR 2500, Reefkeeper II

09/03/2006, 11:39 AM	#12
ERICinFL Rejisturd Mimbur Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Brevard County, FL Posts: 1,346	My Kole Tang gets little cuts and knicks like that from time to time. He usually heals up within a few days. Keep them well fed with a variety of foods and they should do fine. __________________ Ummmm... yeah... don't touch the Mag Float. Sorry kids, your college fund is gone, but the tank looks SWEET right? Current Tank Info: 150gal mixed reef. ER CS135, 65gal sump/fuge with a Mag12 return. (2) Korillia 4s, (1) modded MJ1200, two SunSun 3200gph powerheads. 250+lbs LR.

09/03/2006, 10:09 PM	#13
Conceyted Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 1,123	just an update... the fish are doing great. the erosion is going away and the koles sores went away too thanks guys __________________ -Chris and Jaime Current Tank Info: Rimless & Sumped Biocube Clownfish/BTA Harem