Naso may die (pics)

BigJim · 04/16/2010, 03:08 PM

I have had this Naso Tang for about 3 months now. I had him in QT for 3 weeks before it went in the DT. I treat the QT with prazipro initially to knock out any flukes (I had this issue in the past). This entire time it's been fine and eating. Last week some weird things were showing up on it. Small white specks (not ich), spots of irritation. They would go away in a few days. Yesterday I noticed a 5mm spot where the scales were white and looked raised of the skin, the Naso still ate and seemed fine. Today he is on his last leg. I reached in the tank and took these pics. I give it a FW dip then put him in QT, nothing came off in the dip. It will probably die by the morning but I wanted to get an idea of what happened so that it can be avoided next time. Any ideas? What is a good form of treatment in QT if the fish shows no sign of parasites/infections? I don't want to treat haphazardly while the fish is already stressed.

username in use · 04/16/2010, 03:24 PM

please tell me that your quarantine is not a brita canister.

Is there anything off with the water parameters?

What is it eating?

dcombs44 · 04/16/2010, 03:46 PM

I see abrasions on the right flank

Looks like it good be scratching or could have bacterial infection.

Many people will not treat in quarantine unless a reason for treatment is observed. I believe Maracyn SW is a common treatment for bacterial infections. I've seen people treat parasites with Formalin, hyposalinity, etc.

BigJim · 04/16/2010, 05:28 PM

What is wrong with using a brita for a QT? It has a built in filter. Kidding, I put the fish in that to take a pic before it went to the QT.

The Naso didn't last much longer, it died about an hour later. It was eating sheets of algae and formula one cubes every other day. All other fish seem okay. Should I be concerned with the other fish or does this seem isolated to the Naso?

jbird69 · 04/16/2010, 05:59 PM

Sorry for your loss. Very pretty tang. I cant answer your questions but I would have fed it more than every other day. Especially during a time of health issues for the fish. If its eating, fatten it up, it may help him thru the problem. Next time.....

username in use · 04/16/2010, 07:06 PM

I agree with J-bird, I would be feeding a fish that size 2 to 3 times a day, whether it had health issues or not. I feed my fish a cube in the morning and pellets 2-3 times after that. Food is the key to everything.

reefvilla · 04/16/2010, 07:10 PM

one thing I do right (even if its wrong) is Feed the crap out of my fish!!

I make em fat and happy and deal with the extra cleanup..

AndyH5512 · 04/16/2010, 07:10 PM

Have you tried any type of medicated dip? Triple sulfa (or something along those lines)? I am hoping you can nurse him back.

jbird69 · 04/16/2010, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyH5512

I am hoping you can nurse him back.

If he does he'll have to name the fish Lazarus.....Sorry! Sick and ill timed, I know

04/16/2010, 03:08 PM	#1
BigJim Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 556	Naso may die (pics) I have had this Naso Tang for about 3 months now. I had him in QT for 3 weeks before it went in the DT. I treat the QT with prazipro initially to knock out any flukes (I had this issue in the past). This entire time it's been fine and eating. Last week some weird things were showing up on it. Small white specks (not ich), spots of irritation. They would go away in a few days. Yesterday I noticed a 5mm spot where the scales were white and looked raised of the skin, the Naso still ate and seemed fine. Today he is on his last leg. I reached in the tank and took these pics. I give it a FW dip then put him in QT, nothing came off in the dip. It will probably die by the morning but I wanted to get an idea of what happened so that it can be avoided next time. Any ideas? What is a good form of treatment in QT if the fish shows no sign of parasites/infections? I don't want to treat haphazardly while the fish is already stressed. __________________ There are 3 kinds of people, those who can do math and those who can't.

04/16/2010, 03:24 PM	#2
username in use Sciencing Daily Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6,560	please tell me that your quarantine is not a brita canister. Is there anything off with the water parameters? What is it eating? __________________ Joshua "With fronds like these, who needs anemones?" - Albert Einstein Current Tank Info: multiple nano's sprinkled around the house

04/16/2010, 05:28 PM	#4
BigJim Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 556	What is wrong with using a brita for a QT? It has a built in filter. Kidding, I put the fish in that to take a pic before it went to the QT. The Naso didn't last much longer, it died about an hour later. It was eating sheets of algae and formula one cubes every other day. All other fish seem okay. Should I be concerned with the other fish or does this seem isolated to the Naso? __________________ There are 3 kinds of people, those who can do math and those who can't.

04/16/2010, 05:59 PM	#5
jbird69 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The beautiful State of Jefferson Posts: 2,751	Sorry for your loss. Very pretty tang. I cant answer your questions but I would have fed it more than every other day. Especially during a time of health issues for the fish. If its eating, fatten it up, it may help him thru the problem. Next time..... __________________ Broke Back Mountain is not a movie, its the pile of dead ninjas in Chuck Norris' back yard

04/16/2010, 07:06 PM	#6
username in use Sciencing Daily Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6,560	I agree with J-bird, I would be feeding a fish that size 2 to 3 times a day, whether it had health issues or not. I feed my fish a cube in the morning and pellets 2-3 times after that. Food is the key to everything. __________________ Joshua "With fronds like these, who needs anemones?" - Albert Einstein Current Tank Info: multiple nano's sprinkled around the house

04/16/2010, 03:46 PM	#3
dcombs44 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 2,913	I see abrasions on the right flank Looks like it good be scratching or could have bacterial infection. Many people will not treat in quarantine unless a reason for treatment is observed. I believe Maracyn SW is a common treatment for bacterial infections. I've seen people treat parasites with Formalin, hyposalinity, etc.

04/16/2010, 07:10 PM	#7
reefvilla Moved On Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 464	one thing I do right (even if its wrong) is Feed the crap out of my fish!! I make em fat and happy and deal with the extra cleanup..

04/16/2010, 07:10 PM	#8
AndyH5512 Moved On Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Lake County, Florida Posts: 703	Have you tried any type of medicated dip? Triple sulfa (or something along those lines)? I am hoping you can nurse him back.