Yellow Tang Issue! - not disease

ErikG · 09/11/2006, 02:35 PM

My yellow tang was a bit too curious and get suctioned by the powerhead. I found him attached by this eye....not able to get out, and quickly cut the power. When he was released the eye was bulged out, while the other side was pushed inwards. Has anyone came into this situation before? Any suggestions for me? Leave it alone? or push it in? : ( So sad, i've had him for 2 1/2 years.

IMM3DOORSDOWN · 09/11/2006, 07:59 PM

dam that gotta hurt

Angela Short · 09/11/2006, 11:57 PM

How strong a PH we talking? Most healthy fish will not get caught in a PH. You should definetly leave it alone and see if it will heal on its own. Pushing it in will only cause more damage to the eye. Sorry he got caught!

ErikG · 09/12/2006, 02:28 PM

It's a Zoomed Powersweep 214, which I think puts out 160 gal/hr. It's sad looking at him, he's got to be in pain. He's been hiding at the bottom and in the corner since, but coming out once and a while. I'm hoping he will eat today, he wouldn't last night.

ErikG · 09/17/2006, 05:35 PM

After a day or so with his eye like it was, I decided to push it back in. It was very simple and he is doing great! At first he had to adjust back to his normal visual perception, but he's eating normal again. Thanks for your help and concern.

- Erik

drummereef · 09/22/2006, 01:59 AM

This is bizarre, but glad he's doing ok.

09/11/2006, 02:35 PM	#1
ErikG Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 15	Yellow Tang Issue! - not disease My yellow tang was a bit too curious and get suctioned by the powerhead. I found him attached by this eye....not able to get out, and quickly cut the power. When he was released the eye was bulged out, while the other side was pushed inwards. Has anyone came into this situation before? Any suggestions for me? Leave it alone? or push it in? : ( So sad, i've had him for 2 1/2 years. __________________ - Erik Current Tank Info: 29 gallon

09/11/2006, 07:59 PM	#2
IMM3DOORSDOWN Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: ct Posts: 1,092	dam that gotta hurt __________________ rules? rules were ment to be broken Current Tank Info: PAST EXPERIANCE::180 gal fish only,120 gal reef,65 gal MAN TANK lionfish and eel,54 gal corner dwarf angel tank. CURRENT. WORKING ON 90 gal MIXED REEF, 29 gal sump & refuge.20 gal long qt tank.120 gal uv steralizer.29 gal fowlr and annemonies

09/11/2006, 11:57 PM	#3
Angela Short Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Franklin TN Posts: 4,010	How strong a PH we talking? Most healthy fish will not get caught in a PH. You should definetly leave it alone and see if it will heal on its own. Pushing it in will only cause more damage to the eye. Sorry he got caught! __________________ I wish krogers sold corals so I could hide my habit in the grocery bill Don't judge me because I can't spell. I use my brain space for more important things, like thinking of a fancy user name Current Tank Info: Small FW tank :)

09/12/2006, 02:28 PM	#4
ErikG Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 15	It's a Zoomed Powersweep 214, which I think puts out 160 gal/hr. It's sad looking at him, he's got to be in pain. He's been hiding at the bottom and in the corner since, but coming out once and a while. I'm hoping he will eat today, he wouldn't last night. __________________ - Erik Current Tank Info: 29 gallon

09/17/2006, 05:35 PM	#5
ErikG Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 15	After a day or so with his eye like it was, I decided to push it back in. It was very simple and he is doing great! At first he had to adjust back to his normal visual perception, but he's eating normal again. Thanks for your help and concern. - Erik __________________ - Erik Current Tank Info: 29 gallon

09/22/2006, 01:59 AM	#6
drummereef Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: STL Posts: 14,754	This is bizarre, but glad he's doing ok. __________________ -Brett 180g Marineland Starfire In-Wall 278 gallon system