Need Help ASAP !! - Aquarium Advice

hawaii50 · 08-10-2003, 09:21 PM

I hade a filter tube brake on my fluval 404 and lost about 15 gals of a 55gal tank before I heard it leaking "what a mess". I have made new saltwater and refilled tank. Heated to same temp as tank water. But now my Yellow Tang has a solid white line in the center of him. I am not sure he will make it. Any idea what that line might be? Also should I leave the lights off to reduce stress? Thanks

xxmoorishmanxx · 08-10-2003, 09:26 PM

sometimes when fish are stressed they change colors. Ive seen yellow tangs have white lines in them at night and when they are stressed. If he's eating and seems happy i wouldnt worry. JC

reefrunner69 · 08-10-2003, 09:27 PM

The line is quite common, probably just a sign of stress, that it is lightening in color enough to see it. You should also see it if you flashlight the fish after the lights are out. It's way to early to worry.

hawaii50 · 08-10-2003, 10:14 PM

Well it doesnt look good he is floating somewheat and not really swimming. I'll wait till morning to see what happens.

fernzpat · 08-11-2003, 09:54 PM

Well???? You are killing me now! Did he/she make it?????

Good luck.

hawaii50 · 08-12-2003, 09:04 AM

No he/she died.

reefrunner69 · 08-12-2003, 09:11 AM

I'm sorry for your loss

gooyferret · 08-12-2003, 02:41 PM

Sorry to hear that hawaii

My yellow tang in which i just purchased also has the white strip on his sides, but is going away i think it may be because of stress for sure [acronym:2f97acd0c5="Just My Opinion"]JMO[/acronym:2f97acd0c5]. IM going to research them a little more and make sure.

08-12-2003, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by gooyferret

My yellow tang in which i just purchased also has the white strip on his sides, but is going away i think it may be because of stress for sure [acronym:7047c97220="Just My Opinion"]JMO[/acronym:7047c97220]. IM going to research them a little more and make sure.

As previously stated, the white stripes on the side of the yellow tang are normal and part or the anatomy itself. It becomes less evident as the tang gains weight. When stressed, freightened, underweight or after lights out; the "bones" tend to show through more easily. It will never completely be gone from view though.

Cheers
Steve

Zack · 08-12-2003, 07:58 PM

Sorry to hear, was it eating while the white line was through it?

08-10-2003, 09:21 PM	#1
hawaii50 Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 20	Need Help ASAP !! I hade a filter tube brake on my fluval 404 and lost about 15 gals of a 55gal tank before I heard it leaking "what a mess". I have made new saltwater and refilled tank. Heated to same temp as tank water. But now my Yellow Tang has a solid white line in the center of him. I am not sure he will make it. Any idea what that line might be? Also should I leave the lights off to reduce stress? Thanks

08-10-2003, 09:27 PM	#3
reefrunner69 Aquarium Advice Freak Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cedar Key, FL Posts: 311 Images: 108	The line is quite common, probably just a sign of stress, that it is lightening in color enough to see it. You should also see it if you flashlight the fish after the lights are out. It's way to early to worry. __________________ Kevin Visit Nature Coast Photography Join the Central Florida Aquarists Regional forum or the Southeastern States Aquarists Regional Forum or the N. FL (North Florida Hobbyists) Regional Forum!

08-12-2003, 09:11 AM	#7
reefrunner69 Aquarium Advice Freak Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cedar Key, FL Posts: 311 Images: 108	I'm sorry for your loss __________________ Kevin Visit Nature Coast Photography Join the Central Florida Aquarists Regional forum or the Southeastern States Aquarists Regional Forum or the N. FL (North Florida Hobbyists) Regional Forum!

08-12-2003, 02:41 PM	#8
gooyferret Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mankato MN Posts: 805 Images: 11	Sorry to hear that hawaii My yellow tang in which i just purchased also has the white strip on his sides, but is going away i think it may be because of stress for sure [acronym:2f97acd0c5="Just My Opinion"]JMO[/acronym:2f97acd0c5]. IM going to research them a little more and make sure. __________________ " 'TAP TAP TAP'...Here fishy fishy fishy"

08-12-2003, 07:58 PM	#10
Zack Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Seattle,WA Posts: 301 Images: 1	Sorry to hear, was it eating while the white line was through it? __________________ Come Join The Community! http://www.hostedimage.com/usr/642/Coralforum.gif -------------------------------------------------------- Need rock, thinking about it? Check this out! http://www.Liverocks.com

08-10-2003, 09:26 PM	#2
xxmoorishmanxx Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Normal, IL Posts: 1,110 Images: 15	sometimes when fish are stressed they change colors. Ive seen yellow tangs have white lines in them at night and when they are stressed. If he's eating and seems happy i wouldnt worry. JC

08-10-2003, 10:14 PM	#4
hawaii50 Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 20	Well it doesnt look good he is floating somewheat and not really swimming. I'll wait till morning to see what happens.

08-11-2003, 09:54 PM	#5
fernzpat Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 159 Images: 1	Well???? You are killing me now! Did he/she make it????? Good luck.

08-12-2003, 09:04 AM	#6
hawaii50 Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 20	No he/she died.

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