Tiny, tiny white spots on tang. How to treat? - Aquarium Advice

runway1 · 02-09-2005, 11:11 PM

Is this ick?? my tank is new, about 4-5 weeks. the powder brown tang and been very, very happy and active. Water parameters are good although a little high on the [acronym:450eec11a4="Nitrate"]NO3[/acronym:450eec11a4].

Best treatment? I intend to add corals in a couple of weeks. [acronym:450eec11a4="Thanks in Advance"]TIA[/acronym:450eec11a4]

quarryshark · 02-09-2005, 11:38 PM

A few questions.
Did you [acronym:86d2a8caf6="quarantine or quart depending on context"]qt[/acronym:86d2a8caf6] the tang? What are her tankmates? Is she eating, active?
sound like your fish may be a victim of ich, here is a good article to get you up to speed on this parasite.
http://www.petsforum.com/personal/tr...marineich.html
I am moving this to the sick fish forum where it will get more attention, please ask us specific questions that you may have about treatments for the fish and the system. We are here to help.

Also if you can get us a pic of the fish, that would greatly help in the diagnosis.

runway1 · 02-10-2005, 12:06 AM

Kurt, she's not in [acronym:75583361d4="quarantine or quart depending on context"]QT[/acronym:75583361d4]. her mates are only 1 flame angel and one lawnmower blenny, except for the cleaners; 1 shrimp, 10 small hermits and an emerald crab. They're all in a 55 [acronym:75583361d4="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:75583361d4] that finished cycling 2 1/2 weeks ago.

She's very active, eating and otherwise healthy in every respect except the new spots. The Angel still doesn't show symptoms.

I read the article in your link. Very helpful although, they say treatment is invariably in [acronym:75583361d4="quarantine or quart depending on context"]QT[/acronym:75583361d4] yet many cataloges have meds (non-copper) that allow in tank treatment. I'm thinking of Kent Rx-P. Any knowledge of this product? Thanks again.

quarryshark · 02-10-2005, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Very helpful although, they say treatment is invariably in [acronym:4b76ac8244="quarantine or quart depending on context"]QT[/acronym:4b76ac8244] yet many cataloges have meds (non-copper) that allow in tank treatment

The problem is that you are dealing with a invert (this parasite is actually one) and any med that claim to be reef safe is not strong enough to kill off the parasite and conversely any med that is strong enough to kill off the parasite will harm your system and other non fish animals.
Meds like Kent Rx-P remain on the market because new hobbiests that don't know better keep buying this stuff and unfortunately there are [acronym:4b76ac8244="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:4b76ac8244]'s out these that keep pushing this stuff.
The advise in the article is the way to go. Unfortunately the easy way is not always the best way.

IfoundNemo · 02-13-2005, 03:08 AM

Adding a [acronym:a341728dc6="Ultra Violet"]UV[/acronym:a341728dc6] sterilizer to your tank will help prevent out break of parasites. It keeps your fish and inverts healthy.

Salttanker · 02-14-2005, 11:40 PM

Just a thought, but it could be the size of the tank that may be the problem. Tangs seem to stress in small environments. Just a thought.
Whatever you decide to do, start soaking the food in Garlic Xtreme and Selcon. This will assist in the fight against ich.
As QS mentioned, get a [acronym:4ad6a5f91b="quarantine or quart depending on context"]QT[/acronym:4ad6a5f91b] tank. These things are literately life savers. Good luck.

Mike

**melosu58** · 02-19-2005, 09:17 PM

The [acronym:c2e983ba08="Ultra Violet"]UV[/acronym:c2e983ba08] light was a good Idea. No tank should be without one.

02-09-2005, 11:11 PM	#1
runway1 Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: So-Cal Posts: 641	Tiny, tiny white spots on tang. How to treat? Is this ick?? my tank is new, about 4-5 weeks. the powder brown tang and been very, very happy and active. Water parameters are good although a little high on the [acronym:450eec11a4="Nitrate"]NO3[/acronym:450eec11a4]. Best treatment? I intend to add corals in a couple of weeks. [acronym:450eec11a4="Thanks in Advance"]TIA[/acronym:450eec11a4]

02-10-2005, 12:06 AM	#3
runway1 Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: So-Cal Posts: 641	Kurt, she's not in [acronym:75583361d4="quarantine or quart depending on context"]QT[/acronym:75583361d4]. her mates are only 1 flame angel and one lawnmower blenny, except for the cleaners; 1 shrimp, 10 small hermits and an emerald crab. They're all in a 55 [acronym:75583361d4="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:75583361d4] that finished cycling 2 1/2 weeks ago. She's very active, eating and otherwise healthy in every respect except the new spots. The Angel still doesn't show symptoms. I read the article in your link. Very helpful although, they say treatment is invariably in [acronym:75583361d4="quarantine or quart depending on context"]QT[/acronym:75583361d4] yet many cataloges have meds (non-copper) that allow in tank treatment. I'm thinking of Kent Rx-P. Any knowledge of this product? Thanks again. __________________ 55 gallon dual 175 [acronym:f768dbc9ca="Metal halide light"]MH[/acronym:f768dbc9ca] w/ dual 32W [acronym:f768dbc9ca="Power compact fluorescent"]PC[/acronym:f768dbc9ca] Actinics 75# [acronym:f768dbc9ca="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:f768dbc9ca]

02-13-2005, 03:08 AM	#5
IfoundNemo Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Sweet Home ALABAMA Posts: 337	Adding a [acronym:a341728dc6="Ultra Violet"]UV[/acronym:a341728dc6] sterilizer to your tank will help prevent out break of parasites. It keeps your fish and inverts healthy. __________________ 75 [acronym:fc2c37ae44="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:fc2c37ae44] [acronym:fc2c37ae44="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:fc2c37ae44] 55 [acronym:fc2c37ae44="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:fc2c37ae44] [acronym:fc2c37ae44="Freshwater"]FW[/acronym:fc2c37ae44]

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02-09-2005, 11:38 PM	#2
quarryshark Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 5,377 Images: 53	A few questions. Did you [acronym:86d2a8caf6="quarantine or quart depending on context"]qt[/acronym:86d2a8caf6] the tang? What are her tankmates? Is she eating, active? sound like your fish may be a victim of ich, here is a good article to get you up to speed on this parasite. http://www.petsforum.com/personal/tr...marineich.html I am moving this to the sick fish forum where it will get more attention, please ask us specific questions that you may have about treatments for the fish and the system. We are here to help. Also if you can get us a pic of the fish, that would greatly help in the diagnosis.

02-14-2005, 11:40 PM	#6
Salttanker Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Prosper, TX. Posts: 1,280 Images: 12	Just a thought, but it could be the size of the tank that may be the problem. Tangs seem to stress in small environments. Just a thought. Whatever you decide to do, start soaking the food in Garlic Xtreme and Selcon. This will assist in the fight against ich. As QS mentioned, get a [acronym:4ad6a5f91b="quarantine or quart depending on context"]QT[/acronym:4ad6a5f91b] tank. These things are literately life savers. Good luck. Mike

02-19-2005, 09:17 PM	#7
melosu58 SW 10 yrs and over Community Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Richmond Va Posts: 12,756 Images: 80	The [acronym:c2e983ba08="Ultra Violet"]UV[/acronym:c2e983ba08] light was a good Idea. No tank should be without one.