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LOL... sounds like you might be trying to treat something that nature intended but I'd wait on a pic to be sure.revhtree said:They are also flat, not raised at all.
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LOL... sounds like you might be trying to treat something that nature intended but I'd wait on a pic to be sure.revhtree said:They are also flat, not raised at all.
Then the only thing I would suggest is making an "educated" best guess. If you believe your original assumption on the ich was not accurate you can easily remove the Cupramine but be sure you leave the tang in the QT as a precaution for the remainder of a normal QT period.revhtree said:Ok the pic is going to be a problem. I have had the tang for a week now. If I get 3ft from the tank, or sometimes walk in the room, the tang goes behind the lr.
Try softening some broccoli fluorets and soaking them in garlic extract or even some mysis. The main concern is that the fish eats and doesn't really matter what in the beginning. Once it's accustomed to you feeding it can then be swapped to a more nutritious food.Also, the tang will not eat much that I feed. It picks around alot on things, but will not touch the nori I put in the veggie clip. It will not seem interested at all. Should I be concerned about it's health?
A quick zap in the microwave should do and then a soak in tank water/garlic.revhtree said:Just boil the broccoli in water, and soak it in the extract?
Health foods stores, the LFS or simpley crush a clove of garlic.Can I get the extract from the market?
Start with something the size of your thumb to minimize waste. You can always add more.How big a piece should I put in the tank?
Could be the tang is still reacting to you mabye? Might try a floating feeder like the ones for discus and placing some garlic soaked foods in there and see if that helps. Have you checked with the LFS to see what they used?revhtree said:The priblem is Steve that when I add the food, and I have tried veggies, brine, pellets, flake, it makes no attempt for it or even moves for that matter.
If it's the same two spots and no others I would be inclined to think fungal or lympho. Both of which will not improve as long as the tang is not eating.As for the spots, I noticed them the first day, and they have not gotten better or worse.
Most "fungal" problems are usually bacterial in nature so a gram negative antibiotic will usually do the trick. The best first step before using meds is a few good sized water changes with well aged SW and fortified feedings. Typically if the fishs immune system can be boosted and the water can be kept low of DOC, the fish can heal without meds. If not then the antibiotic would be the next step. Fungus and/or lympho are not life threatening so there is ample time. The perc shouldn't be affected at all.Anyway, how would I treat for a fungal problem, and can it spread to other fish as I have a perc in with it?
That I have no idea. I have never seen it in fish before or studied it so I have no real reference. :?revhtree said:Could it be this? I hope not.
Micrsporidian Infection-
Signs of this parasitic disease include white patches, erratic swimming, loss of appetite, emaciation, and listlessness. Often caused by the protozoa Pleistophora species. Unfortunately, there is no known cure for this disease. The best thing to do if this is positively identified is to separate the fish into a quarantine tank away from other possible victims.
You don't necessarily need to do anything wrong. The sad fact is some fish are going to die no matter what steps you take. To actually narrow down every possible cause without an proper lab, it's near impossible and more or less "educated" guess work in some cases.revhtree said:I dont know Steve what am I doing wrong?
I have lost $230.00 in about 5 fish since I started 5 mons ago.
All but 1 in QT.