Yellow tang not doing well

edolan · 11/13/2017, 07:13 PM

I have a small yellow tang that I acquired about 6 weeks ago. I ran him through ttm and then kept him in quarantine for about 2 weeks and did a prazipro treatment. He has been happily in the 80 gallon display for the last 2 weeks eating well and grazing.

This morning I noticed he wasn't swimming about the tank which he normally does and was staying hidden. A couple hours later I noticed him on his side. I have put him in quarantine. I am no expert but I can't see anything visibly wrong.

I also have two clownfish, a chromis, a clown goby and a watchman goby all of which seem to be fine and healthy.

Ammonia and nitrite are 0 and nitrate is about 5.

My question is if I should treat him. I have some furan-2 and also some api general cure. Not knowing what is wrong I imagine this may not help but could it hurt?

Dmorty217 · 11/14/2017, 06:32 AM

I wouldn't treat with anything being the fish is already in a weakened state. I personally have never had a fish lay on its side and recover.

ROB2005 · 11/14/2017, 04:35 PM

Usually from what ive been informed, tangs do well in tanks of 150 or greater (they like to have room to swim around) however i would just keep an eye on him and see what happens.

edolan · 11/14/2017, 07:28 PM

Unfortunately he died during the night. Really wierd how quick it came on. All my other fish are still doing great. Wish I had some idea what it was.

Dmorty217 · 11/15/2017, 06:38 AM

In the future you should QT fish for 4-6 weeks minimum, closer to 8 is better. 2 weeks is barely long enough to do two prazi treatments, and it can take up to 30 days for ich to show itself

11/13/2017, 07:13 PM	#1
edolan Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 169	Yellow tang not doing well I have a small yellow tang that I acquired about 6 weeks ago. I ran him through ttm and then kept him in quarantine for about 2 weeks and did a prazipro treatment. He has been happily in the 80 gallon display for the last 2 weeks eating well and grazing. This morning I noticed he wasn't swimming about the tank which he normally does and was staying hidden. A couple hours later I noticed him on his side. I have put him in quarantine. I am no expert but I can't see anything visibly wrong. I also have two clownfish, a chromis, a clown goby and a watchman goby all of which seem to be fine and healthy. Ammonia and nitrite are 0 and nitrate is about 5. My question is if I should treat him. I have some furan-2 and also some api general cure. Not knowing what is wrong I imagine this may not help but could it hurt?

11/14/2017, 06:32 AM	#2
Dmorty217 Saltwater Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vandalia OHIO Posts: 11,624	I wouldn't treat with anything being the fish is already in a weakened state. I personally have never had a fish lay on its side and recover. __________________ Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs

11/14/2017, 04:35 PM	#3
ROB2005 Reefing Is My Passion! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 719	Usually from what ive been informed, tangs do well in tanks of 150 or greater (they like to have room to swim around) however i would just keep an eye on him and see what happens. __________________ If at first you don't succeed at reefing, break it down and set back up😁 Current Tank Info: 75 gallon corner overflow, 4-54W T-5 , dozen blue hermits, tiger pistol/yellow watchman goby, royal gramma, banghai and pajama cardinals

11/15/2017, 06:38 AM	#5
Dmorty217 Saltwater Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vandalia OHIO Posts: 11,624	In the future you should QT fish for 4-6 weeks minimum, closer to 8 is better. 2 weeks is barely long enough to do two prazi treatments, and it can take up to 30 days for ich to show itself __________________ Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs

11/14/2017, 07:28 PM	#4
edolan Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 169	Unfortunately he died during the night. Really wierd how quick it came on. All my other fish are still doing great. Wish I had some idea what it was.