Aw crud, what the heck is this?

I don't see anything in the picture that indicates Ich. Ich will show up on sides, but it really like the fins. I wouldn't do anything just yet other then what you are doing. I looks to me that he may just have banged his self some where getting use to the tank. Don't panic and just keep an eye on him. Most of the time we panic and over think things. It is new and may take some time to get to know your tank. My Hippo tang had these leasions on it side from time to time the first 3 weeks it was in my tank.

Look like a very cool fish..

Wish I had a bigger tank.. /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default//emoticons/sad.gif lol

 

I agree with Kpotter. I've seen a spot like that when raising salinity from hypo. My guess is this fish was in low salinity and you added him to your tank with normal SG. I wouldn't do anything, just watch him./DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/smile.gif good luck.

 

Remember that your sand can get kicked up on to your fish and look like Ich. This happen to me when I got my Pistol shrimp.

 

He's beautiful...I miss my powder brown /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default//emoticons/sad.gif

 

Powder Brown tangs, powder blue tangs, and Achilles tangs are ick magnets any stress at all will cause a break out most of the time if your tank is healthy they will recover if you remove whatever is stressing the tang out. however I didn't see any sign of JVM in those pictures. so I recommend the old wait and see and hope for the best cure

 

Where are you buying your fish? If its fuzzy stuff on it then for sure its not ich.

 

Where are you buying your fish? If its fuzzy stuff on it then for sure its not ich.

 

I had something similiar happen to my Hippo when I first put him in the tank. At that point I decided to cure this concern once and for all. I removed my fish, only 4 at the time, and let the tank go fallow for 72 days. I set up a QT and before I introduce any new fish it is QT'd and treated with copper just to make sure my DT will no longer have an ich problem. It was an extreme but I don't worry about introducing bad things into the DT. I know not everyone has the ability to do this but it is the safest route I know of. I was hard headed for 14 years, wanting to see my new speicmens in my DT immediately but I have discovered if it is worth having it is worth waiting for. I refused to let that $65 fish die on mye this time. Just my 2 cents.

 

Sorry to say it, but I am not fond of that store. I do shop there and buy supply's, but not a lot of livestock. That is all I will say and its my own opinion on this. I trust Petco and Sea of Marvel in this area, but if I see something some where else I spend the time to look at it and other tanks in the system. I know that is not 100%, but I make my peace with it if I have problems. /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default//emoticons/smile.gif

 

I am sorry that SOM made you feel that way. Hung is great and use my name and let him know you know me. It may break the ice.
Hung is used to people asking him questions and he is very helpful.

Ed is a great guy. Like i said i will always pick up supplys i need from him.

 

what youre lookingat is either cryptoboidosis or monogeans. Either is an irritating ecoparasite that stimulates the over production of slime membrane. Long term it will cause emaciation, chronic stress, and death. You should probably pull him and treat him in a 30 gallon + hospital tank. Hypo salinity or formalin baths will improve the condition. Good luck. I'm working on an ill fish too.

 

A hospital and/or a quarantine tank are really not expensive for fish. You just need a tank, a basic mechanical filter, a heater, a couple of pieces of PVC for hiding and maybe a small power head for more flow. You don't put rock, skimmers, fancy lights, etc for that. In fact the only light I use over mine is the basic room light. Nothing specific for the tank. Most fish don't need it. So, I got my set up for like $20 when I found someone selling an old freshwater tank on Craigslist. Even if you got it all new, you could do it for less than $100 for a nice small hospital set up.

Best of luck with the fish. Glad he is looking better.

 

Yeah, I would ride it out and see how he changes. I would just look for a killer deal on a used tank or for the petco $1 per gallon sale. Then you can pick up a tank for possible future needs. /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default//emoticons/wink.gif