Royal gramma weird behavior

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  1. mulder32

    mulder32 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    I know RGs are known for weird stuff, but mine (after coming out of a 3 day hiding) is rubbing himself against the sand on the bottom of the tank. Is it trying to itch something off?
     
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  2. PetMother

    PetMother Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    Keep an eye on him/her as it could have ICH. Usually they will start scratching before the white cysts appear.
     
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  3. TheSaltwaterGuy

    TheSaltwaterGuy Banned

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    check for white spots or black spots maybe; look for anything unusual and keep us updated. cud possibly be ick
     
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  4. mulder32

    mulder32 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Anything I can do to decrease the chances? Water change?

    I thought I remember reading you can raise temp and/or lower salinity?
     
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    WHOA WHOA WHOA!!! hold up first of all. do you even know if ur fish is sick? wait a few days to see what ahppens and do not do anything drastic. Just see what happens and if ick is the case then go for treatment. you cant reduce any risk if ich is already there.
     
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