Fuzzy spots on sailfin tang

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  1. BlueWaters10

    BlueWaters10 Skunk Shrimp

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    My sail fin has been in qt for over a month. It had developed a fuzzy white spot white spot that is now the size of a popcorn kernel. Now 3 more of these spots have started. It's has had a round of coppersafe and maracinoxy. It is 100 percent not ich!!! I need help! Spots look like they are fuzzy, really odd.
     
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    I will try to post some pics tonight to see if that helps.
     
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    Here are some pics
     

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    Lymphocystis. A normally harmless virus. With good care, it will go away on it's own.
     
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    It's has been there for over a month? How long will it last?
     
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    It can take weeks to months for it to completely go away. As long as the fish is in a healthy environment and eating well, it will go away on it's own.
     
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    Okay, he has been in qt and I guess I will keep him there. :(
     
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    That's not necessary. You would be better getting it settled into the DT. My Emperor came down with it early on, and it wasn't transfered to any other fish.
     
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    Totally agree - lymphocystis. One of my anthias had it. It will go away (fish only die from it if it covers the mouth and stops them from eating) in a few weeks. My fish had it for about 4 weeks. It's a virus, so you can't treat it. Just good food, clean water, etc.

    Not necessary to keep it in QT. It is rarely contagious. Usually only contagious by way of net.
     
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    The fact that it is possibly contagious is a good enough reason to keep it out of the 90 dt for now.
     
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