newly added powder blue tang w/'stuff'

on his pectoral fins. They did look clear and free of any stuff at the LFS. I'm hoping it's not the beginnings of ich :/ ???

 

Sounds like it. Keep your water clean and try some garlic to help boost his immune system.

 

well Froc you were right :/ I'm hoping it's just from the initial stress of entry into the DT. Plan to continue feeding w/garlic. The other fish and tank are healthy enough I hope that no one else 'catches it' and he gets better all on his own. I don't want to remove him yet as I believe it'll stress him more and make it worse.

 

What size tank, and how long has it been up? I made the mistake of trying a powder blue a while ago, he lasted 2 days and nuked my tank with ich. I would add some selcon to the diet and feed heavy untill the ich passes if your not going to treat it.

~Will.

 

it's a 110 with a 30g sump. thanks for the tip iWill....will do!

 

Well, best of luck with him. Are you planning to upgrade to at least a 180 within a couple years?

~Will.

 

Good luck, I just had a powder blue that seemed clear end up wiping out over half of my fish.... Including my beloved blue-spotted jawfish. I'm done with powder blues. Stick with mysis soaked in garlic to help other fish or take your powder blue out and quarantine home for a while until all clear.

Good luck!!

 

hmm, are you suggesting a 180g as a minimum for it? Or are you trying to sell me yours? ;D

 

Even tho they only get 9", like 90% of the long term (over a couple years) success stories I have read about were in very large and very established and stable systems. I might try one again, but not until I set up a 240 or larger.

~Will.