Tang acting funny

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  1. pjracer

    pjracer Peppermint Shrimp

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    I have a blue regal tang and recently it has started to rub up against objects. Should i be concerned?

    Thanks,
     
    pjracer, Feb 28, 2010
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  2. scenario1313

    scenario1313 Tassled File Fish

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    Does he have white specs on him. He could be breaking out with ich.
     
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  3. pjracer

    pjracer Peppermint Shrimp

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    No white specs. He looks normal. bright and blue/yellow
     
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  4. vegasfish

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    Just watch the fish over the next few days for signs of a parasite (ich). Also it would help to know your results from water testing.
     
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  5. jhawkor

    jhawkor Millepora

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    Even if the white specks aren't visible it could still be infected with ich. The white specks don't show up until a later stage.
     
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  6. pjracer

    pjracer Peppermint Shrimp

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    What should i do?
     
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  7. jhawkor

    jhawkor Millepora

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    Feed it well, skim hard, and keep parameters top notch. If it gets really bad you may need to treat with either copper of hypo salinity in a separate tank but for now just see if it can fight it off on it's own.
     
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  8. RedGambit

    RedGambit Giant Squid

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    Might just be an itch! Just keep an eye on it, watch your params and make sure the little guy is eating well! Basicly all stated above.
     
    RedGambit, Mar 2, 2010
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    Otty Giant Squid

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    Do you run a ground probe??? I have seen fish act funny with stray voltage in the tank
     
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  10. pjracer

    pjracer Peppermint Shrimp

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    Just an update. I had my first case of the itch with my tank but he was over it in about a day. I talked to my lfs and they sais to do a fresh water dip, but i could not catch him. i left him in and he overcame it. Thanks for all the advise. Pete
     
    pjracer, Mar 7, 2010
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