jacksammoms-tank March 21, 2013 Share March 21, 2013 Our orange shoulder tang recently discolored a little bit, and we don't think that it is stress. He has a bulge on his side, and we don't know what it is. He has had a cut on his head before, but it doesn't look like this. Any suggestions? He is about 4 inches long, and we have had him for almost a month. Thanks, jack and Toni Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallreef March 21, 2013 Share March 21, 2013 I'm venturing a guess here, it's either worms or flukes....are you able to take him out and Qt him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksammoms-tank March 21, 2013 Author Share March 21, 2013 No- leaving for spring break! Any other suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallreef March 22, 2013 Share March 22, 2013 problem with that is other fish can be affected and infected... he needs medication and you should not do it in the DT....though Im not sure if a Freshwater Dip would be okay but it may help??? Im sure Rob or someone else with more experience will interject... ive not had a fish with this yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coral Hind March 22, 2013 Share March 22, 2013 It could be a fluke but I'm not sure. It looks like a skin irritation caused by something else, maybe an anemone or coral sting, maybe fighting with another fish, or maybe an abrasion from a rock. You said he had a previous cut, what other fish do you have in with him? I would just observe for now if he is eating fine and acting normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksammoms-tank March 22, 2013 Author Share March 22, 2013 He is a very active fish still. Shows absolutely no signs of illness. Darts through tunnels and rock work. He eats like a pig. We are starting to think it is an abrasion from going under the rock on his side too quickly. It is now a flat greyish patch. Thanks so much for your input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksammoms-tank March 22, 2013 Author Share March 22, 2013 Also, he is so fast and elusive that I would completely destroy my tank trying to get him out!! The other fish would lose it too! We have 7 chromis, 1 black Nemo, coral beauty, royal gramma, a 1" Dory! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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