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krazykrakr2186
Wed, 30th Apr 2014, 09:05 PM
I noticed this morning some weird markings on my blonde naso's back. In the middle of his body at the top near dorsal fin.

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Any thoughts on what it could be?
Should i be worried?


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Bill S
Wed, 30th Apr 2014, 09:17 PM
Hard to see... How long have you had it? And are there any other tangs or fish that might not be getting along with it?
krazykrakr2186
Wed, 30th Apr 2014, 09:19 PM
Had him for two weeks now. I also have a hippo, yellow, and dejardini. They are in a 180 gal. I have recently added a cleaner wrasse within the past few days but dont think he could leave those kind of marks..


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Bill S
Wed, 30th Apr 2014, 09:41 PM
OK, 2 weeks. From a LFS? So, he's still new to the tank. Looks like an injury. Either from rock or another fish. Tangs can be very territorial. And a quick flip of that tail can leave a heck of a gash.

Can you move him to a quarantine tank? Probably not...
BBQHILLBILLY
Wed, 30th Apr 2014, 09:49 PM
Tangs like those blue cleaner wrasses from Africa. Do you have any in the tank?
krazykrakr2186
Wed, 30th Apr 2014, 09:49 PM
Yea got him at aquarium designs. I could get him in QT, take a few days to set up, 90gal.. They all seem to be getting along well


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krazykrakr2186
Wed, 30th Apr 2014, 09:49 PM
Yes, just added a cleaner wrasse a few days ago


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Bill S
Wed, 30th Apr 2014, 10:58 PM
I'd say keep an eye on it. If it gets worse or doesn't improve, you might consider moving it to quarantine and treatment.
krazykrakr2186
Wed, 30th Apr 2014, 10:59 PM
Yea, gotta start brewin' some RO/DI


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krazykrakr2186
Wed, 30th Apr 2014, 11:00 PM
What would i treat with? Any medicines? Or just time?


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polarbear
Thu, 1st May 2014, 07:44 AM
Maybe its marks caused by darting into the rock work to hide. I know my yellow tang gets marks like this on it from time to time. It always seems to dart into the smallest opening.
krazykrakr2186
Thu, 1st May 2014, 09:39 AM
Thats what i'm hoping. Just gonna have to keep a close eye on him


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